There were a lot going on at the Burberry Prorsum showcase, and I was left rather...bemused. On the one hand, I applaud Christopher Bailey's progressive vision and his constantly adventurous strides (i.e. last season's whimsical collection of animal motifs against classic Burberry DNA), however with his summer 'Come Rain or Shine' collection, I wasn't sold on the idea. While his fabulous space-age, tutti-frutti pieces look slick and cool, perfect for young fashionistas who wish to brighten up the dready grey that is the British summer, they are hardly classic nor iconic. I think Lou Stoppard's review of the show sums up my sentiments in that, "Burberry’s collections are always at their best when born from a clear and simple idea.", and unlike his past successes with famed pieces (such as the A/W10 aviator jacket, or his studded S/S11 collection), this current collection stands to suffer from looking dated hence a short wardrobe life. Needless to say, this critique does not apply to all of his clothes. Classic and well tailored suits appeared on the runway in a modish silhouette, and diamond shaped prints injected the clothes with enough whimsical touch to carry over from last season.
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