Burberry

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Burberry

A British luxury house known for trench coats, gabardine, check patterns, outerwear, and heritage tailoring.

Founded1856
OriginBasingstoke, England
CategoryLuxury fashion
MarketDesigner luxury
History
Burberry was founded in 1856 by Thomas Burberry. The company invented gabardine in the late nineteenth century and became closely associated with weatherproof outerwear, military trench coats, and British heritage style.
Description
Burberry produces ready to wear, trench coats, bags, shoes, scarves, fragrance, eyewear, and accessories. Signature codes include the Burberry check, equestrian knight, gabardine, and trench coat construction.
Trend focus
Trench coats, check scarves, heritage outerwear, archive plaid, British luxury revival, and classic tailoring.
Where it is sold
Burberry is sold through Burberry boutiques, burberry.com, authorized luxury retailers, department stores, outlets, and authenticated resale platforms.
Editorial note: This record is maintained as a practical resale reference for identification, market context, and brand literacy.