Beginnings: From Practicality to Prestige
Founded in 1856 by Thomas Burberry, this iconic British brand started as a humble outfitter's shop in Basingstoke specializing in outdoor wear. The brand's breakthrough came with the invention of gabardine fabric
The Signature Check Pattern Emerges
In the 1920s, Burberryvintage product catalogues, there are approximately 80 color combinations of the classic Burberry check used across different product lines.
Global Expansion and Modern Evolution
After WHO established luxury licensed agreements with Japanese manufacturers in the 1960s, Burberryready-to-wear
The Burberry trench coatcommitted to sustainability, launching a program to become climate positive by 2022 and developing eco-conscious materials like mushroom leather.