Two British icons have come together to create a colour-laden capsule collection. Founded just a year apart—1970 and 1971, respectively—Paul Smith and Mulberry have each left an indelible mark on the fashion industry. Reflecting both brands’ shared appreciation of heritage design and commitment to championing the British creative community, the collection uses Mulberry’s Antony style as its starting point.
The ten-piece capsule collection comprises three sizes of the classic style, as well as two new silhouettes created specifically for the collaboration — the Antony Clip, a mini crossbody bag; and the Antony Tote. First introduced as a men’s everyday bag, the Antony style is identified by its rectangular silhouette and Postman’s Lock closure. Today, it’s one of Mulberry’s most iconic styles, favoured by both men and women; making it the natural choice for the unisex capsule collection.
Remaining true to Mulberry’s heritage, each bag champions Paul Smith’s signature use of stripes. A seemingly subdued classic black heavy grain leather style plays host to striped webbed straps and a pop colour lining, while smooth leather takes on a bold colour-blocked theme, featuring Paul Smith’s recently introduced Shadow Stripe motif. Here, it’s executed through embossed leather patches.
“You could say our brands grew up and came of age together,” reflects Sir Paul Smith. “I think that’s at least partly why we share such a similar approach to creativity and craft – that and our Britishness. Working together to ensure the collection was created in the UK was something we knew we wanted to do from the beginning, and the results speak for themselves.”
British craftsmanship and heritage sits at the core of the collaboration, with each piece produced in the UK at Mulberry’s carbon neutral Somerset factories. Each style in the ten-piece collection is crafted from carbon neutral leather, a feature in every Mulberry bag since 2022.
The limited-edition capsule collection is priced from $1020AUD and is available via the Mulberry webstore alongside a selection of Paul Smith clothing and accessories.
Words by Arabella Johnson
