It could have been the rare dose of British sunshine talking, but, for me, the highlight of Mulberry's showroom offerings in London was a teensy white string bikini emblazoned with Fall's ubiquitous fox print. Had it not been encased under glass I might have stashed the quirky-meets-sexy number in my bag and spent the rest of the day sunbathing in Hyde Park, or, better yet, modeling it at the Coachella pool party the label is throwing this weekend.
But let's not get ahead of ourselves. This is Fall/Winter 2011 we're talking about, and it's cozy knits, autumnal hues, and glammed-up outerwear that women will be yearning for. Inspired by the English countryside and all its rugged yet whimsical charms, Mulberry's latest collection delivers the goods with a rich palette featuring bursts of kelly green and plum, sleek hardware accents, and a selection of prints (feathers, peace signs, birds, squirrels) that should look campy but instead come off as lovely and even luxurious.
Denim shirts with hardware details, feather-printed scarves, and a silk jacquard woven dress subtly stamped with the afore-mentioned "Peace & Love" print caught my eye, but it was the gorgeously accordian-pleated maxi dresses (sayonara, ankles!), buttery-soft laser-cut leather shorts with scalloped edging, and flower-embellished skirts and dresses (surprisingly thick, but set to be slimmed down by the time they hit stores) that begged to be lovingly stroked. A little privacy, please?
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