While Burberry is not a collection that usually ranks too
high on my list of favorites, there are times when one must recognize facts.
The facts are simply that Christopher Bailey delivered a collection that stands
on its own and speaks to the customer who is enamored both by him and the
brand.
After seeing countless London and New York collections that are either
totally unwearable, “me too” or abjectly absurd, Burberry Prorsum is a breath
of fresh air. This is a riot of pattern, a cacophony of prints and a clangor of
color... you get the idea... right? The references and influences are decidedly
hippy, 60s and 70s filled with those India block prints as well as some of the
more African inspired origins. There are mirrors, fringe galore, ponchos, whip
stitching, bandana prints, patchworks and a folkloric bend that reminds one of
Valentino. What seems to be happening is that leopard has become a signature of
the collection with good reason as I am sure it translates to big numbers.
Brass tacks... no I’m not in love with this collection but
it offers such Great Spirit and exuberance that it would be hard to ignore it. Bailey
has carved his own path for the brand and it must be working. If you are
wondering how all the slip dresses fit in to a fall collection... I haven’t a
clue but as far as this once dowdy brand skewing younger... well it does that
in spades. One must admit that the fringe got a little out of hand but as
whole, this collection will provide HUGE inspiration for the likes of H&M
and Zara.
It occurs to me that the accessories have grown
exponentially and far beyond the Burberry plaid. As any knowledgeable
fashionphile can attest, it is not always the clothes or really rarely is the
apparel that drives the brand, so accessories are likely a huge propellant.
Rather than bitch and moan and pull it apart, it is much
easier to sit back and say enjoy this for what it is... this is fashion … pure and simple... right or wrong... Good or
bad...
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