Ever since Emma Hill departed the top job at Mulberry the fashion world waited patiently with bated breath to see what her next move would be. That move was the genius that is Hill & Friends.
Launched during LFW last September in the best possible way, with an afternoon tea at Claridge's complete with bellboys resplendent in burgundy uniforms, bags served up on silver platters and two shetland ponies trotting about in their midst, it's a typically tongue-in-cheek brand from the woman with one of the best front doors in London (Google it).
A partnership Hill and Georgia Fendley, former Brand Director at Mulbs, Hill & Friends is a uniquely chic, witty and charming collection without compromising on the luxury these two London ladies are used to designing. Reading the brand philosophy, you'll learn that 'we believe in the power of a smile'; their trademark is a golden smiley face look on the front of every bag - try and resist one if you dare.
While every bag in the collection is instantly covetable (the Happy Satchel might just be the perfect day bag), it's the new Limited Edition Happy Chain Bag in happy pink and leopard with silver hardware that has totally captured my heart. It might just be the dream summer purse. How completely stunning? Beautifully crafted with the utmost attention to detail, this is long-lasting luxury at its very best. At £995 it's perhaps not a purchase to rush into, but for the amount of sheer joy it's bound to bring, surely it's worth the price?
www.hillandfriends.com
Love Laurel x
