Gabrielle Union put an avant-garde spin on Burberry’s signature checks at the brand’s London Fashion Week show, mixing psychedelic prints and pops of color for an edgy front row ensemble. But it was her printed kitten heel sandals that added the final touch of eclectic style.
Union donned an oversized trench coat resized with an abstract take on Burberry’s classic check print. Towards the hemline, the checks warped into almost psychedelic variations, nodding to creative director Daniel Lee’s penchant for reconstructing house codes. Playing up the optical illusion effect, Union then sported graphic print tights, their supersized checks giving sock boot vibes.
Grounding the dizzying patterns were Union’s sandals, featuring a similar abstract motif in shades of black, white and sunny yellow – the only burst of color in her outfit. The color-blocked kitten heels provided a sturdy base for Union’s envelope-pushing look. With a black and white shoulder bag also featuring some yellow accents, the shoes tied the adventurous ensemble together.
Never one to shy away from bold style choices, Union embraced the trippy prints and colors with aplomb. The unlikely pairing of sandals and tights suddenly felt fresh and modern. Leave it to Union to make an cerebral concept like distorted checks feel fun and approachable.
By styling her Burberry pieces with off-kilter details like the warped tights and colorful heels, Union offered an imaginative take on heritage fashion codes. She proved that even the most recognizable house signatures like Burberry’s checks can be reimagined if you think outside the box.
