Burberry is an internationally recognized brand of garments, accessories, and fragrances for men, women and children. This UK based brand of accessories reflecting the unique British sensibility is an all time favorite with all age groups. Burberry since its creation in 1856 in England has epitomized style, innovation and quality.
This famous brand of apparels, perfumes and life-style products are sold in the global market through a network of 260 shops that are interlinked directly, other retail outlets and also intermediaries. In fact, Burberry has franchises and even branded outlets throughout the world. Recently, its fragrance line has become very popular. Over the ages, this illustrious company has maintained such outstanding standards of quality that it has been granted Royal Warrants by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and The Prince of Wales.
Since its establishment, Burberry has really gone a long way. Nobody could imagine that a small shop in Basingstoke, Hampshire which was set up by 21-year-old former draper's apprentice by the name Thomas Burberry would one-day become an international brand! In the year 1880, Burberry came into spotlight when it introduced a durable, water-resistant fabric called gabardine.
Burberry also provided the outfits for two famous explorers Roald Amundsen (the first man to reach the South Pole) and Ernest Shackleton.
The Trench Coat of the modern days that simply revolutionized the fashion world was also designed and produced by Burberry in the 1920's.
Burberry also pioneered the illustrious pattern of checks that added new dimensions to the arena of apparel designing. Currently
Burberry has also impressed the fashion glitterati with its wide range of
perfumes, exclusive handbags and other lifestyle products!
