V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

Edit by: Vicki
Mar 10, 2016

The “Hero Piece”: Burberry

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The hero piece; can you guess?


There are pieces in the wardrobe that frequently save the day; let’s call them “heroes”


Since when has an item of clothing been a “hero”?

I call on the “hero” when I am rushed, when I can’t make up my mind, when nothing suits because I am in one of those moods and when I need a reliable outcome, a fail-safe solution.


Who thought getting dressed could be so fraught?



Burberry, The Hero Piece, vickiarcher.com
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I am speaking a little tongue-in-cheek and having a bit of fun with this “hero” idea but actually it is true; I have pieces in my wardrobe that I do consider in this way.


Not every piece is a “hero”.


To be in this category there are strict criteria.

A “hero” must be classic, an investment piece that is timeless. It needs to be flattering and to make me feel on top of the world, to give me a certain level of confidence. The “hero” should be practical and be suitable for many occasions; it is a piece to travel with, to wear every day and to love.



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Yes, the “hero” in my life is the trench coat.


I don’t want to say how long I have been wearing the trench, longer than I can remember and I have replaced my Burberry only once; more for vanity than necessity. I have a great fondness and sentimentality for the trench; when I picture my father and I think of him often, he is wearing his light coloured trench.


The trench has taken me everywhere and never let me down. It has been discreet when I needed a little flattery; the trench is a very slimming shape and can take pounds off in seconds.



Nordstrom invited me to curate their Burberry collection this season and I will admit to being tempted by their dress and jacket collection. As I browsed my thoughts kept coming back to the trench. If there is one Burberry garment that is the “hero“, the must-have, it is the trench coat.



The trench is my “hero” piece. And yours? xv


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The “Hero” Piece

burberry kensington long trench   //  **burberry sandringham long trench  //  burberry sandringham slim trench



images burberry (with a little graphic play from my giulia and reagan)

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