“With the DK88 we wanted to create a timeless collection of bags which would have the same spirit and attitude as the iconic trench coat,” explains Burberry Chief Creative and Chief Executive Officer, Christopher Bailey. Launched at an event in New York, last night the British fashion house instigated the release of its latest arm candy line-up (and icon in waiting).

Taking its moniker, DK88, from the house code for the signature garbadine fabric that sits ‘at the heart of the brand’s history’, the collection boasts a reimagining of Burberry’s new Trench Leather. Embossed with a unique pattern reflecting the distinctive twill finish of cotton gabardine (the cloth Thomas Burberry patented in 1888) it’s a unique finish for leather.

“Each bag is crafted from this incredibly rich Trench Leather, which we designed to reflect and celebrate the fabric,” continues Bailey. “The result is a collection of bags in painterly colours which is defined by its contrasts – effortlessly elegant, modern yet timeless, supple yet strong – and unmistakably British.”

Classically styled, the line up features oversized gold lock clasps and comes in a variety of sizes; the palette ranges from traditional navy and brown to more painterly hues of blossom pink and ash rose. Currently there are seven different styles; the DK88 Top Handle claims the focal point, being featured in the house’s current campaign.