Store Guide: Mulberry opens two Toronto boutiques for its British-made luxury leather goods
Name: Mulberry
Sells: Men’s and women’s accessories and luggage, women’s ready-to-wear clothing and shoes
Contact info: 131 Bloor St. W., 416-944-8251, mulberry.com
Hours: M–W 10–6, Th–F 10–7, Sa 10–6, Su 10–5
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Brisk sales of Mulberry’s iconic handbags at Holt Renfrew spurred the upscale English brand to launch two Toronto locations simultaneously: one along the traditional luxury shopping stretch on Bloor West and another in the newly high-end Yorkdale Mall. Both stores carry a full range of leather bags, along with luggage, accessories for men and women and a small selection of women’s ready-to-wear clothing.
The 1,360-square-foot Bloor Street boutique in Lacoste’ s former digs is geared to residents of nearby condo towers and international travellers. It skews more formal than the Yorkdale location with a greater emphasis on suiting and dressy outfits. Our current favourites: the ingenious Willow Tote ($2,100 and up) which has a zip-off clutch on the front, and an embroidered wool dress ($2,700) that embraces Mulberry’s whimsical identity as well as its more recent push for sophistication.
228227 British luxury brand Mulberry opened this 1,360-square-foot store on Bloor Street on August 2, followed by a 1,585-square-foot location in Yorkdale Shopping Centre on August 9 Store Guide: Mulberry Store Guide: Mulberry https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-02-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-02.jpg 1000 667 {"copyright":"\u00c2\u00a9 Ben Rahn \/ A-Frame"} https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-store-guide-mulberry/slide/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-02/ mulberry-toronto-store-guide-02 0 0
228226 The clean look of the Bloor Street store is part of the traditionally irreverent brand’s recent move toward a more grown-up aesthetic. The limestone and oak used in the decor are references to the English countryside Store Guide: Mulberry Store Guide: Mulberry https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-01-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-01.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-store-guide-mulberry/slide/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-01/ mulberry-toronto-store-guide-01 0 0
228234 Along with women’s clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories, both stores carry luggage and men’s accessories, including bags and wallets (Image: Michelle Nunes) Store Guide: Mulberry Store Guide: Mulberry https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-09-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-09.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-09.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-store-guide-mulberry/slide/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-09/ mulberry-toronto-store-guide-09 0 0
(Image: Michelle Nunes)
228228 Mulberry is known for a suite of iconic handbags, including the Bayswater, the Alexa and the Del Rey. Here, the Bayswater ($1,800 and up) and the Alexa ($1,500 and up) (Image: Michelle Nunes) Store Guide: Mulberry Store Guide: Mulberry https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-03-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-03.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-store-guide-mulberry/slide/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-03/ mulberry-toronto-store-guide-03 0 0
(Image: Michelle Nunes)
228229 The Willow has a detachable envelope attached by zippers. It comes in both a larger version ($2,600 and up) and a smaller version with a detachable shoulder strap (shown here; starts at $2,100) (Image: Michelle Nunes) Store Guide: Mulberry Store Guide: Mulberry https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-04-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-04.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-store-guide-mulberry/slide/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-04/ mulberry-toronto-store-guide-04 0 0
(Image: Michelle Nunes)
228236 The Lily, a shoulder bag with a woven leather and chain strap and a postman’s lock closure ($1,250 and up) (Image: Michelle Nunes) Store Guide: Mulberry Store Guide: Mulberry https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-11-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-11.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-11.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-store-guide-mulberry/slide/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-11/ mulberry-toronto-store-guide-11 0 0
(Image: Michelle Nunes)
228230 Women’s ready-to-wear clothing from the fall 2013 collection (Image: Michelle Nunes) Store Guide: Mulberry Store Guide: Mulberry https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-05-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-05.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-store-guide-mulberry/slide/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-05/ mulberry-toronto-store-guide-05 0 0
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228233 Midlength column dress with ink-stained animal print ($1,450); bow high heel pump ($640) (Image: Michelle Nunes) Store Guide: Mulberry Store Guide: Mulberry https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-08-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-08.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-08.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-store-guide-mulberry/slide/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-08/ mulberry-toronto-store-guide-08 0 0
(Image: Michelle Nunes)
228237 Black stretch wool dress embroidered with British wildlife, including flowers, wasps and ladybugs ($2,700) (Image: Michelle Nunes) Store Guide: Mulberry Store Guide: Mulberry https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-12-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-12.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-12.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-store-guide-mulberry/slide/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-12/ mulberry-toronto-store-guide-12 0 0
(Image: Michelle Nunes)
228231 Women’s leather bracelets ($200 and up) (Image: Michelle Nunes) Store Guide: Mulberry Store Guide: Mulberry https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-06-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-06.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-store-guide-mulberry/slide/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-06/ mulberry-toronto-store-guide-06 0 0
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228232 More ink-stained animal print pieces paired with a classic ankle boot ($950) (Image: Michelle Nunes) Store Guide: Mulberry Store Guide: Mulberry https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-07-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-07.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/style/toronto-store-guide-mulberry/slide/mulberry-toronto-store-guide-07/ mulberry-toronto-store-guide-07 0 0
(Image: Michelle Nunes)