Coachella Fashion Extravaganza

The Coachelle Music Festival was originally launched in 1993 to celebrate alternative, indie and electronic music in the Empire Polo fields of Indio, California.  The inaugural lineup include Pearl Jam, Morissey and Beck.  In 2011, the lineup included everyone from Duran Duran, to Kanye West, PJ Harvey to Cee Lo Green.

What is more notable, is that the festival has become increasingly famous for its fashion influence.  Big brands and stylish celebs are flocking to the event.  Big brands like Diesel, Mulberry, Armani Exchange and Philip Lim all threw parties to draw the chic set.  Starlets Nicole Richie, Katy Perry, Alexa Chung and Rihanna are only  a few of the ladies seen lounging in desert designer looks.

Photos by Jordan Strauss,Kristin Burns, Donato Sardella and Courtesy Photo

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NY Fashion Week: Mulberry Spring 2010

Tuesday evening, “It” bag brand, Mulberry presented its Spring/Summer 2010 collection at the Soho House. Guests walked into a fantasy of candy apples, carousel horses and walls imprinted with the season’s signature “Crazy Horse” print.

What followed were very pretty, feminine takes on a schoolgirl theme, with a decidedly grown up edge. Classic leather jackets and flirty skirts were interpreted in candy floss colors. Oversized bows and darker floral appliques were a tongue in cheek styling detail on traditional ladylike motifs. The vibe was fun, like a rock n’ roll tomboy who wanted to dress up for a day.

The handbags were the stars in this show of course. The famous Mulberry Bayswater bag was re-invented in sugary colors, as well as punk-inspired neon pink haircalf cheetah. A ‘bluberry’ ostrich Hayden shoulder bag, ‘cookie’ leather shoes and ‘gingerbread’ fringed nappa leather Daria satchel were standouts in the sweet-themed collection. The signature mulberry tree logo plate in antiqued brass of ‘glammed up’ for this season in a shiny, oversized nameplate on some purses as well.

Front Row: Stylish fans of the Mulberry and the mascot dog

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