Gabrielle Union Blooms in Burberry at London Fashion Week
As crisp autumn air swept London Fashion Week, Gabrielle Union embraced the spirit of spring in a floral-printed Burberry dress at the British brand’s fall 2024 show. Making a vibrant entrance to Victoria Park, the actress radiated in a long-sleeved red velvet number covered in a blue and white daisy print. The $4,050 handkerchief-hemmed dress featured a alluring open back, elevating the garden-esque motif with a modern twist. Ever the fashion chameleon, Union adeptly balanced the sweetheart neckline and whimsical print with sleek Leather Bay sandals, their electric blue leather buckles and heels complementing the frock’s pops of sapphire and cornflower. A buttery leather Rocking Horse bag in sunny yellow completed the look with a palette of primary tones.
Her attire featured a long-sleeved, $4,050 red velvet dress, which was covered in a print of white daisies and blue poppies. The handkerchief-hemmed piece, however, featured a surprise: a circular cutout back, which elevated Union’s look from chic to sleek. Stylist Thomas Christos Kikis paired Union’s floral dress with Burberry’s Leather Bay sandals—a thong-strapped style with blue leather uppers, squared toes, and enameled buckles—to match the dress’s similar pops of color.
Union was out and about during London Fashion Week, and by the looks of her outfit, you’d think it was already spring. Honestly, I wasn’t mad about it, because I cannot wait for the season of flowers, sunshine, and warmer temps to drop. But, the fact that it just snowed in NYC over the weekend was a rude awakening — it’s not quite the time yet, but at least I get to live vicariously through Union’s spring-perfect outfit that consisted of a colorful, floral-print midi dress with an asymmetric hem and a totally open back (so sexy!). She paired the spring-y number with a pastel yellow shoulder bag and the most unexpected shoes for this time of year: blue, croc-embossed thong wedges.
Later during Burberry’s star-studded after party, the fashion maven switched into neutral-toned separates from the brand’s forthcoming 2024 collection. Transitioning into a beige cotton parka and coordinating cargo pants, Union brought a sporty finesse to Burberry’s beloved heritage check print with verdant Box sneakers. The athleisure shoes’ grass green knit and daisy yellow accents linked back to the actress’ initial cheerful florals, proving her savvy for color coordination and seasonal layering. Between two diverse Burberry ensembles, Gabrielle Union displayed her unmatched skill for versatile dressing and transitional outfits ideal for fickle spring weather.
