History
Everything begins in 1856 when Thomas Burberry consults his doctor for rheumatisme problems. His doctor recommends him not to carry any more his rubber raincoat, which protects from the rain but does not allow to evacuate the perspiration. He made researches on new materials. This is the birth of the trench Burberry in a new material called « la gabardine » tear and waterproof. This is how Thomas Burberry became a specialist of the preparation of blouse based in the United Kingdom. He manufactures clothes and luxury accessories for his country. Nowadays the company possesses shops and franchised establishments all around the world. It stands out as a reference brand in the field of the refinement, the luxury. Most recently brand decided to expand its business and launched its own line of perfumes.
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Burberry was created by Thomas Burberry, a top designer
He opened his first store called ‘Burberry and Sons » in Winchister street in Basingstoke.
Creation of the « Gabardine » : a revolutionary material tear and waterproof.
The entire company moved in London at 30 haymarket.
F.G Jackson, famous for doing a part of the Artic Circle is dress by Burberry.
Creation of Burberry equestrian Knight Logo
He opened a store in Paris.
The famous aviator Claude Grahame-White is wearing the « gabardine » of Burberry
Burberry dresses Roald Amundsen and his team.
Burberry patents its TIELOCKEN, created in 1895 and predecessor of the trench coat, famous at the officers during the second world war.
Burberry creates a tent in gabardin. It will be used by Robert Scott when he tried to reach the South Pole.
Burberry moved in bigger offices in London.
Ernest Shackelton is photographed wearing burberry clothes during an winter expedition.
Creation of ski clothes in gabardine.
Creation of moto clothes.
John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown two aviators are wearing burberry suits during their first flight transatlantic.
Vickers Vimy another aviator is wearing Burberry.
Creation of the famous Nova check pattern
Ski clothes in green woolen gabardine are created.
Burberry overcoats were the statutory dress for the officers of the king house.
Bert Hinkler is wearing a burberry suit for his flight.
Magazine cover presenting burberry winter sport dresses.
Aviators Tom Campbell-Black and Charles William Anderson Scott are wearing aviators suits.
Advertising campaigns of Burberry.
Advertising campaigns of Burberry.
The first trench-coat for men.
In Great Britain Burberry becomes official partner of Her Majesty the Queen of England Elisabeth II. But this consecration comes along with its prize of inconveniences. The same year, Burberry is acquired by the British giant of the mass-market retailing group Great Universal Stores (GUY). The brand loses its family independence but also its image of innovative house there. For a few years, Burberry slumbers.
Coat « commander II »
Women cap in tweed
Trench coat for women.
Coat embroidered with a commemorative badge to celebrate the expedition « sur les traces de Scott ».
Burberry prorsum trend appears under the artisic director Roberto Menichetti.
There are advertising campaigns with famous person as the top Neil Fenton, Stella Tennant, Kate Moss, Lily Donaldson, Gemma Ward, Emma Watson.. all photographied by Mario Testino.
There are advertising campaigns with famous person as the top Neil Fenton, Stella Tennant, Kate Moss, Lily Donaldson, Gemma Ward, Emma Watson.. all photographied by Mario Testino.
There are advertising campaigns with famous person as the top Neil Fenton, Stella Tennant, Kate Moss, Lily Donaldson, Gemma Ward, Emma Watson.. all photographied by Mario Testino.
There are advertising campaigns with famous person as the top Neil Fenton, Stella Tennant, Kate Moss, Lily Donaldson, Gemma Ward, Emma Watson.. all photographied by Mario Testino.
There are advertising campaigns with famous person as the top Neil Fenton, Stella Tennant, Kate Moss, Lily Donaldson, Gemma Ward, Emma Watson.. all photographied by Mario Testino.
There are advertising campaigns with famous person as the top Neil Fenton, Stella Tennant, Kate Moss, Lily Donaldson, Gemma Ward, Emma Watson.. all photographied by Mario Testino.
There are advertising campaigns with famous person as the top Neil Fenton, Stella Tennant, Kate Moss, Lily Donaldson, Gemma Ward, Emma Watson.. all photographied by Mario Testino.
There are advertising campaigns with famous person as the top Neil Fenton, Stella Tennant, Kate Moss, Lily Donaldson, Gemma Ward, Emma Watson.. all photographied by Mario Testino.
Inauguration of the American seat of Burberry in 444 Madison Avenue, New York.
Inauguration of the new mondial seat of Burberry at Horseferry House in London
Christopher Bailey becomes Chief Creative Officer.