
Fashion Enthusiasts in London Are Supporting the Burberry Comeback—20 Items We're Embracing
I’m not sure about you, but when I think of legendary festival fashion, Glastonbury immediately comes to mind, especially the memorable supermodels from the 2003 festival and internet sensation Alexa Chung’s style in 2014. The combinations of knee-high boots with barn jackets, graphic tees paired with slip dresses, micro shorts alongside leather vests—there's so much to remember. Nowadays, fashion enthusiasts are revisiting those archives for inspiration drawn from these influential women. Fortunately, Alexa Chung is upholding her legacy in Burberry's Festival campaign, showcasing her in a dazzling pink sequined dress, an anorak, and mud-covered rubber boots—an ensemble that will likely grace mood boards for years ahead. This luxury brand has been central to festival attire for decades, celebrating British music culture while maintaining an aesthetic. The festival collection captures the essence of 1990s fashion and presents items that seamlessly blend style with practicality. If you'd like to see more of the pieces defining this collection and shaping my ideal wardrobe, keep scrolling. (Image credit: Burberry Festival campaign images, Burberry Ready to Wear Runway Collection Fall/Winter 1999) Whether you’re heading to a fall music festival or following the trends on social media, this collection will whisk you away to your favorite festival grounds filled with sound systems, stages, and of course, mud. If I’m going to sing off-key to my favorite tracks and dance in the rain, I plan to do it stylishly, starting with the weather-ready Rubber Marsh Stamp Low and High Boots. (Just so you know, stomping around in rubber boots is practically a rite of passage at UK festivals.) And we can’t overlook the cropped fleece vest, ideal for light layering. While we’re on the subject of layers, let’s highlight this bib style from Burberry's F/W 1999 runway collection. This look keeps a neutral color scheme, focusing on the check print. Fast forward 26 years, and we’re reimagining this style for the festival scene with check-patterned high boots, a miniskirt, a logo tee, and a vest. This outfit represents our 2025 interpretation of past Burberry runway ensembles.
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Cropped Fleece Gilet in Shrew Melange
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Knight Stamp Cotton T-Shirt in Chalk
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Rubber Marsh Stamp High Boots in Black
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Rubber Marsh Stamp Low Boots in Black
(Image credit: Burberry Festival campaign images, Burberry Ready to Wear Spring/Summer 2000, London Fashion Week SS25) The iconic Burberry Check has seen numerous remarkable variations (notice the mixed-print dress from the S/S RTW 2000 collection), and each is immediately recognized as the brand's hallmark print. However, we must address the legendary Burberry trench coat. It remains a vital part of British style discussions even amidst a constantly changing fashion scene and a swiftly shifting trend cycle. In other terms, Gen Alpha will undoubtedly grasp the significance of the Burberry trench. A relaxed graphic tee, denim cutoffs, tall boots, and an oversized trench create a quintessential festival outfit—can you envision it? And no outfit is complete without a timeless bag slung casually over the shoulder. Currently, I’m leaning towards the Highlands Tote, which features a jacquard-woven Burberry Check with a protective coated finish to keep essentials safe from unpredictable weather. To summarize, I'm excited to book the flight and refresh my wardrobe.
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Long Check Collar Castleford Trench Coat in Hamper
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Medium Highlands Tote in Sand
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Mini Highlands Shoulder Bag in Sand
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Mini Highlands Bag in Sand
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Highlands Shoulder Bag in Soap
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Mini Highlands Bowling Bag in Mahogany Red
(Image credit: Burberry) Festival-goers are experts in preparation. They plan their outfits months in advance, pack their bags with every conceivable emergency item, and create detailed itineraries to ensure the atmosphere is just right. In this celebrated festival campaign, artists are seen sporting packable capes, hooded jackets, cotton Harrington jackets, and parkas in the brand's signature check print. If you want to exude a flirty vibe, I’d recommend taking inspiration from Cara Delevingne's style. The contrast of edgy outerwear with softer feminine pieces like the pleated skirt seen above epitomizes the cool girl aesthetic.
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Short Gabardine Parka in Flax
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Check Lightweight Jacket in Sand
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Cropped Quilted Nylon Jacket in Shale/Brush
(Image credit: Burberry) It would be remiss of me not to delve into the menswear pieces that are part of this collection. The men's festival edit highlights bold classics, featuring brighter shades with primary colors prominently displayed, such as in the Knight Stamp Gabardine Bucket Hat and Reversible Check Hooded
























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