Burberry and ‘7 Deaths of Maria Callas’

Burberry and the 7 Deaths of Maria Callas

Born from Riccardo Tisci’s long-standing friendship with world-renowned performance artist Marina Abramović, Burberry has created the costumes for her new opera entitled ‘7 Deaths of Maria Callas’ – inspired by the eponymous soprano singer. Every custom piece was designed exclusively for each of the seven chapters of this emotive, conceptual work about the pain of heartbreak.

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A Dream Realised

Every intricate design has its own distinctive aesthetic, helping to bring each of the opera’s seven chapters to life. A bold red Toledo jacket is highlighted in light-catching crystal embroidery – inspired by the famed opera ‘Carmen’. For the finale, a gold micro-sequinned high-neck gown is articulated with dramatic two-and-a-half-metre sleeve panels.