Riccardo Tisci presented his Autumn/Winter 2019 show for Burberry today. The collection was unveiled in between two contrasting bespoke show environments within the Tate Modern Tanks.

Taking inspiration from the contrasts in British culture and weather, from the structured to the rebellious, the collection evolves the cues and codes first set out in Riccardo’s debut collection for Burberry last year and celebrates the two very different worlds and the individuals they represent. The collection continues to evolve the Burberry characters first introduced in September – the girl, the boy, the lady and the gentleman.

The show environment explored the idea of contrast and perspective, the same collection presented in two very bespoke environments. One, more structured, traditional and formal with severe, angular and rigid wood seating set above a dimly lit runway. The other was more rebellious, brutalist and real and in stark contrast played host to over 100 youths who scaled the walls in a representation of Riccardo’s drive for freedom and inclusivity.

The music was designed exclusively by M.I.A. with two bespoke soundscapes that took the two audiences on a journey from the 90s to the present day, referencing contrasting genres of music.