A Meeting Of Minds

Fashion is therefore a fitting supporter of Grayson Perry, whose creative expression is applied just as often to the outfits he designs as to his artworks, and whose love of cross-dressing as Claire often features heavily in the objects he creates. Mulberry have collaborated with Grayson Perry in the same mould-breaking vein to create two bespoke handbags to match outfits worn by Perry. The Mulberry for Grayson Perry handbags use Claire as their muse and are variations on a new Mulberry classic designed by Creative Director Johnny Coca. The Amberley was first presented at the AW ’17 show and was chosen for its classic top-handle shape, referencing archetypal designs and iconic British females including Queen Elizabeth II herself. One style is offered in Iridescent Mirror Croc Print Leather and the other in Vibrant Yellow calfskin. Grayson Perry said,

I do love a handbag. Handbags are sculptures; we sit them on the table and feast our eyes and we cannot resist touching them. Can’t wait to plunge my hand into my new Mulberry.

Both the Serpentine Galleries and Grayson Perry have a close connection to Mulberry, and to the distinct point of view of creative director Johnny Coca, who said “all three have a passion for British creativity and craft, an unconventional take on tradition, a democratic attitude, and a love of breaking rules.”

Grayson Perry: The Most Popular Art Exhibition Ever! At the Serpentine Galleries from 8 June 2017 to 10 September 2017.

A Meeting Of Minds

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