18 October 2012

Quintessentially British

This older Burberry Prorsum  fall campaign epitomises many of the things I love about autumn: sober, impeccably-cut coats, ageless trenches, knitwear, emblematic tartans (in short the perfect attire for the season), plus that very British atmosphere: charming countryside, family heritage, the romance and traditions of England. Demure, but eccentric too. I never tire of a beautiful fashion story.

photos: Mario Testino, Burberry Prorsum AW 1998 ad campaign

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11 Responses to Quintessentially British

  1. LittleRus wrote on
    --> 18 October 2012 at 4:24 pm

    I can honestly say this one and a few others are some of my most favourite Testino works. I loved older Burberry ad campaigns very much. x

    • classiq wrote on
      --> 18 October 2012 at 4:30 pm

      Campaigns, editorials, they all used to be more beautiful in the past (and I don’t mean vintage ones, but 10, 20 years old). I have two other Burberry campaigns (SS 1998 and AW 1999) that along with this one are my all-time favourites.

  2. Odessa wrote on
    --> 18 October 2012 at 5:50 pm

    Whenever I am in London, I feel that the Brits are so much more stylish than the Dutch. They really make a good effort to present themselves. All will be well btw, thanks for asking! xoxo

  3. Elisabeth Ruth wrote on
    --> 18 October 2012 at 6:28 pm

    I feel a bit of Jules et Jim in this pictorial…:) Amazing British texture though! It’s wonderful to see such beautiful old campaigns. Nobody does them as well as they used to although they all try to imitate.

  4. Priscilla Joy wrote on
    --> 18 October 2012 at 10:19 pm

    Beautiful post.
    Have a great day

  5. christine | The Plumed Nest wrote on
    --> 18 October 2012 at 10:58 pm

    Ah! I wish to dress my twin boys like that everyday. It completely melts my heart, that boy is so adorable in his knickers and hat! lovely photos xo

  6. Vintage life en vogue wrote on
    --> 18 October 2012 at 11:14 pm

    adorable shots! alrady pinned them 🙂

  7. Alexis Grace wrote on
    --> 18 October 2012 at 11:16 pm

    It really is such an elegant ad! Very posh and perfectly fall!

  8. FASHION IMPERATIVE wrote on
    --> 18 October 2012 at 11:54 pm

    Beautiful! Love the blac and white shots! 🙂

    A.
    FASHION IMPERATIVE FI FB

  9. Helen @ TheStyleSchedule wrote on
    --> 19 October 2012 at 3:57 am

    Ada, everytime you post an editorial that you love, it really gives me a picture of you! Classic, fun, feminine, stylish, natural… I love the second last image– its just magic! 🙂

  10. Jody Brettkelly wrote on
    --> 19 October 2012 at 4:41 am

    That top coat is a forever one. Love how the Brits dress – they don’t try and be always “cute” like some of the American woman, they will take risks and put it out there.