Foil Methadone

    Burberry was established in 1856. The brand is known for having created the trench-coat and the "Burberry check" pattern. In the 157 years that the name has existed, Burberry has become a powerhouse in ready-to-wear fashion. Christopher Bailey, the brand's Creative Director, has recreated the classic trench-coat in many variations, and modernized the 19th century company. 

 Nonetheless, they make some friggin' hot clothes. 

   Considering that this dress shirt is laminated cotton, it's really friggin' hot out just wearing it!
   I definitely have a lot of fun wearing this piece because it's a bold statement. Not to mention the general population's fascination with shiny clothing.
   When I first saw the shirt, I was certain it was a techno-fabric, being woven from a plethora of different metallic, plastic, and silk threads. However, I looked at the Spring 2011 show by Armani Prive (a show that laid the foundation for the use of techno-fabrics), and there was a stark difference between the two fabrics. 

 
   The fabric from Burberry Prorsum looks lighter, and resembles paper or foil. Whereas the Armani Prive fabric appears heavy, resembles liquid mercury and seems to have the thickness of a silk-satin blend.  

   When I received my shirt from my very good friend JuJU, I was absolutely enthralled! Like seeing any work of art or craftsmanship, I stared at it for quite a while. 
   I was curious though, I went to the Burberry Flagship here in Chicago, and the guy I spoke with said that there is a heat-pressing lamination process that takes place when making the shirt. 

   When I researched this process the first thing I came across was: tablecloths. I could see that fabric being used in the future with some modern designers.

   Nonetheless, the laminate coating is applied in what I'm assuming would be a hot mess of a process. The cotton itself doesn't have a color other than plain white (as seen on the inside). It's the laminate that produces the color. The Burberry shirt is wearable and breathable (when I wear a cotton t-shirt underneath), whereas a tablecloth would have your skin looking like an old man after one day of wearing. 

   How that works out is a mystery to me. Typical laminated cotton uses a polyurethane coating, and Burberry has their secret ways.

   Also- the flagship store recently had a great 60% off sale for the season and I bought a pair of metallic leather sandals from the collection. My brother sensibly called them 'Jesus Sandals' and from that point on I've called them 'Disco-Jesus Sandals.'
   It's hard to pull off the look without black socks, but I'll try to manage it one summer!

Some places are like people: some shine and some don't.- The Shining