Burberry Prorsum Fall 2010

Burberry Prorsum Fall 2010

Another collection that had many covetable pieces was Christopher Bailey's Fall 2010 Burberry Prorsum show.
The standout pieces were amazing leather and shearling jackets with oversized collars and buckle detail. These voluminous, shaggy jackets were worn with lace pencil skirts and black, snakeskin, platform, stretch, thigh boots.
The jackets reminded me a lot of Nicolas Ghesquiere's Balenciaga shearling jacket in his Fall 2004 show as modelled by Ann Catherine.
There were quilted jackets and military inspired jackets, in deep chocolate, khaki, black and navy. These were teamed with black, opaque, tights and chunky, buckle, shearling, ankle boots.
The colour palette consisted shades of chartreuse, mushroom, burgundy, taupe, mustard, deep fuschia, royal blue, deep chocolate, khaki, black, buttermilk cream and navy.
There were sheer, bandage style tops and chiffon, knee length skirts, with plenty of ruching and pleating. Skinny trousers made a strong appearance and there were also button up, lace shirts in blue.
Accessory wise, models strode down the runway carrying oversized, leather totes.
Hair was tousled with an off centre part. Make up was kept natural and to a bare minimum.

ACHTUNG Baby.............Action!

Achtung Baby.........Action, Military Chic

There was a strong military influence on the Spring/Summer 2010 European runways. Models were ready for combat, decked out in khaki micro shorts, shirts, trenches, anoraks, ponchos,vests and dresses.

These looks were paired with tough accessories such as multiple chains, luxe dog tags (Gucci), studded cuffs (Hermes)and chrome aviators.

Military inspired footwear was embraced by the following designers: Gianvitto Rossi, Balmain, Giuseppe Zanotti, Givenchy, Chloe, Isabel Marant, Max Mara, Bally, Sportmax and Vic Matie.

Shoes included peep toe, suede, lace up ankle boots, wedge heels, camouflage, wrap stilletto heels and plenty of tough, studded heels. There were cone heels, cuban heels, stiletto heels and flats. My personal fave were the lace up, khaki boots from Gianvitto Rossi, beautifully crafted.

It is easy to achieve the military look, which can be worn all year round, no matter what season it is. Look to the following designers for key wardrobe pieces: Jean Paul Gauliter, Max Mara, Sportmax, Phi, Burberry Prorsum, Balmain, Zadig & Voltaire, Chloe and Celine.

For lovers of high street bargains be sure to visit your local army surplus store. There you can find shirts, hats, cargo pants and jackets all for under $80 AUSD.

Wardrobe staples include: leather tees, canvas ponchos, lace up sweaters, oversized shirts, worn as dresses with Balmain's ammo belt, leather skinnies with military blazers, lace up boots worn with a thick neutral sock, worn 2 inches above the boots.

Louis Vuitton monogram accessories work extremely well with khaki as does anything burnt orange, which makes the shade of khaki pop!

The military look can be adopted by any age and made to reflect your own personal style, be that preppy, rock, alternative, bohemian or conservative.