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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.
Thomas Burberry establishes Burberry in Basingstoke at just 21 years old, founded on the principle that clothing should be designed to protect people from the British weather.
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1856. The brand is founded by 21-year old Thomas Burberry. 1879. Thomas invents gabardine, a lightweight, breathable, weatherproof and tearproof cloth. Its genius comes from the small pockets of air which allow for ventilation. 1888. Burberry patents gabardine.
Burberry builds on its heritage of exploration with textile innovation - Burberryplc. Thomas Burberry’s invention of the lightweight, breathable, and rain- and weather-resistant gabardine created a revolution in fabric. Through textile innovation, Thomas elevated outerwear performance and enhanced its ability to protect explorers from the ...
Burberry Group plc is a British luxury fashion house established in 1856 by Thomas Burberry and headquartered in London, England. [4] It designs and distributes ready to wear , including trench coats , leather accessories, and footwear.
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...
Thomas Burberry passed away in 1926, but his legacy lived on through his company. Today, Burberry is one of the most famous and respected fashion brands in the world, known for its high-quality, functional clothing and accessories.
Heritage, craftsmanship and innovation are at the heart of the Burberry story, as embodied by the iconic trench coat – woven from the weatherproof gabardine cloth invented by the founder Thomas...
Thomas Burberry (27 August 1835 – 4 April 1926), the English clothing designer and the founder behind the eponymous brand, was born in Brockham Green, Surrey, England. His early years were marked by a keen interest in fabric and tailoring, foreshadowing the remarkable career that awaited him.