Spring / Summer 2026 Burberry show in London review by Pedro Vasconcelos

Burberry is at its best when it leans on its authority. For SS26, British culture was explored through its musical legacy.

Citing inspiration from the upcoming Beatles film, the British designer pushed for tighter silhouettes. His mop-top muses inspired both funky colored fitted suits and mouthwatering skinny scarves,

It wasn’t just with silhouettes Lee experimented on. Denim, cotton and woven raffias were made waterproof, seeking to expand the material lexicon of Burberry.

Crochet dresses paired with Glastonbury-appropriate boots and twin sets layered under parkas: the dirt-covered runway projected an unmistakable image. Festival culture was honored earnestly.

With Twiggy in the front row, Daniel Lee saw the brand’s legacy through a mod kaleidoscope. Psychedelic (but still lucid) checkered trench coats were cut shorter than usual, sitting quaintly at models’ thighs.

As the company resurfaces after a difficult period, Lee projected a bright creative future. Hemlines rose, colors grew brighter.

But then again, the blue sky painted inside the venue’s ceiling also covered the clouds above—only time will tell if his vision can weather the storm.

Text by Pedro Vasconcelos