When Riccardo Tisci left Burberry after five years at the helm, speculation ran rife as to his successor.
In October 2022, Daniel Lee, former Creative Director at Bottega Veneta and the man responsible for redefining the label with viral accessories, took his place at the head of the iconic British brand. The excitement was palpable.
Now, Lee has shown his chops, shaking up the deep-rooted Burberry DNA. The house has dropped its autumn/winter 2023 collection for buyers to browse, just weeks before its upcoming spring/summer 24 runway show as part of London Fashion Week. Its loyal fans are now able to have a gander at what the Bradford-born designer presented at his debut back in February.
For autumn/winter 2023, the catwalk was awash with tartan. Not a single Nova check was laid bare by Lee, who opted for brightly hued designs in clashing shades of violet and marigold set over the classic check designed by Thomas Burberry himself.
The designer championed rambunctious palettes and prints where the models were swathed in plaid and purple colour schemes in the form of longline coats, tights and knitwear sets. Intarsia woollen textures made for snug yet luxurious winter-ready pieces, while also nodding to the brand’s historic incorporation of the fabric in its collections over the decades.
However, the collection was also punctuated by newness. Silver jewels featuring horse-shaped clasp closures and fur-trim trenches breathed life into quintessential Burberry codes, while harking back to the brand’s signature pony-girl aesthetic and classic trench designs.
Commercial value was added in the form of footwear. Faux fur mules appeased the Gen-Z spectator, while genderless marsh boots offered a more subtle adaptation of Lee’s viral puddle boots for Bottega.
The back-to-school aura of the collection was juxtaposed by what we’re dubbing ‘woodlandcore’, thanks to kitsch mallard beanies, hot water bottles and wild rose intarsia graphics. Such accessories demonstrated Lee’s successful subversion of old-school British iconography in order to create endearing, playful designs that made a convincing case for dopamine dressing.
So without further ado, we present to you the best buys from Burberry’s autumn/winter 2023 collection to shop now.
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Menswear
Burberry Argyle Wool Sweater
A prime example of Lee’s incorporation of purple colourways, this argyle wool sweater is comprised of a jacquard-woven brushed wool and features shoulder tassels, ribbed cuffs and a frontal equestrian knight design.
Buy now £1350.00, Burberry
Burberry Reversible Bomber Jacket
Taking a leaf out of Molly Goddard’s colour wheel, Burberry combined candy cane hues to create this zip-up bomber jacket. Available to pre-order.
Buy now £1990.00, Burberry
Burberry Pleated Leather Trouser
Go hell for leather with Burberry’s pleated trousers in an uber-wearable plum shade. They come complete with side slip pockets, press-stud tab cuffs and an adjustable waist for a comfortable fit.
Buy now £4250.00, Burberry
Burberry Duck Print Wool Trouser
The brand’s penchant for ducks shines through with these printed wool trousers. Marigold birds set against an ebony backdrop provide a kitsch yet eye-catching pant for winter.
Buy now £3050.00, Burberry
Burberry Rose Wool Sweater
Everything’s coming up roses for Burberry. This sweater fuses military khaki tones with the feminine flower. Available to pre-order.
Buy now £1450.00, Burberry
Womenswear
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Tradition is firmly intertwined within Burberry’s DNA, yet that is exactly what Daniel Lee is shaking up at the house.
Burberry dropped its autumn/winter 2023 collection for buyers to browse, just weeks before the brand’s upcoming spring/summer 24 display. Fans of the iconic British fashion house are now able to gander at what Lee had to offer last season in the flesh, after the designer’s debut for the brand back in February.
Buy now £2690.00, Burberry
Burberry Check Wool Kilt
Add some tartan to your timeless wardrobe with Burberry’s checked kilt in a delectable pear pigment. Available to pre-order.
Buy now £1490.00, Burberry
Burberry Check Wool Skirt
Tap into the zeitgeist’s fascination with rose adornments with the brand’s checked wool skirt in raspberry ripple tones featuring a gathered floral at the waist.
Buy now £1185.00, Burberry
Burberry Check Mohair Blend Sweater
No winter collection is ever complete without a sprinkling of mohair. Pair the check wool skirt with this punchy pink jumper for an awe-inspiring seasonal ensemble.
Buy now £1590.00, Burberry
Burberry Duck Print Viscose Blouse
Farm chic has never been so effortless. This duck print blouse features forest green ducks bathing in a pool of cream, crafted from viscose and topped off with a press-stud wraparound collar.
Buy now £1490.00, Burberry
Shoes
Burberry Shearling Step Rose Sandals
Quite frankly, we’ve never wanted a pair of shoes so badly. Available in violet and sulphur schemes, these rose-clad heels showcase a leather structure complete with velvet rose motifs and fur trims.
Buy now £890.00, Burberry
Burberry Leather Saddle Low Boots
Saddle boots are dominating TikTok and for good reason. Burberry’s aubergine rendition incorporates buckle detailing, a buttery leather design and polished metal hardware.
Buy now £1590.00, Burberry
Accessories
Burberry Wool Duck Beanie
The hero piece of the whole collection is the Burberry duck beanie that caused the FROW to do a double take. Add to basket before they’re all gone.
Buy now £2990.00, Burberry
Burberry Argyle Wool Blend Tights
Time to treat your legs to a glow-up. A knitted stretch wool blend featuring an argyle print, the tights are a more subtle way to spice up a look.
Buy now £490.00, Burberry
Burberry Check Wool Hot Water Bottle
Cosy up with a luxury hot water bottle designed with winter wind-downs in mind. Norwegian-woven wool holds warmth close for a supremely snug experience.
Buy now £290.00, Burberry
Burberry Check Wool Hooded Scarf
A blue scarf never goes amiss, and this one is a contemporary spin on Burberry’s iconic Nova check neck warmers.
Buy now £690.00, Burberry
Burberry Rose Clutch
If you’re going to be inconvenienced by a clutch bag, it may as well be a Burberry one. The brand's rose clutch in plum is a romantic piece of evening arm candy for stylish soirees.
Buy now £1990.00, Burberry
