As a result of this acquisition, all 62 staff members will retain their jobs, ensuring that the ancient printing method will survive. Christopher, who has kept a low profile since leaving Burberry in 2018, is ‘deeply committed to protecting and showcasing the craftsmanship and character that make Burberry unique’. Berle uses hand-carved copper rollers to transfer botanical designs onto delicate tissue paper, which is layered over the pottery before firing. The designer wants to continue using these old methods ‘while helping to shape its future as a distinctive and meaningful British design and ceramics house’.
This comes after the private investment – the value of the cash injection has not been disclosed £120 million rescue package It was announced by the UK government in May with the aim of supporting ‘energy efficiency, decarbonisation and long-term competitiveness in key sectors for UK manufacturing’. It was too late for Denby. Last year, another heritage pottery brand, Moorcroft, was rescued by private investment when the founder’s family bought back the business. Even design brands like Original BTC are acquiring pottery, skills and staff to create components for them. Lighting Collections
Born in Halifax to a carpenter father, Christopher Bailey’s approach to Burberry was rooted in tradition; The brand’s flagship trench coat became its canvas. Honoring its history, mixing it with youth, he used bold colors, large patterns and innovative tailoring to lift the label out of decline. His technological savvy – he was one of the first to embrace the digital retail revolution, live-streaming his shows and putting Burberry’s runway collections online instantly, ready to buy – demonstrated a rare blend of creative genius and business acumen.
Now, he hopes to apply those skills to restore Burley pottery to its former glory. And he’s not the first to do it. Many of his fellow fashion designers have turned to pottery. JW Anderson There has been a long-standing hankering for ceramics. Under his own label he has commissioned artists around the UK Tableware and vases. Henry Holland is now a household name thanks to his handmade ceramic pieces.
At Burleigh, Christopher has almost 200 years of knowledge and a wealth of iconic, instantly recognizable designs at his fingertips. Knowing what he’s got with the archival resources at Burberry, it’s safe to say he’ll make sure the British brand moves forward into the future, chest high.
