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Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Designer Autopsy: Burberry Prorsum Spring/Summer '10


Thomas Burberry may have created the trench coat in 1914, but it is Christopher Bailey that has reinvented it. In Bailey's Burberry Prorsum collection for spring/summer 2010, Bailey has pushed the label's limits even further than before. But Bailey's success for this upcoming season's collection shouldn't come to a surprise, because the collection's name just about explains his innovative season. Prorsum is Latin for forward. Possibly Thomas Burberry had a different meaning in mind when using prorsum in Burberry's original logo, but Christopher Bailey has definitely taken the modern approach and meaning to the Latin word. This season, the label has been about redefining the classics. Trench coats, skirts, and pants have all been given a romantic twist while adding an edge to them by using fabrics like leather, suede, and silk. By knotting these luxurious fabrics, Bailey has single-handedly made a new name for the Burberry label. One of my favorite pieces from this season is the knotted suede trench coat. The structured knotted shoulders combined with the soft sueded fabric make this trench a go to for spring and even fall. Another piece that stood out to me was this leather trench coat. The slick Italian blush leather truly is just the epitome for simply chic style. This coat can be thrown onto any ensemble to give it sleeker appearance. The final piece that really stunned me, were these black leather leggings. Not only is the fit and proportion probably one of the best I have seen for leggings, but the textured ribbon design makes these leggings stand out from any other leggings I have ever seen. The versatility of the leather pants, make it a statement while still being an investment. They can be worn anywhere from the office to the bar stools of Bungalow 8. Of course Thomas Burberry will be famed for creating gabardine and the trench coat, but it is Christopher Bailey who has redefined what it means to wear Burberry Prorsum.

XO XO,
-S

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