Leading British fashion houses have taken on a unique design challenge to benefit the BBC’s Children in Need appeal. Mulberry, Erdem, Katie Hillier, Giles Deacon, Jonathan Saunders, and more have given the charity initiative’s mascot Pudsey Bear some fashionable new makeovers.
Pudsey Bear’s signature yellow fur has been replaced by suede, tartan, floral fabrics, and leathers. These new looks may take some getting used to, but they’re all for a good cause. Each teddy is being auctioned on eBay for Children in Need. The program has raised funds for various charities helping disadvantaged children for the last three decades. Bidding on the designer bears started at £200, but they’re already fetching much more than that. And that’s great news for Children in Need.
I think my favorite new Pudsey look comes from Mulberry’s Emma Hill. She’s used the same buffalo leather we saw on the Alexa handbags. His “fur” is classic oak, and his paws and smiling mouth are made from darker chocolate brown. His eyes and nose are made from Mulberry’s famous gunmetal rivets, and his bandana is crafted from the same fabric that lines Mulberry purses. What a clever way to repurpose all the materials we know and love!
Pudsey is definitely looking sharp these days. Which one is your favorite?
