Burberry continues the tradition of the open house they´ve been having every season since last September. This time they moved from the Makers House to the semi-refurbished building of Old Sessions House, just outside the Farringdon Station in Clerkenwell. The prominent landmark of the 18th century, the former courthouse-turned-restaurant and members´ club rarely opens its doors to the public. It is currently in the midst of transformation.

 

This time the brand´s new collection is embraced by the vast photography exhibition depicting the true quintessence of the British life and character.
‘Here We Are’ brings together the work of over 30 of the 20th century’s most celebrated social and documentary photographers. The list includes the well-known names, such as Shirley Baker and Ken Russell, Karen Knorr capturing Belgravia in 1979, Charlie Phillips showing around in his local Notting Hill neighbourhood, Brian Griffin´s unconventional way of portraying the British businessmen, Burberry´s latest collaborator´s Alasdair McLellan´s photography work, the Russian fashion designer Gosha Rubchinskiy´s styled and photographed models in Burberry´s latest collection and many more…

 

The exhibition is stretched over three floors winding throughout the rooms of Old Sessions House, Burberry´s new show venue. “Here We Are” is divided into themes which reflect different aspects of the British way of life. The semi-renovated building was quite a sight in itself.

 

And of course, there are clothes. You can´t forget that Burberry is a very English fashion brand, creating the clothes these everyday moments can be captured in. The main trends include red military-inspired jackets, a lot of tartan fabric, large selection of see-throughs, multiple versions of knitwear and long woollen socks.

 

However, note that the models and mortals pictured on the social photography are not (always) wearing Burberry.

The exhibition is free and open till 1st of October 2017.