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Another blow to Mulberry, British "It-bag" generator: The brand announced via press release that its creative director Emma Hill is leaving after six "successful" years. They haven't finalized when Hill will make her exit, but she's definitely seeing the Spring 2013 collection through. Is this the end of bags named after Alexa Chung, Lana del Rey, and other girls-about-town? Probably not. [BoF]