Burberry bags

The story of the Burberry brand began in 1856. The 21 year old draper, Thomas Burberry, opened his first shop in the town of Basingstoke, England. Thomas Burberry specialised in outdoor clothing and in raincoats in particular which replaced the rubber raincoats of the time.

Gabardine was invented by Thomas Burberry in 1880. It was a fabric that was waterproofed before being woven.

Burberry opened his first London shop in 1891 and became Burberry & Sons.

Success was assured and the brand grew over time. English soldiers in the First World War wore his famous trench-coat. Burberry also supplied clothes to George V.

The famous Burberry Nova Check tartan first appeared in 1924. It was both fashionable and sober and came to define English style and represent the brand. This striped print would become the brand’s signature and would also be used in all Burberry bags, sometimes as a subtle touch and sometimes more full-on.

When Thomas Burberry died in 1926, his two sons took over the family business.

In 1955 Burberry became the official supplier to Queen Elizabeth II of England.

The brand continued to prosper before losing its market share due to a lack of innovation. The decline continued until the nineties when it finally managed to refresh its collections and adapt its designs for a more prestigious clientele.

Today, the brand continues to expand and open numerous shops throughout the world.

There are now a range of different Burberry collections aimed at different groups of clients: the high-end range (Burberry Prorsum), an affordable range (Burberry London), a young range (Burberry Brit, formerly called Thomas Burberry), Burberry Sport and Burberry for children.

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The history of Burberry bags

The story of the Burberry brand began in 1856. The 21 year old draper, Thomas Burberry, opened his first shop in the town of Basi

Burberry bags

Gabardine was invented by Thomas Burberry in 1880. It was a fabric that was waterproofed before being woven.

Burberry opened his first London shop in 1891 and became Burberry & Sons.

Success was assured and the brand grew over time. English soldiers in the First World War wore his famous trench-coat. Burberry also supplied clothes to George V.

When Thomas Burberry died in 1926, his two sons took over the family business.

In 1955 Burberry became the official supplier to Queen Elizabeth II of England.

Today, the brand continues to expand and open numerous shops throughout the world.

Burberry bags

Burberry bags

Burberry Freya shopping bag in beige raphia and blue leather

Burberry shopping bag in beige, red, black and white leather

Burberry Grace shoulder bag in purple smooth leather

Burberry Grace shoulder bag in brown smooth leather

Burberry handbag in beige Haymarket canvas and burgundy suede

Burberry Pocket small model handbag in grey and pink canvas and grey leather

Burberry Freya medium model shopping bag in black canvas and brown leather

Burberry TB clutch-belt in blue denim and black leather

Burberry handbag in brown leather and printed patern canvas

Burberry Salisbury bag worn on the shoulder or carried in the hand in beige Haymarket canvas and orange

Burberry Vintage weekend bag in beige, black and red tricolor Haymarket canvas and brown leather

Burberry The Banner handbag in black grained leather and tricolor Haymarket canvas

Burberry Ashby shoulder bag in navy blue, black, white and red Haymarket canvas and white leather

Burberry The Belt handbag in blue leather and navy blue leather

Burberry Baby Beaton handbag in black leather

Burberry shopping bag in Haymarket canvas and black

Burberry handbag in burgundy suede

Burberry Messenger shoulder bag in brown grained leather

Burberry shoulder bag in beige Haymarket canvas and brown leather

Burberry handbag in beige Haymarket canvas and black leather

Burberry handbag in brown Haymarket canvas and brown leather

Burberry Canterbury shopping bag in beige Haymarket canvas and black leather

Burberry Bloomsbury shoulder bag in beige grained leather

Burberry shopping bag in black quilted leather

Burberry handbag in beige Haymarket canvas and silver leather

Burberry travel bag in black canvas and black leather

Burberry Dinton handbag in beige Haymarket canvas and brown leather

Burberry handbag in beige Haymarket canvas and brown leather

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