The Art of Design Issue 20 2016 | Page 113

Feature BURBERRY “Mr. Burberry is our most significant men’s fragrance to date. Inspired by the iconic Burberry trench coat and by London, a city of great contrasts and contradictions. It is traditional yet irreverent, elegant without being pristine. It perfectly encapsulates a mood and an attitude that today’s Burberry man will recognise as his own.” Christopher Bailey, Chief Creative and Chief Executive Officer, Burberry Mr. Burberry was created by Chief Creative and Chief Executive Officer Christopher Bailey, working in collaboration with renowned perfumer Francis Kurkdjian. A grooming line and a collection of readyto-wear pieces and accessories will be released as part of the launch. Introducing Mr. Burberry – the new fragrance for men. Inspired by Burberry’s iconic black trench coat and by London. The Mr. Burberry fragrance captures the essence of London, a city of great contrasts and contradictions – traditional yet irreverent, elegant without being pristine. The Mr. Burberry bottle is inspired by the black trench coat and its signature design details. Together, the fragrance and the bottle combine to encapsulate Mr. Burberry: the man and the world he lives in. The Mr. Burberry campaign was shot in London by Oscar® and Turner Prize-winning British director Steve McQueen in his first commercial film, and features British actor and musician Josh Whitehouse and British model and actress Amber Anderson. The soundtrack was created by British singer-songwriter Benjamin Clementine. https://www.burberry.com/ Burberry launches new fragrance Mr. Burberry with a campaign by Oscar® and Turner Prize-Winner Steve McQueen