| Burberry Models Wear Glitter in tribute to David Bowie |
Burberry models wore eye glitter in tribute to David Bowie who died the same day as the autumn/winter 2016 collection show.
Several of the models honoured the late singer and songwriter on the catwalk at London’s Kensington Gardens.
The glitter featured mostly in gold around the outer edges of the models eyes and resembled the glitter Bowie became known for in his looks.
| Burberry models Wear Glitter in tribute to David Bowie |
| Burberry Models Wear glitter in tribute to David Bowie |
The Menswear collection celebrates outerwear shapes redefined for relaxed weekends, including trench coats, topcoats, duffle coats, military pea coats and parkas, and introduces a new bag shape The Satchel alongside new shoe designs The Driver and The Derby.
The show also included looks from the latest women’s Pre-Collection, which debuted in November 2015.
| Burberry models wear glitter in tribute to David Bowie |
| Burberry models wear glitter in tribute to David Bowie |
Textures and fabrics included wool felt, double-faced cashmere checks, double splittable cashmere wool and wool mohair.
Colours included navy, black, white, deep green, military green and military red.
Silhouettes encompassed the military coat, topcoat, cape, duffle coat, parka, trench coat, bomber jacket and puffer jacket.
| Burberry models wear glitter in tribute to David Bowie |
| Burberry models wear glitter in tribute to David Bowie |
Accessories comprised of The Satchel, The Driver, The Derby, The Sneaker and reversible check Scottish-woven cashmere scarves.
Womenswear Pre-Collection highlights from the show involved lace dresses, ultra-luxe sportswear and tailored boot-cut trousers as well as The Rucksack and The Belt Bag.
| British singer-songwriter and 2015 Mercury Prize winner Benjamin Clementine |
British singer-songwriter and 2015 Mercury Prize winner Benjamin Clementine performed live from the centre of the venue, accompanied by a specially created band including a cellist and The Libertines drummer Gary Powell.
Benjamin performed Condolence, Nemesis and Adios from his debut Mercury Prize winning album At Least For Now.
Benjamin performed Condolence, Nemesis and Adios from his debut Mercury Prize winning album At Least For Now.
The show and performance were also streamed live on the newly launched Burberry app for Apple TV, marking a first for a fashion brand on the platform.
The Burberry app for Apple TV is the latest in a series of digital innovations that have been created between Burberry and Apple, and will be updated with additional live moments and exclusive content throughout the year.
Over 700 guests attended the show including Steve McQueen, Brooklyn Beckham, Tinie Tempah, Jourdan Dunn.
Models walking the show included the brand’s current campaign stars Sol Goss, Louie Johnson, Ruth and May Bell, Eliza Fairbanks, Hayett McCarthy as well as Chinese singer and actor Kris Wu, who made his runway debut.
Over 700 guests attended the show including Steve McQueen, Brooklyn Beckham, Tinie Tempah, Jourdan Dunn.
Models walking the show included the brand’s current campaign stars Sol Goss, Louie Johnson, Ruth and May Bell, Eliza Fairbanks, Hayett McCarthy as well as Chinese singer and actor Kris Wu, who made his runway debut.
