Vintage Burberry wristwatch

Burberry is a British luxury fashion house headquartered in London, England. The company is known for its iconic trench coats, which were originally designed for British soldiers in World War I. Burberry also produces a wide range of other clothing and accessories, including outerwear, leather goods, and fragrances.

The company was founded in 1856 by Thomas Burberry, a draper from Basingstoke, Hampshire. Burberry originally made waterproof fabrics, and his first product was a gabardine fabric that was made from a blend of wool and cotton. This fabric was quickly adopted by the military, and Burberry became a supplier of uniforms to the British Army.

In 1914, Burberry introduced the trench coat, which was designed to be both waterproof and stylish. The trench coat quickly became popular with soldiers and civilians alike, and it remains one of Burberry's most iconic products. In the years following World War I, Burberry continued more... to grow and expand. The company opened its first retail store in London in 1919, and it began to export its products to other countries in the 1920s. Burberry also began to license its brand to other companies, and its products became available in a wider range of stores.

In the 1970s, Burberry experienced a period of decline. The company's products were seen as outdated and old-fashioned, and sales began to fall. In 1997, Burberry was acquired by GUS, a British retail conglomerate. Under GUS's ownership, Burberry began to make a comeback. The company hired a new creative director, and it introduced a new line of products that were more stylish and contemporary. Burberry also began to invest in marketing and advertising, and its products were featured in fashion magazines and on celebrities.

In recent years, Burberry has continued to grow and expand. The company has opened stores in new markets, and it has launched a number of successful product lines, including Burberry Brit and Burberry Prorsum. Burberry is now one of the most successful luxury fashion houses in the world, and its products are sold in over 150 countries. less...