Dominating in leather, but with a twist of a smile. Sheer panels and thick rimmed glasses keep this show in the present….
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You can tell from my site that I am an avid Burberry fan, so to be invited to the Burberry Brit store opening in Covent Garden last week was amazing. My excitement was heightened even more by the fact Christopher Bailey would be there (in a non stalker way obviously).
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It was a big day for the British labels today. Paul Smith, Christopher Kane, Burberry, Giles and Julien McDonald were amongst the designers showing. As usual a selection of reviews for Papierdoll and to follow later more of my favourites from the week.
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As its Valentines weekend and the start of shows I thought I’d write a bit about both those things. First V day. The Burberry Prorsum SS11 show produced a long list of coveted items for me as they sashayed down the mirrored runway last September. The metallic shades, pops of neon and studded skins had everyone in a spin. Biker chic had firmly planted its feet here, British style. Balmain has been the leader in rock looks for many a season but after the hype of the Aviator show last season, Christopher Bailey turned his eye to the house trench to re invent, and produced “the nice girl turned tough.” Not quite as naughty as the French but naughty enough for the English.
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