Burberry Vintage
1980s English Coats
1990s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
1980s Italian Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
1980s English Blazers
1980s British Raincoats
1990s Jackets
1980s Italian Coats
1980s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
1980s Italian Trench Coats
Early 2000s British Blazers
21st Century and Contemporary English Coats and Outerwear
21st Century and Contemporary British Swing Coats
21st Century and Contemporary British Shoes
20th Century Scarves
2010s British Sandals
1970s British Blazers
Early 2000s English Pencil Skirts
1990s English Skirts
1990s Italian Pants
21st Century and Contemporary British Jackets
21st Century and Contemporary Belt Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Hats
1990s Italian Pants
1990s European Coats
21st Century and Contemporary British Tote Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Late 20th Century English British Colonial Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Leather
1980s Italian Scarves
1980s French Blazers
Late 20th Century British Trench Coats
1980s English Cardigans
21st Century and Contemporary British Jackets
1980s Italian Backpacks
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Belts
20th Century Chain Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary British Top Handle Bags
2010s Scottish Skirts
Early 2000s French Sunglasses
Late 20th Century British Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
1970s British Coats and Outerwear
Late 20th Century Coats and Outerwear
21st Century and Contemporary Jackets
1980s Luggage and Travel Bags
Mid-20th Century British Top Handle Bags
1980s Italian Raincoats
1990s Italian Pants
21st Century and Contemporary English Jackets
Early 2000s Italian Scarves
21st Century and Contemporary British Hats
1990s Italian Skirt Suits
1990s British Baroque Brooches
Gold Plate
19th Century Coats
Late 20th Century British Scarves
1980s Italian Briefcases and Attachés
1980s Italian Raincoats
20th Century English Trench Coats
19th Century American Ties
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Burberry, a luxury British fashion house with origins in battlefield gear and outfitting real-life explorers, is universally renowned for its vintage trench coats, jackets, footwear and handbags. The brand has undergone several transformations since its inception in the 19th century.
When the 21-year-old apprentice draper Thomas Burberry (1835–1926) opened a small clothing outfitter in Basingstoke, Hampshire, in 1856, he catered to the needs of the local population, focusing on weatherproof clothing designed for outdoor activities like hunting, riding and fishing.
Building on his success, Burberry researched more fabrics that would be suitable for these country pursuits. In 1888, he patented gabardine, a durable, breathable fabric that was ready for any British weather. The material was groundbreaking for rainwear, which previously had been bulky and heavy. Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen wore it on his 1893 North Pole expedition and Burberry later outfitted Sir Ernest Shackleton on his Antarctic expeditions. These high-profile demonstrations of its design for extreme conditions fueled Burberry’s growth as a trusted brand.
The Tielocken coat — a forerunner to the trench coat — was patented in 1912, featuring just a button at the collar and a single strap. Higher-ranking British officers during World War I donned trench coats designed by the likes of Burberry, Aquascutum and other firms.
The design of Burberry’s classic trench demonstrated a consideration of the demand for both weather protection and function on the battlefield, with every element having its purpose, whether it was the epaulets for an officer’s rank or the gun flap at the breast. When the now-familiar check — a plaid check with black, white and red stripes on a background of beige — was added as a lining during the 1920s, a fashion icon was born. Scarves and other items featuring the pattern rendered the Burberry plaid an instantly recognizable hallmark of the house around the globe.
The brand continued to gain popularity throughout the 20th century, but by the 1990s, it was in dire need of a refresh. By the time Christopher Bailey was named design director at Burberry in 2001, the check was so ubiquitous through rampant knockoffs that it had become a reference for kitsch rather than quality.
Drawing on its heritage of craftsmanship with a new streetwear edge, Bailey helped rebuild Burberry’s relevance as a reputable fashion brand. Key to this reimagining was developing an understanding of how to democratically market high-end luxury fashion. Milestones in this regard materialized in 2010, when Burberry became the first brand to livestream a fashion show (and did so using 3D technology), and in 2020, when the house brought its London Fashion Week presentation to Twitch, a popular American livestreaming service. The international visibility brought with it renewed interest in the brand, which eventually revived its tartan after dropping it from many of its clothes, including in a 2018 collaboration with Russian designer Gosha Rubchinskiy that swathed shirts, dresses, coats and bags in the check.
Although tastes have changed, the signature trench coats that date back to Burberry’s beginnings remain at the brand’s core, with new fabrics and fits continuing to adapt this British style classic to contemporary trends.
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- Why is Burberry so expensive?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Since its inception in 1856, Burberry has become one of the world's most premiere fashion houses. Known for the classic trench coats with a plaid lining, Burberry pieces are made with high quality materials and attention to detail.
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