Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVI

1 8 0 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I Mulberry Autumn/Winter 2014 T his season, Mulberry brings us all the autumnal splendour of the English countryside where the beloved luxury brand makes its home. Chunky knits, wonderfully cosy outerwear, tartan plaids, refined handbags – all in a palette of deep forest greens, misty greys, andrichoxblood.Asever,MulberrycombinesclassicEnglish tailoring and construction with a fresh, effortless elegance – in its own signature style. The ready-to-wear collection for 2014 celebrates juxtaposition: generous volume versus tiny details, subtle touches versus exuberant flair, fluid shapes versus sharp cuts. ItpresentsMulberry’siconicdetailinganddesign-savvywith areal-worldpracticality.Certainly,theseareclothesyoucould easily picture yourself wearing for a damp walk through the rollinggreenhills–andthenlookingsmashinginasyourelax by the fire in an old country inn. Of course, no discussion of Mulberry is complete without talking about their coveted line of handbags. All too often, we’re faced with a choice between elegance and utility with handbags.Dowewant to be chic and stylish?On-trend?Or do we need to be able to actually transport the many things thatwemusttotearoundonanygivenday?Well,fortunately thenewMulberrybagsforAutumn/Winter2014–including the fabulous new Kensington and Cara Delevigne lines – makes this choice simple. You can have it all. The Kensington is named after the location of Mulberry’s London headquarters, and presents amodern interpretation of a casual drawstring satchel finished with refined detailing and beautiful leather options. The shape, based on a classic ‘bucket bag’, is an ideal size for every day and is secured by both the drawstring and a magnet closure. The appetising colours include mushroom, mole grey, black, poppy red, midnight blue and oxblood, whilst the sumptuous, tactile finishes are seen in soft-grain leather, calves’ hair, and silky Nappa leather with suede. Adiscreetmetal bar andminimal embellishment means the silhouette remains clean and uncluttered, and incredibly chic. Two symmetrical compartments allow you to easily organise your belongings, and the detachable shoulder strap offers a choice of carrying options. It’s truly versatile, functional, and elegant. Mulberry muse/all-around It Girl Cara Delevigne has collaborated with the brand to design her own line of gorgeous yet highly functional bags. The multi-talented