Simply Abu Dhabi XI

abundant check with block colour. Voluminous tartan sleeves, clashing floral prints, prim platform shoes, leather buckle details, fine patterns and layering are prominent, all enhanced by an array of mandatory, beautiful Mulberry bags, normally in subdued browns and black but occasionally in zingy yellow. The signature gold postman’s lock holds firm. Ladies beware a stampede – the WillowClassic Silky Calf Tote combines two handbags in one, with the front pocket detaching to form a portable leather clutch at night. It’s heavenly. Materials are varied but rich. Midnight blue boucle, crepe, nappa, shrunken calf, silk, alligator, cashmere, silk, twill, jacquard, haircalf – Hill has really gone to town. Since it’s the autumn collection when leaves will fall, Mulberry arranged a colour palette to suit – burgundy, aubergine, ivory-beige, camel, emerald, nutty brown and inky black brightened by virginal white and neon yellow. Heritage, humour and style – what more could you ask for? 2 0 3 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I