Burberry Prorsum: Runway review

We are in the midst of London Fashion week,  and no brand epitomises 'London'  like Burberry does. Burberry Prorsum Womenswear Spring/Summer 2014 show clearly demarcated why it is the crown jewel of LFW. Christopher Bailey has a great understanding of London fashion, titling his collection "English Rose" his collection encapsulates the city's culture towards fashion, effortless, minimal, half way between elegant and cool. The September 16, 2013 show was a feast for the eyes (and this isn't just because Mr Harry Styles was sitting front row). 

Burberry Prorsum SS14:

Alison Mosshart (The Kills), Paloma Faith, Sienna Miller and Harry Styles

Under a glass house in London’s Hyde Park, Bailey payed homage to the rich fabrics of the UK, the pieces featured intricate English Lace and Scottish Knitted cashmere in vibrant pastels and soft powdery hues creating an ultra feminine collection. The collection is chalk-and-cheese from last seasons virile animals prints and rubber trenchcoats finished with gold-coloured belts and metal epaulets, it was subversively pretty, noticeably softer.  

Burberry Prorsum Womenswear SS 14:

There was a retro beauty about the collection, what with its cardigans as outerwear, wrap coats, lace pencil skirts and knot dresses. Paired with rubber strapped high-heel sandals and elongated “petal” clutches, Bailey transformed the house’s iconic trenchcoats into cocktail dresses and one chic pencil skirt with embroidered cutouts. Bejeweled belts were sprinkled liberally throughout, in the finale Cara Delevingne donned a plastic raincoat bolero beautifully covered in clusters of rhinestones.The collection did a fabulous job of welcoming spring with open arms. Pastel colours combined with textures ranging from wool to lace provided that perfect spring feeling.

Burberry Prorsum SS14 shoes: 

Burberry Prorsum SS14 Cara Delevingne: