{"id":87486,"date":"2017-08-14T11:29:06","date_gmt":"2017-08-14T11:29:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.theluxurycloset.com\/2017\/08\/14\/history-of-burberry\/"},"modified":"2017-08-14T11:29:06","modified_gmt":"2017-08-14T11:29:06","slug":"history-of-burberry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theluxurycloset.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/14\/history-of-burberry\/","title":{"rendered":"The History of Burberry"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the list of fashion brands from across the world, there are very few which are instantly recognizable. Burberry has created a design so distinctive, one look at it and you know what it is. How many times have you seen a checkered scarf or trench coat and the first name that comes to your mind is\u00a0<\/span>Burberry<\/span><\/a>. But what is history of Burberry? What did the brand start with before producing lines of <\/span>Burberry jackets<\/a>, Burberry women watches<\/a>, Burberry women sunglasses<\/a>, Burberry wallets<\/a>, Burberry bags<\/a>, and more?<\/span><\/p>\n

Most people know Burberry for their iconic trench coat<\/a> and their scarves<\/a>. Only a few know that the founder, Thomas Burberry, started out as a simple draper’s apprentice. Surprising to find out that the founder of one of the biggest luxury brands in the world used to work with curtains? You should be!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Burberry Beige Kensington Long Heritage Trench Coat S<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Thomas Burberry, then a 21-year old, understood how strong and resistant draping is. In 1856, he opened an outerwear and durable fabric store in his name in Basingstoke, England. Thomas also famously invented and patented gabardine in the year 1880 which was water-resistant, breathable, and ultra-strong.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thomas Burberry soon lobbied well-known British generals to adorn his gabardine. He was also responsible for arranging Burberry outerwear for Arctic explorers and provided tenting for their trips to the South Pole. He introduced the wool tartan check in 1920 and used it as a lining for the trenches as well. Burberry was soon a household name by the middle of the 20th century and was soon associated with British culture and patriotism.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Burberry Green Textured Wool Cashmere & Cotton Fringe Shawl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Burberry<\/span><\/a> has since evolved and now has taken over three sectors – Burberry Prorsum<\/a>, Burberry Brit<\/a>, and Burberry Londo<\/a>n<\/span>. Burberry is now known for its beautiful combination of traditional British style and modern flair. English designer Christopher Bailey took over Burberry during the 2000s and turned into the luxurious brand that it is known for across the world. Today, this brand creates <\/span>Burberry pants, <\/span>Burberry wallets<\/a>, <\/span>Burberry hobo bags, <\/span>Burberry women handbags<\/a>, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Here are some fun facts about Burberry you should know:<\/span><\/p>\n