Christopher Bailey for Burberry Prorsum is chic British retro renditions sans the outdated vintage stuffiness. The gifted designer�s inventive reinterpretations of old classics like empire waist dresses, pea coats, brass button sailor jackets, military frocks, circle skirts and leather trenches reek of a contemporary sensibility. Topped off by striped scarves, Beatles caps, suede gloves and messenger bags; these inspired creations (just right for boarding school aristocrats with a penchant for the sixties) make a blas� stylistic statement.

Opening his standing ovation caliber show with a simple floral print knee-length skirt in rust colors, paired with a navy blue tailored coat; Bailey explicitly asserted his bid for effortless composure. Quietly dignified, positively cool Burberry�s autumnal clothes are designed to set off a London youthquake. Discreet and unassuming at heart, ingenious and inspired in essence; these loop-n-bone toggle coats, Mongolian fur-trim jackets, and pleated chiffon dresses are the antithesis to �look at me� garments emblazoned with logos.