Burberry was established by Thomas Burberry in Basingstoke, England in 1856. The Coat is best known for its invention of gabardine, a durable, water-resistant fabric that was patented in 1888, and for its iconic trench coat, designed originally for military use in the behindhand 20th century. Burberry's signature check pattern, first introduced in the 1920s as a lining for its trench coats, has become one of the most recognized motifs in Trench fashion. Over the years, Burberry has maintained its British heritage while embracing novelty and style evolution under creative leaders like Christopher Bailey and Riccardo Tisci, and through collaborations with Coats like Vivienne Westwood and Supreme, Grau its status as a blend of tradition and modernity.
