Burberry Prorsum S/S 2012 in 150 Words

As a little get-back-into-the-swing-of-things-after-summer exercise for uni, we had to write 150 words on something we observed at fashion week. I naturally chose to write about the Burberry show and instead of doing a standard catwalk report, I decided to try to capture the mood and feel of the event.

Check Mate
Kensington Gardens, 4pm, 19th September, my ticket is checked and I’m let in. The fashion elite have gathered, an eager buzz resonates and paparazzi await the arrival of the illusive front row. Seats are taken and a hush takes over the specially erected oversized greenhouse-type building. We stare down the catwalk when Cara Delivingne appears in an aubergine calf length trench, striped peaked cap and raffia wedges to the tune of Nina Simone’s “I Put a Spell on You”. The collection is a wash of ocre, deep plum and evergreen. High-waisted pencil skirts, silk pleated dresses, humble cardigans and parkas with raffia lined hoods add to the iconic trenches in turquoise and sodalite. African inspired beading and prints are dotted through the looks completed with metallic accessories and large bags.

As the music fades, the crowd await Christopher Bailey’s bow before piling out and darting our separate ways, fingers glued to our respective internet devices to tell the world what we’ve just seen.

Burberry Prorsum S/S 2012 - A Sneak Peak

I haven't quite had time to gather all my photos from the show yet and will obviously fill you in on how I got that illusive ticket but I was too excited to wait until tomorrow* to show you something! Here are the photos I took with my terrible Blackberry camera and a quick shot of my outfit.

The back of Anna Wintours iconic bob

Model Jordan Dunn and the front row including (from left) Ellie Goulding, Kanye West, Sienna Miller, Gemma Arterton, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Mario Testino, Andy Murray and Kim Sears.

Model Cara Delevingne

The Finale

All clothes - Zara. To see a better photo of the shoes and trench, click here and dress, click here.

Ticket to Wonderland

I urge you to see the full show and report on Vogue.com or Style.com. An amazing collection.

*As promised but decidedly late - additional photos taken of the show