Ad Campaigns And Catalogues #73

Below: Click on pics to enlarge for better view. I love this shot most because of the very statement making pieces featured. Those bondage strap men's tee are a must have next Spring Summer! And ladies, the toga style wrapped dress adds some tough chic to your look! Power to the women:-)

Burberry Spring Summer 2010 Ad Campaign

Applause goes to Burberry for consistently supporting British talents as a homegrown luxury brand. Shows the brand values its heritage and values British talents to exemplify the Burberry sensibility.

This Spring Summer 2010, we see the return of Emma Watson who embodies classic, effortless beauty and am incredibly talented. They say good genes run in the family, so Christopher Bailey decides to cast another member of the Watson family, namely Alex Watson, brother of Emma alongside our English belle. Both look just stunning in the campaign. Other cute faces in the cast include Matt Gilmour, Max Hurd and George Craig. Lucky Emma, the 'rose' amongst all the handsome 'thorns'. (Oh how chivalrous the guys are, they even helped to carry Emma's 'women's bags' for her!:-P)

Shot by Mario Testino, the fresh lighting and slightly purple overtones lends a sweet summery feel but contrasted by the military details in the ready to wear pieces. Very interesting:-) I like! This Spring Summer 2010 collection brings back wonderful memories of attending the actual fashion show in London. My first! But will have to give the FW2010 men's show a miss due to work and resource issues. Hope I will be able to attend the Spring Summer 2011 shows! Burberry will always have a special place in my heart:-) Such beautiful clothes and vibe that I get from the brand:-)

Source: Burberry

Ad Campaigns And Catalogues #60

Burberry London Spring Summer 2010 : Part 2

Since the first post I did on Burberry London's collection was very well received and many of you sent me favourable responses. Here's more looks from the collection:-P

I love the women's chunky bangles. Statement pieces that makes an outfit. And more drool worthy bags to coerce your credit cards:-P

As for guys, the sky blue trench coat is an eye catching outerwear that will get you enough attention on artofthetrench.com. Anyone game for it?:-P

Source: Burberry

My MANy Bags News #160

Below: The lovely Harwood bag in brown leather accented with gold patent leather trims on the corners. I love the rivets that lined the top of the bag and the handles.


Below: A very nice shape for the bag...

Below: Magnetic closure for easy access to contents... and a middle zip compartment that divides the interior into 2 to get more organised:-P

Below: Comes in a luxurious and glamourous gold too! Perfect to dazzle at x'mas parties:-)

Below: The one featured in the lookbook is in a large size...

Burberry London Harwood Leather Bag

For those of you who have asked me what bag is Iekeliene (the gorgeous model:-p) carrying from the new Spring Summer 2010 Burberry London collection... well, I got a reply from Burberry!

It's called the Harwood and the large one (which Iekeliene is holding in the lookbook) retails for £1095. However, at present the stores will carry the medium version since not too many women are as tall as Iekeliene to be able to pull off a bigger version. The medium version retails for £895 and is now available in stores (I presume in UK:-) Do enquire in Singapore's Burberry stores if you are interested. However, the bag is sold online at www.burberry.com ) I think what makes the bag interesting is the patent gold leather corners and the rivets the lined the top and handles which gives it an armored feel in a luxurious way. (I am surprised that the metal looking corners are leather instead of metal plates... this means less weight for the bag which is excellent!) Very nicely designed, I 'approve' hands and legs up!:-)

Source: Burberry

Retail price: £1095 (large), £895 (medium). Where to buy: Burberry

Ad Campaigns And Catalogues #59

Below: Burberry London's upcoming Spring Summer 2010 collection... dashing and pretty in white and beige:-) The ladies huge bag with the Burberry check works well for a confident woman's look!

Below: The women's shoe are a winner in this collection. Wearing socks with sandals do look amazingly chic and cool!

Below: Olive drab green and browns are predominant in the collection and sometimes accented with a dash of fresh leafy green...

Below: Male Burberry fans rejoice...now your laptop/document case can look as good as you:-)

Below: Burberry checks mixed with leafy graphic prints... a new take on the brand's signature pattern...

Below: Burberry checks reworked with hearts for fresh appeal on handbags...

Below: I like the bag with the metal corners...very edgy detailing...

Burberry London Spring Summer 2010

Further to my post about the opening of the new Burberry London and Burberry Brit boutiques in NYC, here's more looks from the upcoming Burberry London Spring Summer 2010 collection that should lure you to visit the new store very soon:-P

Sublime palette of olive drab browns/greens, navy blues and greys are accented with a dash of leafy green, summery whites and touches of lavender, making this collection a good transition from winter to the new spring summer season. Military influences abounds as evident in the many olive green coloured pieces and styling. The Burberry checks are given a new spin with the introduction of hearts pattern and leafy silhouettes for fresh appeal and applied onto bags and trenches. The traditional Burberry check pattern no longer stays in the past but is being moved with the times:-) I love progress in a brand's identity so they can always be relevant.

I also especially adore the women's shoes which has strappy designs and worn over socks, making a strong statement for a confident women. The men's collection showcases the Burberry checks on ties, scarves or even a document/laptop folio which is great for the working professional. I can see those pieces becoming a hot seller in the stores.

All in all, a refined collection yet again from Burberry, the brand who seldom disappoints in bringing us elegant, contemporary British styles that is not just about a 6 month trend duration. Start planning your summer looks now... Burberry London seems like a good place to start.

Source: Burberry