RUNWAY: Burberry SS19

Riccardo Tisci's debut at Burberry is one of the most anticipated collections this season and he did not disappoint consumers, editors and Burberry's financial stakeholders with an expansive collection that offered plenty of classic pieces, high-markup accessories and bringing to the British heritage house some true street cred. The collection, as mentioned, was huge and there were 40 women's looks before a single of the nearly 50 men's looks hit the runway. There was a clear order in the offerings. First up for both sexes were classic Burberry attire (trenches, suits, shirts and the like), all of which had stunning finishes, with a few details that either wow'd (like the cross-body umbrella holders) or confused (such as the inner horizontal button closure on the outerwear). Next up were the street-inspired sportswear, which is something of Tisci's forte. This manifested itself with lounge-y cut trousers with athletic stripes on the sides, graphic prints on trenches and mackintoshes, and even some pointed pockets. In all, it was a strong debut that signaled a more inclusive Burberry, one that does not cater just to the high street with fancy suits and thousand-dollar trenchcoats but also to a younger demographic that embraces statement-making pieces rather than quiet luxury. Burberry is no longer one or the other.