The Burberry Art of the Trench Exhibition in India

Easily one of the mainstay items within each consecutive collection, the iconic Burberry British trench coat has become one of the label’s most well-known and celebrated pieces. For their latest endeavor, the fashion house enlisted the vision of Indian street photographer, Manou, to capture a range of individuals wearing their classic trench coats throughout the streets of Delhi and Mumbai. In a special event that is being titled, “The Art of the Trench,” a celebration was hosted at The Oberoi Hotel, Gurgoan to commemorate the heritage of the Burberry trench as well as the imagery of Manou. Curated by Burberry Chief Creative Officer Christopher Bailey, the unique event showcased the images capture by Manou, allowing the limited 300 guests to experience over 50 images that were showcased across an assortment of printed and digital mediums. The event also coincided with the recent opening of the seventh Burberry store in India, within the Oberoi in Gurgaon