The New Spring 2026 Aesthetic Is Glamorous Music Festival Dressing, According to Burberry

Next stop, the Glastonbury VIP tent.

Models walking on the Burberry spring/summer 2026 runway.
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Ever since Daniel Lee took the helm at Burberry, all eyes have been on the brand. Understandably, it can take designers a few seasons to find their footing when taking over as creative director at a new brand, especially one with as a rich heritage as Burberry. Lee's spring/summer 2026 collection that just made its debut at London Fashion Week proves that he's found the formula for balancing the trademarks of the brand with his own modern sensibility since joining the fashion house in 2022.

If I had to give a name to the theme of the collection, I'd call it Glastonbury goes Burberry. The '70s rock-star influence was apparent, but the looks had a polished, clean edge that was chic and wearable. As expected given the brand's pedigree, it was a celebrity-heavy front row, and many were decked out in checks and reimagined trenches. Lining the runway were Alexa Chung, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Lila Moss, to name a few.

Among the trends that the Burberry S/S 26 runway presented were five, in particular, that captured the "UK music festival" aesthetic to a T. Keep scrolling to find out more, see the standout looks, and get a glimpse at what some of the celebrities in attendance wore.

The Celebs in Checks and Trenches

Alexa Chung at the Burberry S/S 26 show.

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WHO: Alexa Chung

Jodie Turner-Smith at the Burberry S/S 26 show.

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WHO: Jodie Turner-Smith

Lila Moss at the Burberry S/S 26 show.

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WHO: Lila Moss

Raye at the Burberry S/S 26 show.

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WHO: Raye

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley at the Burberry S/S 26 show.

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WHO: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Iris Law at the Burberry S/S 26 show.

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WHO: Iris Law

The Trends

Reimagined Checks

It wouldn't be a Burberry runway without the fashion house's signature checks, but instead of the traditional tartan it's known for, Lee opted for checks in an array of colors and forms. There were boldly colored trenches with a patent-leather sheen, sequined and fringed minidresses, cropped trousers, and shoes made of bands of leather to form check designs. Given the popularity of plaid this season, it was exciting to see all the ways the trend could evolve.

Model on the Burberry S/S 26 runway.

(Image credit: Courtesy of Burberry)

Model on the Burberry S/S 26 runway.

(Image credit: Courtesy of Burberry)

Model on the Burberry S/S 26 runway.

(Image credit: Courtesy of Burberry)

Glastonbury-Friendly Boots

The Glastonbury Festival is one of the UK's most cherished events, and much of Burberry's S/S 26 collection was synonymous with the signature look that the fashionable attendees routinely embrace. Given the muddy grounds, boots are practically a requirement at Glastonbury, and many of the models wore rugged mid-calf pairs that would be perfect for the occasion.

Model on the Burberry S/S 26 runway wearing boots.

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Model on the Burberry S/S 26 runway wearing boots.

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Model on the Burberry S/S 26 runway wearing boots.

(Image credit: Courtesy of Burberry)

Crochet Dresses

It was impossible to ignore the dress trend that Burberry is embracing for spring—crochet minidresses—as multiple models wore it. Many of the dresses, which came in an array of colors, were embellished with metallic discs, sequins, and gold chains at the neck, and these details elevated the casual trend. If your goal is dressing like a cool British woman, just add the aforementioned Glastonbury boots and perhaps the next trend I'm highlighting.

Model on the Burberry S/S 26 runway wearing crochet dresses.

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Model on the Burberry S/S 26 runway wearing crochet dresses.

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Model on the Burberry S/S 26 runway wearing crochet dresses.

(Image credit: Courtesy of Burberry)

Long, Skinny Scarves

While 2025 has been all about silk scarves tied around the waist and hair, according to Lee, 2026 will be all about wearing a '70s-inspired skinny scarf around your neck. He styled them with multiple looks on the runway, including suits, trench coats, crop tops and trousers, and those cool-girl crochet dresses.

Model on the Burberry S/S 26 runway wearing long, skinny scarf.

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Model on the Burberry S/S 26 runway wearing long, skinny scarf.

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Model on the Burberry S/S 26 runway wearing long, skinny scarf.

(Image credit: Courtesy of Burberry)

Fringe

In keeping with the '70s theme that ran through the collection, fringe was prevalent, especially in the form of suede handbags, leather trenches, and even sequined dresses at the conclusion of the show. It's also worth noting that many of the skinny scarves the models wore featured about a foot of fringe at the ends, which swayed and shimmied with each step on the runway.

Model on the Burberry S/S 26 runway wearing fringe.

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Model on the Burberry S/S 26 runway wearing fringe.

(Image credit: Courtesy of Burberry)

Model on the Burberry S/S 26 runway wearing fringe.

(Image credit: Courtesy of Burberry)
Allyson Payer
Allyson Payer
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Allyson is a senior editor forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater arts. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.

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