19 September 2023 |
The mood was decidedly more languid and sexy.
For Daniel Lee’s sophomore outing at Burberry, there was speculation as to how he would continue to evolve his vision for the brand. The tone was set the moment you stepped foot onto Highbury Fields where a massive plaid tent was erected in the center of a grassy expanse. As guests walked into the space, they were greeted with rows of park benches outfitted in dark green blankets. Seats were marked with canteens swaddled in Lee’s signature bright blue hue for the brand. Per the show notes, Lee intended to evoke a sense of outdoor living while exploring lightness, sensuality, beauty, and elegance.
The message was most evident once the models appeared on the runway. Trench coats, the brand’s signature piece, were reimagined in a multitude of ways for warm weather, appearing loose and languid or rendered in sleek leather with a drop waist. Also seen were plenty of scarf prints, whether as breezy shirts or as dresses and skirts as well as swishy, tasseled evening options, all worn with outerwear. As a contrast to the looks, the makeup went in a grittier route with dark green glossy lips paired with sleek hair.
The evening looks towards the end referenced Lee’s desire to explore the clichés of British fruits and English meadows, with textural floral dresses that clung to the body. Instead of an elaborate gown to close the show, Lee opted for a male model, shirtless in trousers with a belt that featured a massive buckle in the shape of the logo, driving home the point that Burberry next spring is guaranteed to be a sexier point of view.
Images courtesy of Burberry.
