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Burberry Turns 1971 Quentin Blake Illustrations Into Modern Fashion Magic

Burberry has launched a new capsule collection with Sir Quentin Blake, bringing the legendary illustrator’s playful, very British imagination onto womenswear, menswear and childrenswear through bold, hand-drawn motifs and archival feather illustrations from 1971.

Published: Jun 11, 2026 6:49 AM Updated: Jun 15, 2026 11:15 AM

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Burberry Turns 1971 Quentin Blake Illustrations Into Modern Fashion Magic

Burberry has launched a new capsule collection with Sir Quentin Blake, bringing the legendary illustrator’s playful, very British imagination onto womenswear, menswear and childrenswear through bold, hand-drawn motifs and archival feather illustrations from 1971. The collaboration is rooted in a shared British heritage, translating Blake’s instantly recognisable line drawings and sense of “childhood magic” into ready-to-wear pieces, accessories and kids’ styles that feel whimsical yet distinctly Burberry.

A distinctly British creative partnership An award-winning illustrator, Sir Quentin Blake has been a beloved figure in British art and children’s literature for almost seventy years, and he was knighted in 2013 for his services to illustration.

Known worldwide for his expressive pen-and-ink drawings in classic children’s books, Blake brings that same loose, spontaneous energy to this fashion capsule with Burberry.

The project builds on both partners’ roots in British culture: Burberry, founded in England in 1856, and Blake, whose work has long been linked with London institutions and publishers.

The result is a collection that feels nostalgic and contemporary at the same time, speaking to fans of Blake’s books as well as a new fashion audience…

Burberry Turns 1971 Quentin Blake Illustrations Into Modern Fashion Magic

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