Overview
- The runway show at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre on Sunday, September 20, 2026, marked Mulberry’s first appearance at London Fashion Week in nearly a decade and introduced Kane as the house’s new creative director.
- Kane built the collection around the Bayswater bag’s flap, cutouts and Postman’s Lock hardware, translating those details into laser-cut edges, layered flaps and oversized accessories across garments.
- Leather dominated the lineup in a neutral palette, producing boxy, sharply notched silhouettes and vinyl or mock‑croc treatments that echoed Mulberry’s heritage in leather goods.
- Kane framed the season with a tree‑surgeon and axe metaphor to justify a pared-back approach, saying pruning the brand’s codes will encourage new growth.
- Critics praised the craftsmanship and confident heritage focus but warned the stiff, structured leather and muted palette may clash with current consumer demand for drape, color and comfort, leaving Mulberry’s commercial prospects unclear in the near term.