Rain At Burberry

Christopher Bailey’s new collection for Burberry was dubbed “Burberry Weather Boys.” “A coat for all seasons,” the designer explained. And, yes, there was plenty of hardy outerwear, from the blanket check wool toppers that opened, to a variety of felted parkas and wools subjected to a wide variety of texturizing and weather-proofing. Rain happens, and you’d better be prepared. And rain it did: After the troupes had marched out to a Dusty Springfield and Cliff Richard soundtrack, the heavens opened—or at least the rafters above the audience’s heads—and the water came rushing down. For their final exit, each came out with an added protective layer: a transparent rain poncho over his look. There’s no predicting the weather, as the adage goes, except perhaps at Burberry, where it can be marshalled to remind the audience, boy, I could really use a good, rain-proof coat. And lo and behold: Those shown on Burberry’s runway are available for pre-order right now on