Mulberry captures the essence of British style — or defines it, depending upon your point of view. Known for designing handbags worthy of a modern-day princess (just ask Kate Middleton, who traveled all the way to Canada with her Polly Push Lock shoulder bag), Mulberry specializes in clothing and accessories that epitomize understated glamour. Since its founding in 1971, Mulberry has produced its leather bags at its factory in the rural UK county of Somerset. The brand excels at crafting timeless shoulder bags and totes, but its line of satchels remains its crowning jewel. Mulberry's versatile Bayswater bag, a roomy satchel with braided handles and a turnlock fastener, frequently invites comparisons to the Birkin but possesses a casual coolness that makes it legendary in its own right. The Alexa and the Del Rey are two other highly coveted satchel styles, available in mini and tasseled versions in colors ranging from lime to taupe. If handbags aren’t your bag, Mulberry offers everything from women’s dresses and pumps to men’s briefcases and cufflinks.