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Burberry is a global brand with a deep British heritage. Founded in 1856 by Thomas Burberry, our brand is underpinned by the strong values of our founder. Merging a passion for the outdoors, we continue to push the possibilities of exploration.
A 21-year-old former draper’s apprentice, Thomas Burberry recognised that people who ventured into the British weather were hampered by heavy, uncomfortable outerwear. He had a bold vision – to enable people to move freely outdoors.
The Burberry Check is our trademark. We protect and celebrate it. Introduced in the 1920s as an outerwear lining, it is our global icon – unmistakably Burberry.
Thomas focused his creativity on developing the world’s first breathable and weatherproof fabric, leading to the invention of gabardine in 1879.
The fabric revolutionised rainwear and remains at the heart of our outerwear today.
