“Mulberry Editions” is a series of collaborations with young and upcoming talent from the British Fashion scene, that will not only celebrate the brand’s five decades in business but the importance of committing to environmental and social causes through clothing.

Some of the designers participating in this exclusive project are Priya Ahluwalia, Richard Malone and Nicholas Dale… all of which have become known for their innovative designs and dedication to a responsible and multicultural fashion cycle.

The latest collaboration announced, and probably our favourite one too, is the one with Priya Ahluwalia. The two labels will be collaborating for a capsule collection of accessories centred on tradition and incorporation of cultural diversity.

London-based designer Priya Ahluwalia, who has recently collaborated with Danish label Ganni for another environmentally aware collection, will be venturing for the first time into the creation of accessories – from scarves to handbags. However, from what we can see, these won’t be just any other accessories. The designer has managed to showcase and pay homage to her Indian-Nigerian heritage through all of her creations and will continue to do so through this collaboration.

“I haven’t yet had a chance to make accessories and I think with Mulberry x Ahluwalia, we’ve brought together our mutual values to create beautiful pieces that people can buy and cherish forever”

– Priya Ahluwalia, Harper’s Bazaar

The Mulberry x Ahwlualia line-up consists of the iconic Mulberry designs, such as the portobello tote, reimagined together with elements and themes inspired by the Black culture – specifically black hair. The designs will be inspired by the beauty of black hair and hairstyles, by traditional techniques of braiding, by the diversity of hair texture, and most importantly by the understanding of hair as a means of expression.

We are certain that it will be an interesting collection, one that could not only form part of our day-to-day wear but that can demonstrate how cultural elements can be showcased and admired through fashion without the risk of cultural appropriation. Paying homage to a culture (or more) through carefully manufactured and designed products.

The collection is meant to celebrate the “artistry, rituals and symbolism of Afro-Caribbean hair and Priya’s own personal narrative,” explained the luxury lifestyle brand, Mulberry, in its press release. This will take form thanks to the capsule’s unique designs, bold colours, daring patterns and rich meaning.

But it doesn’t end there, the collaboration has been presented as part of Ahluwalia’s Spring/Summer 2022 collection during London Fashion Week, where the designer also presented ‘Parts of Me’ – a short film directed by Akinola Davies Jr that pays homage to the importance of hair in Black culture.

With the aim to properly present hair as more than a stylistic element, and to continue the conversation about the significance of black culture in the creation of this project Mulberry and Ahluwalia have collaborated on a second film – ‘Tools of Expression’ as an extension to the project.

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The Mulberry x Ahluwalia collection is available now on Mulberry.com and in stores globally. Check it out!

Words By Chiara Ferrari

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The unexpected partnership that combines British traditionalism with Scandi simplicity

Two of the world’s most-loved fashion houses, Mulberry and Acne Studios have just collaborated to create a high-end and limited-edition collection of bags, satchels, lanyards amongst other leather goods. The 17-piece range, which dropped November 5th, shocked the fashion world due to the brands’ largely divergent style aesthetics.

Whilst Acne is known for minimalist streetwear pieces in-line with Swedish design philosophy, Mulberry garnered a cult-following for its very British-heritage bravura and focus on leather accessories. Though the brands make an unlikely couple, the outcome of this partnership has managed to bring in union classic styles and signatures from each of the houses to create completely unique and distinctive pieces.

The hallmark of the collection is undoubtedly the fusion of Mulberry’s staple Bayswater with Acne’s origami knot Musubi handbag. The interlacing of the fashion houses’ best-known pieces to create something new is emblematic of the intentions of the collaboration. As stated by Acne Studios creative director Jonny Johansson:

“This is a collection about friendship, like a conversation between Acne Studios and Mulberry that is found on mutual respect. Growing up, Mulberry was a truly iconic brand in Sweden. Their handbags bring back memories from my childhood”. This idea is compounded by Mulberry CEO Thierry Andretta who states “the Acne Studios and Mulberry collaboration is a perfect manifestation of the spirit of both our brands. It showcases Acne Studios’ wonderful Swedish design ethos and celebrates both the British heritage and modernity of Mulberry”.

To launch the range only a simple logo release was necessary to garner public attention which featured the ‘Acne’ lettering as leaves on the internationally recognised Mulberry tree emblem. Priced between £90 and £1295, this collection puts a fresh and collective twist on both brands and would make any outfit look elegantly chic whether donning the re-worked Scotchgrain bag in pink or cross-body satchel in black.

The full collection is available to buy at selected Acne Studios and Mulberry stores and online at mulberry.com and acnestudios.com.

Words by Hena Sharma

Graphics by Aamir Potrick

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