British fashion house Mulberry is making a major announcement.
Effective immediately, British designer Christopher Kane will begin work as creative director of women’s ready-to-wear. His first collection for Mulberry will be presented this September during London Fashion Week, with an in-store and online release set for January 2027.
“Welcoming Christopher marks an important moment for Mulberry as we open a new chapter for ready-to-wear,” said Andrea Baldo, CEO of Mulberry, in a statement.
“Christopher brings a rare combination of creativity, intellectual rigour and instinctive playfulness, alongside a deep respect for craft and materials,” Mr. Baldo said. “His vision resonates strongly with Mulberry’s heritage and the spirit of British creativity that defines the house.
“Together we look forward to evolving Mulberry’s creative language beyond accessories and shaping a compelling future for ready-to-wear on a global stage.”
Turning the page
Mr. Kane’s appointment is said to be the next step in the brand’s “Back to the Mulberry Spirit” business strategy, which focuses on restoring the house’s connections to British culture and craft.
With Mr. Kane’s arrival, Mulberry will re-enter the ready-to-wear space after discontinuing its women’s collections to focus on core accessory lines in 2020.
The appointment also marks a comeback for the designer, as he shuttered his namesake brand in 2023. Image credit: Mulberry
“It is an honor to join Mulberry, a brand with such a rich British heritage and a deep commitment to craft,” said Mr. Kane, in a statement.
“I look forward to working closely with Andrea and the team to create a new chapter of ready-to-wear that celebrates the spirit of Mulberry.”
Elsewhere in the industry, Italian fashion house Etro is seeking to fill its creative director vacancy, as designer Marco De Vincenzo stepped down earlier this month (see story).
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