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Thomas Burberry (27 August 1835 – 4 April 1926) was an English gentlemen's outfitter, and the founder of international chain Burberry, one of Britain's largest branded clothing businesses. He is also known as the inventor of gabardine.
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Learn about the origins and milestones of Burberry, the British luxury fashion brand founded by Thomas Burberry in 1856. Discover how he invented gabardine, the trench coat and the iconic check, and how the brand evolved over time.
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Learn about the origins and milestones of Burberry, the iconic British luxury fashion house, from its invention of gabardine to its global expansion. Discover how Thomas Burberry created the trench coat, the Burberry check and the Royal Warrants.
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Feb 20, 2023 · Founded in 1856 by Thomas Burberry, the company began as a manufacturer of technically innovative outdoor apparel. Like the 19th century equivalent of Arc’Teryx, Burberry became the uniform of...
Sep 17, 2018 · 1856 | Burberry is founded in Basingstoke by draper Thomas Burberry. His original focus was outdoor-ready attire, stuff that was favoured by Lord Kitchener and Lord Baden Powell. 1879 |...