Burberry: A Timeless Legacy of British Luxury
Founded in 1856 by Thomas Burberry, the iconic British fashion house Burberry
Humble Beginnings
Thomas Burberry opened his first store in Basingstoke, England, at just 21 years old. Initially focusing on outdoor apparel, the brand revolutionized rainwear with its invention of gabardine
The Trench Coat That Conquered the World
During World War I, Burberry designed the trench coat
Quartz-Boldcheck: A Pattern for the Ages
Introduced in the 1920s as a lining for trench coats, Burberry's now-famous check pattern
Digital Innovator
Burberry dazzled the fashion world by live-streaming its 2010 runway show—a first for the industry. Under CEO Angela Ahrendts, the brand embraced digital transformation, merging Savile Row tailoring with Silicon Valley thinking. This forward-looking approach attracted younger demographics while maintaining core luxury consumers.
Modern Sustainability Efforts
Today, Burberry leads in ethical fashion, committing to carbon neutrality by 2040 and pioneering circularity initiatives. Its ReBurberry Edit
From outfitting polar expeditions to dressing A-list celebrities on red carpets, Burberry's 160-year story continues to unfold—one impeccable stitch at a time.