As we all know, Burberry Prorsum is the conceptual high-end fashion line of the house. Nevertheless the importance of skillful craftsmanship and luxurious fabrication in producing each and every piece, akin to its classic range, is very clearly stressed. This is evident during our re-see session where we had a close-up look at each item, thanks to the PR representative who was there to bring us around and explain the whole collection.
Seeing a subtly progressive collection like this is an astounding reminder of why Burberry is one of the key players in men’s wear industry. This time around Christopher Bailey experiments with animal prints in the forms of zebra, tiger & leopard, which appeared in the earlier looks as detailing on the leather accessories and shoes, while models are clad in tailored outer wear with similar idea. The degree of animal print on display varies from a subtle lapel detail to a full-blown coat with contrasting print on the sleeves. A few looks after, I jumped a bit inside upon seeing models walking down in animal print pony skin overcoats.
It's good to know that zoology is not ALL the rage on Prorsum runway as we were then reminded of the brand’s heritage: the trench. In addition, boxy trench, duffle and pea coats in military and neutral hues entered the runway in diverse material – luxuriously textured patent leather, bonded double wool and even pony skin.
One of the more refreshing items, like translucent rubber long coats in various colours are constructed in a manner that it allows just the right amount of cheekiness in dressing up - it lets what you wear inside to be seen partially through the coat. We do expect these pieces to be in many editorials in a few months’ time. The cheekiness subsequently trickles into casual wear as heart prints take over sweaters and linen shirts. Re-sees like this one is important to reveal minute details invisible on the runway. Case in pont: a coat with graphic red-and-black stripes, on further inspection, has an alternative motif on its lining. One of the outstanding pieces for me is the 'pin-head' coat, which clearly shimmers from afar.
Words by Arman Shahril
Edited by Hafidzudin Zainal
Photos by Hafidzudin Zainal
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Wiow!
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