–SPECIAL– "BURBERRY" 20’s trompe l’oeil layered tailored jacket

While rooted in traditional British tailoring, BURBERRY has continuously updated its contours with contemporary sensibilities, and this special piece embodies the brand's turning point.

Inside a neatly tailored black jacket, a shawl collar piece that looks like a vest is integrated, forming a double structure that creates depth depending on the viewing angle.

What first attracts attention is that this layering is not just a matter of stacking but is sewn into the jacket's structure, with the white surface smoothly protruding when the front is opened, creating a three-dimensional effect as if the garment itself is performing movement.

The shawl collar flows naturally from the chest, maintaining the dignity reminiscent of a tuxedo lapel, while also creating a soft impression like a vest, blending formal tradition with a mode-inspired sense of unease.

The outer buttons are all black, while the inner parts feature white buttons, creating a color contrast that subtly emphasizes decoration without overpowering, guiding the eye through structural differences.

Additionally, the basic tailoring elements like pocket flaps and chest pockets are meticulously crafted, and despite the playful construction, the fundamental elegance remains intact, which is very sophisticated.

The outer fabric is 100% wool, providing both stiffness and drape typical of a jacket, while polyester mixed in the contrasting fabric stabilizes the shape, ensuring the surface of the layered parts remains neat.

The lining is 100% cupro, making it smooth to wear, and despite the structured appearance, it feels light and comfortable, reducing stress even after long wear.

The authenticity of the era can be confidently conveyed, as the neck label "BURBERRY LONDON ENGLAND" is in a sans-serif font, and the tag design is close to current styles without a knight logo, confirming it is post-August 2018. Furthermore, this layered reconstruction approach strongly reflects Riccardo Tisci's early tailoring, and the item number system aligns with management codes from the same period, making it natural to consider this as a range from around 2019 to 2021.

The reason this masterpiece is suitable for MOOD's special collection is not just its elaborate design but also how it records the moment the brand changed its approach to showcasing tradition.

Reconstructing classic British tailoring with lapels reminiscent of evening wear and using the illusion of a vest, it clearly shifts the boundaries while understanding traditional rules.

As indicated by the Italian manufacturing code, the tailoring is highly precise, and the surface remains intact even when hung on a hanger, thanks to careful handling of the interfacing and ironing work, giving the garment structural appeal.

As an everyday touch, simply wearing a jacket adds layers to your styling, increasing completeness without adding more pieces, making it a natural choice for dinner parties, galleries, or days when you want to stand a little straighter.

For styling, focusing on the double-layered structure of the jacket with simple shirts or minimal tops creates a beautiful harmony, and choosing relaxed pants or neat slacks can bring a mode-inspired look while maintaining elegance.

Also, when paired with high-quality long skirts or minimalistic dresses, the straight lines of tailoring and the layered curves stand out, creating a dignified impression regardless of gender.

Definitely take this opportunity.