Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Mad for Metallics


"People are stopping work to watch the show, you've got to give them good reason" says Christopher Bailey, Burberry's creative director. Oh and did Mr. Bailey give us more than just good reason for his Spring 2013 London Fashion Week Show. Over the years Burberry has transformed into more than just its distinctive tartan pattern and this show is meant to go down in fashion history. 


One thing that you could not escape from was color, Bailey served up an explosion of intense jewel tones, as well as, a heady mix of textures. Inspired from the 40s British glamour, Bailey's models strutted down the runway in high-wasted hot pants, ruched swimsuits, capes, and rounded sculptural shoulders that practically resembled a 40s-era screen siren with a modern day twist. 

The show was far from dated. Rainbow hued plastic caplets and handbags gave the overall setting a futuristic feel and look, as did, the metallic silk and leather trenches, bombers, and corseted dresses. Overall, there was a strong point of view to the slick and visually overwhelming show. The most jaw-dropping moment of all had to be when the models were sent out for their final walk in trenches dipped in metallic hues that could make you melt from the sight of them, literally. 

Thus far, London Fashion Week has offered an array of new and exciting trends for fashion mavens to dream about for the upcoming spring season. On that list, metallics (goodbye neon, hello metallic!) Burberry's version is a fresh and joyful must have on my list to add to your spring wardrobe. If only it would be so simple as to decide which color to choose. One for every day of the week would be ideal!



Watch the Show: http://us.burberry.com/store/shows/#/ss13-womenswear/show

No comments:

Post a Comment