Womenswear: Burberry Spring/Summer 2016 collection

Classic coats and functional pieces mixed with elements of regalia. English lace and floor-length satin dresses with leather biker jackets. The Rucksack, regimental tailoring and The Belt Bag in oblong and square. Capes and weatherproof silks are practical and protective.

THE LACE TRENCH COAT
A slim fit artisanal adaptation of the Burberry trench coat. Traditional tailoring with technical mesh and intricate macramé lace.

THE LIGHTWEIGHT TRENCH COAT
An original relaxed fit design in super-fine, weatherproof silk wool with regimental goldwork cording.

THE SATIN DUFFLE COAT
A classic shape introduced in double-faced silk satin. Royal Navy-inspired wooden toggles and rope closures accent its soft tailoring.

THE BIKER JACKET
A classic piece in natural grain lambskin and ornate goldwork cording. Metal detailing is influenced by twentieth century motoring styles.

THE PEA COAT
A timeless silhouette in soft double-faced cashmere with crested buttons. Functional and lightweight, with nautical influences from designs frequently found in the Burberry archive.

THE RUCKSACK A lightweight design in a protective gabardine-constructed nylon. Cushioned and polished metal chain shoulder straps and multi-zip pockets.

THE BELT BAG – OBLONG
An adaptation of a small officer’s shoulder bag from the Burberry archive. The distinctive buckle invokes classic trench detailing.

THE BELT BAG – SQUARE
A shoulder bag in smooth English suede and House check cotton, woven at the Burberry mill in Yorkshire. Regimental detailing references the trench coat.

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