Born in 1971, the roots of Mulberry are in Somerset. Mulberry founder, Roger Saul, established the brand at his kitchen table, with £500 from his mother! His sister designed their instantly recognizable tree logo – both that and the name Mulberry come from the trees he would pass each day on his way to school.
The first designs were buckled leather belts, with other collections following soon after, including the original bags and womenswear. The hallmarks of these Mulberry collections – timeless design coupled with traditional quality, are threads that run through everything they make.
Mulberry ‘s heritage is quintessentially British. Early inspiration was drawn from London’s dynamism, combined with styles synonymous with English rural pursuits – hunting, shooting, fishing – and Mulberry’s utterly individual style came to be dubbed 2Le Style Anglais”.
Today, with a name inspired by its distinctive, pillowy feel, British luxury lifestyle brand Mulberry launches the Mulberry Softie, a new collection of quilted bags in three styles.
Mulberry’s sensory new bag family is a fresh and modern design with an emphasis on texture. Crafted from the highest quality Nappa Leather, with a smooth finish, it features Mulberry’s unique take on curved quilting and is filled with thick, sumptuous feather down. The Softie plays with the brand’s signature design codes, incorporating the Postman’s Lock against a soft new silhouette and a palette of bold colours.
Designed to fit daily essentials, the Softie comes with a leather top handle as well as a new paper clip chain shoulder strap to be worn hands-free. Two other styles are also available in the collection: Little Softie, whose long chain strap can be worn across the body or doubled up and worn as a shoulder bag; and Big Softie, a tote designed to carry it all.
The Mulberry Softie collection is available in a range of mood-boosting colours designed to stimulate the senses, from vibrant Coral Orange to pared back Cornflower Blue and Wild Primrose, in addition to classic Black and Tobacco Brown.
True to Mulberry’s Made to Last ethos, the collection is made with environmentally accredited Nappa Leather, recycled nylon lining and Responsible Down-Standard feathers and down. Mulberry is certified to the Responsible Down Standard, which certifies animal welfare practices in down and feather production from farm to final product.
The Softie launches globally in stores and on Mulberry.com on 7th February 2022.
