As an icon of British elegance with a heritage in adventure (founder Thomas Burberry started by designing outdoor attire and invented the weather-proof gabardine fabric, after all), Burberry can be counted on for designs that are equal parts bold and practical. Take the bags from its Summer 2023 collection: signature everyday-friendly styles that turn heads thanks to a clever play on house motifs.
Illustrations by Natasha Hassan
How’s this for a casual carry‐all for those who dare? A usually preppy number crafted in canvas with a leather trim, Burberry’s Freya tote breaks out for the tropics‐friendly, summer season with a refreshing raffia makeover punctuated by the brand’s graphic monogram.
Popularly thought of as Burberry’s It cross‐body bag, the Lola goes mermaidcore for the brand’s Summer collection. Instead of its signature padded lambskin finish, its exterior is now woven out of yarn in contrasting colours to create a hypnotic all‐over pattern. A dusting of sequins makes it an even bigger splash.
The roomy Burberry London Tote bag this summer season brings on the classic charm with a Burberry Check cotton canvas finish in either a Briar Brown/Black or Briar Brown/White colourway – a look that’s indisputably iconic.
This article first appeared in the July 2023 Graphic Design Edition of FEMALE