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Burberry’s dramatic return to the live runway: Riccardo Tisci’s creative homage to British culture for the fashion house’s autumn/winter ready-to-wear collection in London

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A model presents a creation for Burberry during the Burberry’s autumn/winter 2022 ready-to-wear collection fashion show in London, on March 11. Photo: AFP
A model presents a creation for Burberry during the Burberry’s autumn/winter 2022 ready-to-wear collection fashion show in London, on March 11. Photo: AFP
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  • Following digital presentations in past seasons due to Covid-19, the luxury brand recently put on its first in-person show in two years
  • Models showed off Burberry’s classic check print in camel, red and black while its signature trench coat transformed into a strapless gown for the evening

British luxury label Burberry returned to the London catwalk on Friday, March 11, with its first in-person fashion show in two years, presenting menswear and womenswear collections that celebrated British culture.
Following digital presentations in past seasons due to the Covid-19 pandemic, chief creative officer Riccardo Tisci said he mixed different vibes for the autumn/winter 2022 lines, playing with the brand’s classic camel trench looks.
A model presents a creation for Burberry during the Burberry’s autumn/winter 2022 ready-to-wear collection fashion show in London, on March 11. Photo: AFP
A model presents a creation for Burberry during the Burberry’s autumn/winter 2022 ready-to-wear collection fashion show in London, on March 11. Photo: AFP
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Glittering, futuristic details featured in Burberry’s autumn/winter 2022 ready-to-wear collection fashion show in London, on March 11. Photo: AFP
Glittering, futuristic details featured in Burberry’s autumn/winter 2022 ready-to-wear collection fashion show in London, on March 11. Photo: AFP

“It was important for me to explore what it means to belong, how our roots influence our identity and how the power of community and togetherness is what truly brings meaning to the world,” he said in a statement, also paying homage to London.

Of course, Burberry’s signature trench coat featured in the brand’s autumn-winter 2022 ready-to-wear collection fashion show in London, on March 11. Photo: AFP
Of course, Burberry’s signature trench coat featured in the brand’s autumn-winter 2022 ready-to-wear collection fashion show in London, on March 11. Photo: AFP

“The collection embodies an intangible essence that is Britishness, a unique fusion of honouring the beauty of the past, whilst also remaining focused on the future with thankfulness, hope and love.”

Flashes of colour and metallic details can be seen underneath a coat during Burberry’s autumn/winter 2022 ready-to-wear collection fashion show in London, on March 11. Photo: AFP
Flashes of colour and metallic details can be seen underneath a coat during Burberry’s autumn/winter 2022 ready-to-wear collection fashion show in London, on March 11. Photo: AFP
A gold tone look from Burberry’s fashion collection, unveiled in London, on March 11. Photo: Invision/AP
A gold tone look from Burberry’s fashion collection, unveiled in London, on March 11. Photo: Invision/AP
Even models’ faces were artfully embellished for Burberry’s autumn/winter 2022 ready-to-wear collection fashion show in London, on March 11. Photo: AFP
Even models’ faces were artfully embellished for Burberry’s autumn/winter 2022 ready-to-wear collection fashion show in London, on March 11. Photo: AFP