Tag: Madonna

Today sees the arrival of Burberry’s new aviator-style eyewear, and a new video from UK band One Night Only. Coincidence? Not likely.

Burberry

The video, commissioned by the fashion brand, was available first on Burberry’s facebook page and then iTunes, and features front man George Craig modelling — you guessed it — Burberry eyewear! It’s the first in a series of four such band releases for the brand, the others being: Marika Hackman, Daydream Club, and Life in Film. Complete with shades, could this be the first step down a slippery slope of fashion moving in to more formal production roles?

After all, five songs is practically enough for a Burberry album, especially when combined with the brand’s first foray into this space, with last year’s “Rose Unplugged at Abbey Road for Burberry” from The Feeling.

So I awoke today to the breathless news that it was…wait for it….OMG Givenchy (!) that made Madonna’s outfits for her Super Bowl half-time show last night (to be accurate, if ridiculously wordy: Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy Haute Couture). Bet you were on the edge of your seat waiting for that one. I was.

Madonna performs at the Super Bowl

Madonna performs at the Super Bowl - Getty Images

Actually, that’s not true. Though I admit I watched the game, which was surprisingly good (better than the halftime show), I didn’t really think about the clothes, other than to admire the elaborate arm ink of some of the players. And I don’t think I am alone in this. The Super Bowl is a consumer opportunity for many brands (notably beer and car brands), but I don’t think it’s a fashion moment.

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