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The Timeless Legacy of Burberry: A Story of British Elegance and Innovation

2025-05-14
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From Humble Beginnings to Global Icon

Founded in 1856 by 21-year-old Thomas Burberry, the brand began as a small outfitter's shop in Basingstoke, Hampshire. What started as a focus on outdoor wear quickly evolved when Burberry invented gabardine fabric

The Trench Coat Reinvents Modern Fashion

Burberry's most iconic contribution came during World War I when the brand adapted its weatherproof designs into the trench coatepaulettes, storm flaps, and the D-ring beltBurberry Wikipedia page

Signature Patterns and Modern Collections

The 1920s introduced the instantly recognizable Burberry Checktheir seasonal collections

  • Classic Heritage trench coats ($1,800-$3,500)
  • TB monogram crossbody bags ($1,200-$2,900)
  • Nova check silk scarves ($300-$790)

*Product pricing varies by region and season. Check our official product datasheet

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