Burberry Resort 2015

Burberry Resort 2015

Burberry's Christopher Bailey delivered a prestigious collection replete with practically minded pieces brimming with sass and charisma. The famed trench coat was transmogrified yet again with pulchritude dominating throughout the collection.

Marique Schimmel opened the collection in a butterscotch, streamlined, military inspired trench dress. Details included colossal sized tortoiseshell buttons and 4 bellows pockets. A burnt terracotta, slimline belt attenuated the waist. T-bar, delicate, wedge sandals in the sumptuous shade of blush and leather bowling bag with art deco inspired print accessorised the look.

Stripped back, natural hues and fibres were evident on a raglan, button down top featuring mesh panelling and bone coloured horizontal stripes. The top was worn tucked into a matching midi length skirt with waist pleat detail and flounce falling above the knee. Sporting elements crept into the ensemble which was updated with a leather tote with printed phrases adding a kitsch element. The mesh fabric also starred on a crew neck, fitted peplum blouse which was teamed to a midi length pearlescent pailette embellished skirt.The staple signature trench was modernised in an ombre lace finish. Ivory melded into warm shades of teak. The lace lent fragility and femininity to the garment. 

Midnight navy made its way onto a bourgeois, transparent blouse paired to a sensuous, sheer calf length skirt with sash waist detail. A polished, sculptural blazer was a stellar accompaniment. Bailey drew inspiration from nature with the phrases "Rolling Fields" and "The Rainfall Explores" emblazoned across a body con pencil skirt with printed fabric in shades of forest green, ice blue, lady bug red and chocolate fudge with leaf stencilling. A fawn top featured an oversized apple motif in shades of navy, teal and khaki. A poetic, ecclesiastical, dusky rose tiered petal skirt was a captivating addition. The sheer decadence of the skirt played off charmingly against the simplistic, insouciant, ribbed henley tee. Joie de vivre reigned supreme.

A peony pink, layered, raffia skirt was a guilty pleasure. The skirt was teamed to a colour block blouse channelling the seventies era. Turquoise, canary yellow, toffee, black and white starred on the graphic shirt, an unusual combination that was irrefutably modern. A dip dye, collarless, plunge, waisted dress was a juxtaposition of innocence and exhibitionism. Pleated bust panelling and enticing thigh split added the va va voom factor. A similar breezy version featured in the dark gothic shade of grape.

Elongated arabesques tinged with stylish, majestic, military connotations were present throughout. Lady like garments are sure to delight the polished Burberry woman with an appreciation of tailored, effortless chic.

By Courtney Jones.