The collection was called “Classically Bohemian“ by Burberry’s creative director Christopher Bailey. The man behind the concept has long been taken with the way Bohemians manage to turn the classics on their heads, but when it comes to introducing this effortless sleight of hand into Burberry’s legacy, the designer looks far and wide into distant cultures and popular traditions. This is how, without ever tarnishing Burberry’s hallowed traditions, the line of colors is invaded by shades from elsewhere while cashmere and Indian mini-mirror motifs compose the ideal wardrobe for the 21st century man.
Even better, if Bailey decides to capture nature in its thickest tints, it is only to let the Burberry man drape himself in ponchos or enormous fringed shawls. A “decorative and free“ line“, in his own words. These monogrammed scarves will be put up for sale immediately following the runway show. And this is a first! The Classically Bohemian collection thus opens the door for made-to-order runway shows, with the detachment and elegance of Burberry nomads who wouldn’t dream of flitting off without a scarf to distant lands.
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