Emma Hill to leave Mulberry

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#17
Emma might be getting out at the right time for her reputation, given the recent profit warnings. Their massive growth had to end sometime, and if its going the way we think it is, it's possible profits may continue to fall. They're potentially selling less bags and it's only partially mitigated by the price rises. why not go when everyone thinks you're responsible for the success, than presiding over what might be viewed as a decline?
 
#18
tortoiseperson said:
I think Emma ruined Mulberry (not all worth is monetary) and the damage has been done. I do have a few Hill-era bags (Lily, Del Reys big and small) but they are on the more tame end of the Emma spectrum.

Under Monsieur Ex-Hermes Guillon, although I hope it will lose the self-conscious wackiness, it will become completely unrecognisable from Roger Saul's original English pastoral vision. It may produce more classic bags which are more to my taste but I'm pretty sure they'll be way outside my budget.
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Seconded
 
#20
Wordsworth said:
Emma might be getting out at the right time for her reputation, given the recent profit warnings. Their massive growth had to end sometime, and if its going the way we think it is, it's possible profits may continue to fall. They're potentially selling less bags and it's only partially mitigated by the price rises. why not go when everyone thinks you're responsible for the success, than presiding over what might be viewed as a decline?
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Yes she's chosen her exit wisely!
 
#24
It's a bit like 'who was your Doctor Who?'

Maybe the era in which you discovered Mulberry defines your favourite style?

Mine was the Roger Saul era (yes, I'm old:p) - so I prefer the classic tartan-liners with a bit of Darwin thrown in.

Most of the Emma Hill era bags have been too modern for me, although I do like the mini Alexa and the Lily, and pretty much anything with a Postman's Lock.

I'm intrigued to see the next regeneration of both Doctor Who and Mulberry Designer, but don't think either will be up to the standards of Jon Pertwee or Roger Saul!
 
#28
CPrincessUK said:
I loved a lot of her designs as the older mulberry styles (except bays) were not for me.
I did not agree with the use of fur on last year's catwalk either but I love lily and daria which are her styles.
The disagreement due to operational and creative differences interests me especially if she does go to coach.
Have mulberry priced her out as well? Haha.
Anyways I think she did a great job, I loved the quirkiness and sense of humour so I am sad to see her go.
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Totally agree, most of the bags in my collection are from when she was under the helm (excluding mabel & bays). It's definitely down to Mulberry repositioning themselves as a luxury brand. I wish them the best of luck but hope they don't take themselves too seriously (but I think they will)
 
#29
Ria2011 said:
Totally agree, most of the bags in my collection are from when she was under the helm (excluding mabel & bays). It's definitely down to Mulberry repositioning themselves as a luxury brand. I wish them the best of luck but hope they don't take themselves too seriously (but I think they will)
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Once the new person doesn't get rid of the Bayswater I will be ok....:smile1:
Or the medium lily ;)
 
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