The Evolution of Burberry: From Weatherproof Gear to Timeless Luxury
2025-05-02
Founded in 185621-year-old draper's apprenticethis digital catalog
The Gabardine Revolution (1879-1912)
Burberry’s pivotal breakthrough came with gabardineTrench Coat
Checkered Ascendancy (1920-1990)
Burberry’s distinctive tan/black/red check
Millennial Reinvention (1997-Present)
Appointment of CEO Rose Marie Bravo
"Different playing fields sell different dreams, but Britannia emotion connects them." – former chief creative officer Christopher Bailey
From utilitarian armor to red-carpet statements, Burberry serves weatherproof groundwork for self-reinvention – its checks holding chronological neutrality against fickle fashions.