Winter Warmers with Burberry at their Rain-inspired London Fashion Week Show
Models take to the runway to flaunt Burberry’s 2024/2025 Autumn/Winter range
Inspired by London rain, Burberry’s Fall Winter 2024/2025 show at London Fashion week took on the colours of the season. With beige against grey on brown, there was no guessing the time of year in question.
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The weather-appropriate show hosted many different coats, with trench coats taking centre stage. This iconic item of clothing is both a London and Burberry fashion staple - one which has been used to the brand’s advantage. With the addition of feather and fur, be that as an addition to the trench coat collar or used as shoulder pads, it gives a classy and sophisticated touch.
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Accessories played a large part in Burberry’s show, with many models taking to the runway clutching umbrellas. This feature reflects the UK’s weather and displays Burberry’s inspiration taken from London rain. The show’s dark and moody lighting also matched the grungy feel of such weather, located in Victoria Park and secluded into a tent.
Another major accessory of the show was shoulder bags, many of which appear to be inspired by a compelling mix of briefcases and duffel bags. With a business-like manner, this style seems to branch its appeal to busy career-strong individuals which London is full of.
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Despite the neutral colour palette which the show revolves around, it also has elements of shine and sparkle, quite literally. Naomi Campbell’s appearance involved what can only be described as a sensational outfit. The British supermodel shimmered in a charcoal bandeau dress covered in sashaying tassels and beads which made it sparkle. The muted colour palette still applies but Burberry did not let the element of glamour get away.
Fractions of exciting shades of red were also to be shown on the runway, contrasting against the surrounding muted colours and adding a warming addition to the rain-inspired show.
Surveying Burberry’s heritage, the inspiration from London rain is relevant to the brand’s significance. When Thomas Burberry first founded the company, he ‘recognised that people who ventured into the British weather were hampered by heavy, uncomfortable outerwear’ and his vision was for people to be able to ‘move freely outdoors’. With this context, the London rain theme showcases the meaning of their story. The military colour palette illustrated the essence of being outdoors.
Other significant items from the show include headscarves and boots - again, practical yet trendy items for braving the UK weather. With boots currently having a major influence on the fashion industry, from Kendall Jenner styling knee high boots to Gigi Hadid sporting thigh highs, Burberry flaunted their own styles of boots. Their knee high numbers often included what appeared as intricately-designed silver buckles, which contrasted greatly against the darker shades of black or brown in the different boots.
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The pattern of tartan was demonstrated consistently throughout the show, often in the form of headscarves. Tartan is a Burberry trademark, which was first used in their raincoats in the 1920s as a fabric lining. This traditional design matched well with the accessory of headscarves, a more traditional-appearing piece of clothing, which were often worn by Queen Elizabeth II, and are now back into fashion. This shows Burberry giving a modern twist on a more traditional look, joining generations of fashion together, and in turn bringing their audience together.
The open-knee zipped trousers showcased throughout the show make for a freeing and breathable piece of clothing, which is likely to prevent the almost inevitable problem for a Brit - layering up for the UK’s unpredictable weather only to end up either being far too cold or too warm.
Oversized outfits, taking form in suit pieces and coats provide a baggy look, taking inspiration from more modernised street-style trends. Burberry have successfully paired their classic and sophisticated look with up and coming trends, so as to appeal to a wider range of individuals, widening their audience.
Overall, Burberry closed London Fashion Week on a high, leaving their audience in awe. The collection and the show itself greatly resembled Burberry's heritage, with 38-year-old designer, Daniel Lee, stating ‘I wanted it to feel like a forest at night’...‘A feeling of outdoorsy elegance, of comfort and warmth.’ The styles showcased spending time outdoors in style and comfort, and its location and fashion pieces reflected this greatly.