Muks to launch luxurious accessories line

Muks is expanding to include a line of distinctively luxurious accessories for Autumn-Winter 2008/09. Taking inspiration from the opulence of the 1970s, Muks offers Bohemian luxury with a range of new textures and trimmings, and a brand new line of fur-free boots. The collection has been divided into three distinct labels: Gold, Black, and Green.

The Gold Label offers the height of luxury with a glamorous range of knee-high Numtijah boots in lavish furs and a brand new accessories range including gilets, leather and fur mitts, a handbag/hand warmer, and a vintage-inspired aviator hat made in collaboration with celebrated New York milliner Albertus Swanepoel, whose clients include Marc Jacobs, Rodarte and Proenza Schouler.

The Black Label that first grabbed the attention of Kate Moss, and continues to be a favourite of style icons and A-listers worldwide including Chloë Sevigny, Katherine Heigl, Kate Hudson, Milla Jovovich and Carine Roitfeld, has evolved once again. The Original Muks with trademark side pompoms, Ankle Muks, and new Half Muk boots are available and new for this season is a selection of boots trimmed with colourful embroidered braids which perfectly complement Muks trademark hand-beading.

The Green Label is brand new for the AW 08/09, offering a fur-free option for Muks Original, Ankle, and new Half Muk styles using the highest quality faux fur. This new range offers a choice to Muks customers who prefer to be fur-free but want the style and unparalleled luxury of Muks.

Muks is a London-based footwear and accessories brand that was introduced to the UK in 2004 by Canadian-born, Jaime Cooke. It has expanded each year to offer new collections to its ever-growing global customer base. Muks prides itself on using biodegradable materials and its links with Canadian Aboriginal culture.

Muks works closely with its Aboriginally-owned manufacturer in Canada and all hand-beading is done on a fair trade basis. Muks also donates a percentage of its profits to CAHRD, Canadian Aboriginal Human Resource Development, a non-profit organisation that aims to help Canadian Natives retain their culture while also aiding integration into mainstream life.

Muks Autumn/Winter 08/ 09 collection will be stocked at Harrods, Selfridges and Liberty through Kurt Geiger; at Macy’s and Neiman Marcus in the US; and at luxury retailers worldwide.

Prices range between £175 and £950.

Visit the Muks website - Muklukstore.com to find out more.