Brand Story
Burberry Group plc is a British luxury fashion house established in 1856 by Thomas Burberry and headquartered in London, England. It designs and distributes ready to wear, including trench coats, leather accessories, and footwear. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.
Timeline
- 1856
Founded by Thomas Burberry in Basingstoke
21-year-old former draper's apprentice Thomas Burberry opens his outdoor outfitter.
- 1879
Gabardine invented
Burberry invents weatherproof gabardine — used in tropical wear and later British military uniforms.
- 1914
Trench coat for British Army
Burberry designs the iconic trench coat for British officers in WWI.
- 1924
Iconic Nova Check introduced
Camel-black-red-white check pattern introduced as a trench-coat lining.
- 2018
Riccardo Tisci era
Former Givenchy designer takes Burberry creative direction, modernizes the heritage brand.
- 2022
Daniel Lee appointed
Former Bottega Veneta creative director joins Burberry, returning to classic Britishness.