Burberry launches the Arthur, a new boot-sneaker hybrid
October 29, 2019 | News | No Comments
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29th Oct 2019
Delicate heels, soft sandals and suede boots come and go, but inclement weather—and the need for stylish shoes that will withstand it—remains a fashion constant. For Riccardo Tisci, who helms British heritage brand Burberry based in London (where frequent rain is par for the course), solving this dilemma stylishly is front of mind, occasioning the house’s introduction of their newest Arthur sneakers.
Inspired by Arthur Wellesley the 1st Duke of Wellington, from whose name Wellington boots were derived and popularised, Burberry has unveiled a rainboot-cum-sneaker hybrid to conquer the street, or the sea, as part of its autumn/winter ’19/’20 Tempest collection inspired by Britain’s maritime history.
The sneaker—which is available in a number of colourways including red, white, leopard and grey to name a few, as well as Burberry’s classic check and revitalised monogram conceived by Tisci—riffs on galoshes with its rubber details, and hiking boots from which it takes its shape.
Functional yet fashionable, the sneaker is also intended to be worn on the street, evoking the recent shift witnessed at fashion weeks the world over from high heels to sneakers. It springs to mind Tisci’s aesthetic immediately, and will no doubt become a signature synonymous with his legacy at the house. Shot for Burberry’s campaign and styled with delicate dresses, suits and tailored trousers, the waterproof shoe is clearly equally practical as it is versatile, infusing outfits with an athletic bent and masculine sensibility to balance out feminine silhouettes.
Whether conquering the great outdoors or simply looking for a comfortable alternative with 9 to 5 longevity, the Arthur sneaker, which retails from $1180, lends itself well as a trusty, weatherproof alternative to have in one’s stable, come rain, runway or shine.
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