79 Capes Like Art Pieces

This is the 2017-18 Autumn/Winter London Collection. Burberry named it the "2017 February Collection" and, following last season, presented its latest collection with the "See now, Buy now" concept. A total of 79 looks for men and women, transcending seasons and gender.



The show venue was "Maker's House," the site of a former cultural salon in SOHO, the same as last time. The invitation received was a stone-like block. Inside the venue, works by Henry Moore, famous for his stone sculptures, were prominently displayed. The collection is inspired by the dynamic artworks created by gentle curves and their processes.







The first look featured a mini dress that deconstructed the trench coat. The coordinated outfits, centered on shirts and knits, layered a white shirt with long cocoon sleeves over a cable-knit sweater. The knit was asymmetrically patched to create form. A lace skirt peeked out from the voluminous top, adding elegance. Natural materials like cotton and wool, along with textures that held air, such as bonding and quilting, contributed warmth and softness.




The palette includes black and white, with additions of beige and navy, all basic colors reminiscent of stone. Hand techniques like embroidery and printing were applied to striped shirts and sweatshirts. For the finale, 79 models appeared, each wearing a unique cape. One cape, adorned with crystal elements and taking 2000 hours to create, was a work of haute couture. These 79 capes, resembling art pieces with chains, feathers, fur, and pearls, will be sold globally in rotation.

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