If you happen to be in New York City on Thursday, you’ll be celebrating (along with the rest of the fashion district) “Burberry Day”. The mayor named the day in honor of the upcoming opening of Burberry’s new US headquarters.
In addition to the excitement of the opening, Christopher Bailey, creative director of the label, announced that the Burberry will return to its roots for a season. Their Spring 2010 collection for Burberry Prorsum will once again show in London during fashion week in September.
“It just feels right,” says Bailey. “There’s such great momentum and energy here within the brand.”
Unfortunately for Brits, the move from Milan to London for the upcoming runway presentation is a temporary situation for now. Other designers, especially promising stars like Christopher Kane, are hoping for more of the kind due to the wide publicity that Burberry’s switch brings.
“It’s really good for all of us,” says Christopher Kane. “The injection of attention again is great. Hopefully, they’ll come, and then come back again.”
I have to agree with Kane on this matter. It’s good to see Burberry getting some spotlight for heading back home. After all, they do owe their success to London.
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