Burberry - History of Burberry

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Burberry has become a must have for the fashionable. It is known for its very distinct black, red and camel check pattern, and it can be seen in the hands of many celeberities and wealthy people.

You can see burberry products being used by stars of hollywood such as Kate Moss, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Madonna have all been caught sporting a Burberry product, only helping to boost its appeal.

In the last few years the company has really branched into other luxury designer goods fields, and can now be seen selling other goods such as perfume, shoes and even bikinis! Burberry originally became famous for selling their signature line of handbags and coats.

Burberry was founded in the year of 1856, and it was founded by a man named Thomas Burberry. Mr. Burberry owned a Draper's shop, inside a small Hampshire town of Basingstoke.

Thomas Burberry worked on making new fabrics to use in his goods, and he came out with one revolutionary fabric that was breathable and waterproof, and its success gained him enough prestiage to open up his own store in London to sell his luxurious goods.

Burberry was seeked for several odd jobs, one for example was to design new uniforms for the officers' of the British Military. The Burberry trademark did not make an appearance until the early 1920's, and then the pattern was first seen on a trench coat.

In the 1960's, the Burberry trademark check was instantly recognizable when its fashion status extended, making its appearance on Umbrellas, luggager, scarves and handbags.

Burberry had a very british, wealthy and luxurious image, and this appearance made it very popular in the US and Asian markets, and the company soon expanded its marketing to overseas.

Burberry continually is coming up with new designs, in 1997 Burberry hired a woman by the name of Rose Marie Bravo, and she brought in to the company numerous new designs, and new products. Bravo also started an ad campaign with the supermodel Kate Moss, which certainly help bring light to the brand.