Burberrys was founded in 1856 by Thomas Burberry. His early business was mainly as a seller of outdoor clothing. In 1891, Burberry opened his first London Store. The Burberry Equestrian Knight Logo was first used in 1901 after Burberry was commissioned to design a new uniform for British army officers. During WWI, Burberry developed the trench coat for use by the military.
The Burberry Nova Check lining was added in 1920. 1967 saw this trademark plaid being used in accessories such as umbrellas and scarves. Today, Burberry produces complete design collections of clothing and accessories, with Christopher Bailey as design director. In the late 1990s (probably 1998) the company changed the name to Burberry.
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from an early 1930s mens suit: label started 1911
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from an early 1930s ladies country suit
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from a 1940s-1952 RAF uniform side cap
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from an early 1960s coat
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from a late 1960s mens mod Irish tweed coat
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from a 1970s coat
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from a 1980s classic trenchcoat
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from a 1980s wrap shawl
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from a 1980s ladies Burella trench coat
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from a 1980s blouse
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from a 1980s Polo Shirt
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from a 1990s cardigan
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from a lambswool logo sweater
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from a 1990s dress
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from a 1990s cashmere sweater
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from an early 2000s polo shirt
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from a mid 2000s coat
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hangtag from a mid 2000s coat
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from a c 2006 dress
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