The front row was as iconic as the collection itself. Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley, the legendary duo behind Absolutely Fabulous, brought their signature wit and high-glam energy to Burberry’s Spring 2026 show, held under a sculptural glass canopy in London’s Victoria Park. Their presence, along with A-listers like Stormzy, Jodie Comer, and Paul Mescal, set the tone for a show that blended classic British irreverence with futuristic tailoring.
Burberry creative director Daniel Lee presented a collection that whispered heritage but shouted innovation. The line featured both men’s and women’s looks, unified by a shared playfulness with proportion, color, and texture.
For women, one of the standout looks was a reimagined trench dress—crafted from featherweight taffeta in a soft pistachio hue, belted high at the waist and paired with knee-high rubberized boots. The piece felt like a nod to the house’s iconic outerwear, but with a distinctly modern, even romantic attitude. It floated rather than strutted, hinting at Lee’s deeper intention: soft power.
Menswear found its headline moment in an oversized, double-breasted blazer in petrol blue, worn shirtless over tailored technical trousers. The look combined formal structure with fluidity and was finished with square-toed loafers in a mirrored silver leather—an editorial favorite and sure street-style magnet for next season.
