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| Burberry Prorsum SS15 |
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Okay, okay now that I've passed on this sensational news like an overzealous newspaper boy (along with a disclaimer in teeny tiny font) to all Burberry fans in India (Anushka Sharma are you listening? ) I'll get down to the review.
Christopher Bailey has really changed my outlook towards Burberry. He has stayed true to the label's heritage whilst reinventing it season after season. I'm still thinking about the FW 14 collection and those scarves. For next Spring, Bailey was thinking English summertime and vintage British book covers. Whilst the collection wasn't ground breaking in my opinion, it certainly was very good and pieces ARE going to sell out like hot cakes.
Denim jackets, one of the key elements to Bailey's collection, came in various versions and were juxtaposed with delicate tulle. Some were finished with either an ostrich feather or shearling trim (there were a few with structured peplums too) whilst others came with glossy, patent leather collars reminding me of the neon coloured 80's. But the coolest was the denim trench coat featuring bright blue, patent leather gun flaps and giant pockets, a suede collar, cinched at the waist with a tulle belt. There was lots of tulle too, invoking a sense of lightness, or breeziness. Silhouettes crafted out of pleated tulle floated gracefully. There were pretty tiered dresses likely to be seen on the red carpet, some worn on their own, and some with jackets. But honestly, as pretty as the tulle clothes were, they didn't really strike a note. Well, not to me at least. I think Bailey played it safe there.
All the while, the clothes were either paired with simple colour blocked trainers or chunky Birkenstock and floater crossbreeds. Yes, you can breathe a sigh of relief if you invested in those ugly Prada floaters or Valentino sneakers during the summer. They will continue to be "in style" till the end of next summer at least.
Moving on to the trench coats, those hit a home run, again and again and again! My first favourite was in bright yellow suede, with a large children's story book-esque bee motif, hand-painted first at the studio, before being printed on to the leather. From the grand finale of the iconic gabardine trenches that marched the runway, it was impossible to pick a favourite. In shades of blue, yellow, pink, teal and khaki, complete with vintage book cover prints screen-printed on to the fabric, detachable patent leather collars and oversized buttons, I suggest you pre-order yours NOW if you don't want to be on a Burberry waitlist.
Next season also brings a brand new bag model, also known as the Bee in two sizes. A mini and a larger version, both in grained, colour blocked leather. The bag features rolled top handles, hand painted edges and protective feet on the base. What I adored the most, was the heritage inspired buckle fastening detailing on both sides. Adds a very playful touch. Personally, I'm rooting for the mini. In addition to the Bee, there were also grained leather pouches with the same book cover print that were cute and fun.
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| Burberry Prorsum SS15 |
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| Burberry Prorsum SS15 - Burberry Bee Bag |
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| Burberry Prorsum SS15 - Pouches |
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