Shakira and Burna Boy star in Burberry’s Christmas campaign ‘The Night Before’

'The Night Before' defined as a celebration of the excitement and anticipation of festive preparations made its premiere as Burberry's holiday campaign on Wednesday.

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In a fast-paced film where typical moments of seasonal preparations are recreated through a characteristic Burberry lens: confidently individual, daringly innovative, and free, the ad is known to be the buzz of the season.

It features Shakira and Burna Boy, both appearing in their first Burberry advertisements. According to the production firm, each of the movie's stars embodies their own version of the thrill of the previous night.

According to several episodes, gifts pile upon one other as Burna Boy walks gracefully across the snow that is freshly fallen, musicians rehearse to the rhythm of the season, dressed in Burberry House Check, Shakira sits on fancy dining tables that morph into a Burberry runway, the ideal venue for self-expression and fresh interpretations of holiday customs.


Christmas classics for you to enjoy this season
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Most common Christmas song. Written by James S. Pierpont in 1857 under the title One Horse Open Sleigh.

Most common Christmas song. Written by James S. Pierpont in 1857 under the title One Horse Open Sleigh.

Originally German. 19th century poem by pastor Joseph Mohr. Music composed by Franz Xavier Gruber.

Originally German. 19th century poem by pastor Joseph Mohr. Music composed by Franz Xavier Gruber.

Originally, Carol of the Drums. Written by American composer Katherine Kennicott Davis in 1941. First recorded by the Trapp Family.

Originally, Carol of the Drums. Written by American composer Katherine Kennicott Davis in 1941. First recorded by the Trapp Family.

English hymn writer Isaac Watts wrote in 1719 based on Psalm 98 in the Bible. Set to melody in 1839 by Lowell Mason.

English hymn writer Isaac Watts wrote in 1719 based on Psalm 98 in the Bible. Set to melody in 1839 by Lowell Mason.

Believed to be American in origin. Common musical settings by William J. Kirkpatrick (1895) & James Ramsey Murray (1887).

Believed to be American in origin. Common musical settings by William J. Kirkpatrick (1895) & James Ramsey Murray (1887).

Based on a French-language poem by poet Placide Cappeau in 1843. Set to music in 1847 by Adolphe Adam.

Based on a French-language poem by poet Placide Cappeau in 1843. Set to music in 1847 by Adolphe Adam.

Original hymn text by Charles Wesley. Later adapted by George Whitefield. Tune by Felix Mendelssohn.

Original hymn text by Charles Wesley. Later adapted by George Whitefield. Tune by Felix Mendelssohn.

English lyrics by Scottish musician Thomas Oliphant in 1862. The tune is a 16th cent Welsh melody.

English lyrics by Scottish musician Thomas Oliphant in 1862. The tune is a 16th cent Welsh melody.

A traditional English folk song popularised by composer Arthur Warrell who performed it at his university in 1935.

A traditional English folk song popularised by composer Arthur Warrell who performed it at his university in 1935.


Classic menswear suits printed and interwoven with the Equestrian Knight Design are among the offerings made, along with outerwear including beige car coats and duffle coats inside the birch brown Burberry Check pattern.

Coming to the evening wear, there are tulle gowns that have been designed with the Equestrian Knight and an oak leaf crest in crystals. Also shimmering with gorgeous metallic finishes and crystals that are light-catching are beautiful accessories.
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FAQs:

  1. Classic menswear suits are printed and interwoven with what type of design?
    Classic menswear suits are printed and interwoven with the Equestrian Knight Design.
  2. What did the production firm say?
    According to the production firm, each of the movie's stars embodies their own version of the thrill of the previous night.
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