BURBERRY AUTUMN/WINTER 2020 COLLECTION MEMORIES
‘Moving back to London recently – a city I first discovered as a young student – gave me a real sense of nostalgia. It was the place where I learnt to be myself and a city where I gained the confidence to be the man that I am today. I have this strong feeling of pride when I think about the early days of my career, when I was an emerging designer still learning my craft and taking inspiration wherever I could find it.
The memory of this special and formative time in my life is what has influenced this collection – from the places I visited and the people that surrounded me to the music that inspired me. It is this side of my personal journey that I wanted to blend with the codes and language that I have started to define here at Burberry.’
Riccardo Tisci, Burberry Chief Creative Officer
THE COLLECTION
Named Memories, Riccardo Tisci’s Autumn/Winter 2020 collection for Burberry takes inspiration from reflections of his early years as a young designer, whilst continuing to solidify key codes for the fashion house.
The collection captures Riccardo’s memories of the diverse places he visited, discovering who he was as a designer whilst developing his craft. From Italy where he was raised, to London where he studied, to India where he moved after graduating. The collection combines signature Burberry pieces – from trench coats, tailoring and duffle coats – with modern silhouettes, prints and fabrications.
WOMEN
The trench coat softened with off-the-shoulder silhouettes, exaggerated ties, curly shearling and faux fur. A car coat, blouson and blazer spliced with voluminous capes. Long collarless coats in double wool-cashmere and leather and equestrian-inspired quilted jackets.
Panelled tailoring, jodhpurs, fluted skirts and reconstructed shirt dresses in collaged check. Layered cricket stripes and prints, and cinched rugby-style dresses. Gathered details on dresses and blouses. Evening silhouettes in fluid chain mail, plaid and jersey – contoured with crystal fringing and ring-pierced cut outs.
MEN Outerwear is explored through textural contrasts and updated check prints. The car coat combined with a field jacket. The duffle coat panelled in plaid wool and felted cashmere. Classic trench coats with attached hoodies, puffer jackets and double-lapel details.
English-fit jackets with reconstructed cuffs and lapels, styled with slim tailored trousers, silk-twill shirts and sweaters – all patchworked in plaid. Low-slung tapered trousers in tailored wool and plonge lambskin, reworked rugby shirts, and silk-chiffon tunic silhouettes.
ACCESSORIES
Introducing the Olympia bag collection, featuring a shoulder bag in three sizes and a crossbody bag. Fabrications include Monogram jacquard, star-appliquéd suede and smooth structured leather in rich saturated tones.
A supersized Pocket Bag, Society holdall and duffle bag in plaid. A metal paillette clutch for evening.
The Arthur sneaker is updated with a Cuban heel, a new hybrid style for men and women. Sculptural point-toe pumps, mules and boots with wraparound tie details. Men’s Derby shoes are reworked with a square toe and Cuban heel in polished leather and check cotton.
Transparent disc earrings with logoed studs, and earrings and rings with sculptural silhouettes.
KEY COLOURS
Burberry beige and grey with black, dark green, russet and metallic accents.
KEY PRINTS Exploration of checks from Burberry House check and tartan to Prince of Wales plaid and muted shades of beige and red. The animal kingdom evolves through spotted monkey prints and elephant motifs.
MUSIC Renowned pianists Katia and Marielle Labèque and producer Arca performed a live soundscape curated for the show featuring ‘Distant Places’ composed by David Chalmin, ‘Fantasia in F minor’ composed by Franz Schubert and ‘Four Movements for Two Pianos’ composed by Philip Glass.
HAIR AND MAKE-UP
Make-up – Pat McGrath
Hair – Guido Palau
MEMORIES
London, 17 February 2020
‘Moving back to London recently - a city I first discovered as a young student - gave me a real sense of nostalgia. It was the place where I learnt to be myself and a city where I gained the confidence to be the man that I am today. I have this strong feeling of pride when I think about the early days of my career, when I was an emerging designer still learning my craft and taking inspiration wherever I could find it.
The memory of this special and formative time in my life is what has influenced this collection – from the places I visited and the people that surrounded me to the music that inspired me. It is this side of my personal journey that I wanted to blend with the codes and language that I have started to define here at Burberry.’
Riccardo Tisci, Burberry Chief Creative Officer
Burberry unveiled its Autumn/Winter 2020 collection at Kensington Olympia in London earlier today.
Named Memories, the collection for men and women is inspired by Chief Creative Officer Riccardo Tisci’s reflections on his formative years as a young designer, and is imbued with references to the places he visited – from London to India – the people he met and the music that informed him at the start of his career.
Memories continues to build upon the fashion house’s rich heritage and signature cues – from the Burberry beige colour palette and trench coats to classic tailoring and duffle coats – juxtaposed with new, modern silhouettes, prints and fabrications.
The collection was presented at Kensington Olympia’s National Hall on a mirrored runway which towered in front of the seated audience. Renowned pianists Katia and Marielle Labèque and producer Arca performed a live soundscape curated for the show featuring Distant Places composed by David Chalmin, Fantasy in F Minor composed by Franz Schubert and Four Movements for Two Pianos composed by Phillip Glass.
Over 800 guests attended the show including Cate Blanchett, Odell Beckham Jr, FKA Twigs, Lourdes Leon, Jacob Elordi, Hunter Schafer, Naomi Campbell, Micheal Ward, Skin, AJ Tracey, Kristen McMenamy, Mari Natsuki, Yolanda Hadid, Ladyfag, Luka Sabbat, Shay, Boychild, Wu Tsang, Lea T, Mahmood, ASAP Nast, William Djoko, Burna Boy, Dajana Roncione, Joy Crookes, Lous and The Yakuza, Rina Sawayama and Sippin’ T.
Both new faces and established Burberry models walked the show including Ugbad Abdi, Izaak Adu, Maxwell Annoh, Benji Arvay, Thialda Bok, Mariacarla Boscono , Alexis Chaparro, Sora Choi, He Cong, Lucas Davey, Matteo Ferri, Bella Hadid, Gigi Hadid, Kacie Hall, Tara Halliwell, Nozomu Ito, KristiÄns Jakovļevs, Kendall, Tashi Jay-Kwayie, Amanda Martins, Hannah Motler,Reece Nelson, Usman Obe, Jay Park, Keone Pillay, Faretta Radic, Irina Shayk, Joan Smalls, Fran Summers, Mona Tougaard, Rianne van Rompaey and Astrid Voss.
The collection for men and women features classic Burberry trench coats, car coats, duffle coats and equestrian-inspired quilted jackets, alongside long collarless coats, tailoring, jodhpurs and fluted skirts – all in textural contrasts and new prints. Introducing the Olympia bag collection featuring a shoulder bag in three sizes and a crossbody bag. A supersized Pocket Bag, Society holdall and duffle bag in plaid also feature.
Burberry’s Autumn/Winter 2020 runway show has been certified as carbon neutral and the house has taken measures to both reduce and offset the carbon emissions associated with the show.
Burberry Autumn / Winter 2020 – Broll shot list
00’03” - Burberry Autumn / Winter 2020, GVs VIP guest arrivals
00’05” – Lous & The Yazuka
00’12” – AJ Tracey
00’14” – Rina Sawayama
00’18” – Rola
00’23” – Skin
00’25” – Joy Crookes
00’28” – Bobby Gillespie
00’30” – Bobby Gillespie and sons
00’35” – Mahmood
00’42” - Michael Ward
00’51” - Luka Sabbat
00’58” – Mari Natsuki
01’01” – Yolanda Hadid
01’04” – Vanessa Wong
01’08” - FKA Twigs
01’14” – Fai
01’17” - Jacob Elordi
01’18 - Shay
01’24” – Edem Dossou
01’29” – Wu Tsang and Boychild
01’37” - Hunter Schafer
01’47” – Kristen McMenamy
01’50” – Kristen McMenamy and son
01’52” - Winnie Harlow
02’04” - Cate Blanchett
02’14” – Karen Elson
02’20” – Odell Beckham Jr
02’24” – Naomi Campbell
02’31” – Mahmood
02’34” - Cate Blanchett
02’42” - Hunter Schafer
02’45” – Mahmood &
02’47” - Michael Ward
02’53” - Jacob Elordi
03’04” - FKA Twigs
03’08” – Michael Ward, Hunter Schafer & FKA Twigs
03’10 – Jacob Elordi & Cate Blanchett
03’12” - Michael Ward, Hunter Schafer & FKA Twigs
03’14” – Lous & The Yazuka
03’18” – Skin
03’22” – Joy Crookes & AJ Tracey
03’26 – GVs of the Burberry Autumn / Winter 2020 Show
06’58” – Contact information
17 February 2020
