Burberry Resort 2014

Burberry Resort 2014

Burberry Resort 2014 Collection was a heady mix of polished luxury deconstructed and provocative librarian twinned with classic, heralding Burberry DNA. Ladylike, panache contours were evocative of sugar and spice woven with a dash of naughty and nice.

The introductory look constituted of an ivory angora jumper with ribbed cuffs, shoulder and band detail, jewelled collar featuring oversized citrine gems with bronze and crystal accents. This was paired with a transparent, stretch lace, tube skirt which had a crochet like effect. The skirt was of midi length proportions, Christopher Bailey's choice hemline of the collection. It was married with towering, sculptural, peep toe wedge ankle booties in the shade of winter white. These boots would look right at home in an art installation at the Museum Of Contemporary Art.

A military inspired, boiled wool trench in ebony was worn belted by an ultra skinny leather belt buckled and knotted ever so chicly. A juxtaposition of a thick, cumbersome wool paired with a fine, delicate belt. Structured, peak shoulder detail and wrist strap detail added finesse. 

Ethereal, dark glamour came in the form of a Victorianesque, high neck, lace blouse featuring flat front navy placket. A soft sumptuous clutch in the hue of bubblegum pink was tucked under the arm offering a strong volt of colour. 

Architectural lines graced a collarless, peplum jacket complete with flower like corsages acting as epaulets, a matching streamlined trouser finished the look. A midnight, doily lace overcoat had Japanese, kimono references, this was paired with a transparent, ebony, lace shift.

Dolce and Gabbana, Prada, Emilio Pucci and Roberto Cavalli influences were apparent on numerous runway looks including a white, intricately embellished tee featuring diamond and floral sequin motifs married with Spanish lace, scalloped hem tube skirt, completely sheer, leaving little to the imagination. Opaque undergarments are a necessity.

A charcoal, long sleeve, button down polo top was accompanied by a sequin, gossamer, a-line skirt starring exquisite craftsmanship on embroided flowers. The time honoured khaki trench was reinvented with jewelled rosettes scattered throughout the body of the trench adding a touch of allure and ostentation.

Shades of pistachio made appearances on a stretch lace, knee length dress complete with tiered columns of lace on the bodice. A mint cashmere cardi complete with Mother of Pearl buttons was teamed with matching cashmere cami which was tucked into a burnished bronze tube skirt with white back panelling. Pastels continued to reign supreme on an ice blue, sculptural jacket which sat neatly on the hips, this in turn was paired with a white floral stretch lace dress.

An inviting eveningwear look came in the form of a deep forest green, off the shoulder, exposed decolletage, midi length, body con dress with cross over bust ruched lace detail with refined embellished waist belt.

Leather envelope clutches and crocodile totes dominated the runway in vibrant shades of strawberry red, eggplant, emerald, butterscotch caramel and peach Bellini.

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By Courtney Jones.