Burberry Opens Flagship in Paris

As November ended and December took the spotlight, so did Burberry. It opened a brand new store in Paris, which happens to be its now-largest location worldwide. British friends — including co-host and Burberry Body fragrance face Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Cara Delevingne — were present at the grand commencement.

The 10,000-square foot flagship is made up of four floors, located at 56 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore, directly across from the British Embassy. The crowd moved over to the British Ambassador's residence after the store-opening cocktail, and the British pop band known as The Feeling presented a live performance for all to enjoy.

Burberry chief creative officer Christopher Bailey spent a few hours in the boutique, and he commented on the unified level of impressive sophistication presented by shoppers. "It's in the blood of this city, luxury and fashion," Bailey told WWD.

What is your favorite Burberry possession? Purse, perfume, item of clothing? Tell us!

Text Brittney Schering
Image Stephane Feugere

Christopher Bailey Brings Bold Prints to Burberry Prorsum '12

Christopher Bailey's designs for Burberry Prorsum Spring 2012 really stepped it up this season to wow the crowds -- bringing together beatnik designs, vibrant summer sunset colors, and structured designs. What really brought together all of the looks was the devil in the details that were meticulously executed; everything from crochet work to beading and even carving. The whole line brought together tribal colors and prints with the English sensibilities that have won the fashion industry decade after decade.

The most interesting development this season is the overwhelming placement of parkas as opposed to the classic Burberry trench, which was very modern in both it's silhouette as well as it's pairings in the look. All in all Bailey seems to have brought together the best of all trends this season, as well as the classics we've come to expect.

Text Corinna Fabre

Source: Burberry

Best Designer of the Year

The British Fashion Awards took place last night and the bigger winner of the night was Christopher Bailey, Burberry's Creative Director. Bailey was named best designer of the year.

This is not Christopher Bailey's first British Fashion Award, he has previously been recognized with the Menswear Designer of the Year award in 2007 and 2008 and was also named best designer of the year in 2005.

At 38 years old Bailey is Chief Creative Director of Burberry, and is responsible for the design of all Burberry collections and product lines as well as the overall image of the company.

Bailey has helped turn Burberry into a global luxury label and for that we thank him.

Congratulations Christopher Bailey!

- Erin Jones

Emma Watson As The New Face of Burberry

You've probably seen Emma Watson as the cute sidekick in the Harry Potter movies but to much surprise, Emma is all grown up now and is sporting a killer trench coat in the Fall 09 photos as the new face for Burberry.

Burberry designer Christopher Bailey has managed to do it again combining a classic, traditional look with a slight edge. Watson is featured in Burberry's ads with nude lipstick and smoldering eyes, a look always favorable for fall temperatures. With only a few more months left of summer and fall outfits looking like this, I'm already looking forward to to my new wardrobe.