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"A global brand with a distinctly British attitude"

In the world of traditional fashion houses, which is clearly dominated by French and Italian brands, the British Burberry is an exception. The identity of the brand is practically synonymous with the famous check pattern and stands for exceptional quality. Not surprisingly, Burberry has been purveyor to the royal court since 1955. The Queen of England is one of the long-standing and loyal customers of the brand. A young pioneer Founded by the 21-year-old textile merchant Thomas Burberry in 1856, his boutique initially mainly offered outerwear. The businessman turned out to be an extremely inventive spirit who was able to translate his experience and ideas into concrete products. In 1880 he developed the gabardine fabric, which is still characteristic today. Made of cotton, this fabric shines with its robustness and breathable properties. The yarn is impregnated before weaving, which makes the fabric waterproof. Eight years later, Thomas Burberry successfully patented his invention and a period of international expansion began. Fame and adventure He gained greater fame and reputation with the development of a new coat, which he designed as clothing for officers on behalf of the British military administration. He used an already existing Burberry coat and added epaulets, belts and D-rings: the trench coat was born. Due to the waterproof material, this new type of coat was not only suitable for military purposes, but also for other adventures under difficult conditions. Unsurprisingly, the 1910 Antarctic expedition also opted for the Burberry trench coat. The famous check pattern, unmistakable Burberry trademark, was finally introduced in the 1920s. In the 1960s, the trench coat became famous in various films by Audrey Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart and Peter and thus laid the foundation for further popularity. It was during these years that the brand's prestige reached a peak. TURBULENCES AND COMEBACK That momentum was lost in the early 2000s. The product range was massively expanded and everything from bikini to household items was sold under the Burberry brand. Suddenly the classic check pattern was the uniform of football hooligans instead of a prestigious item of clothing. At this point, Burberry had lost its identity and it was unclear what the brand actually stood for. Under the leadership of Angela Ahrendts, 30% of the products were initially discontinued and the brand regained its exclusivity. Together with the chief designer Christopher Bailey, the old shine could be brought back to life. Show More ...

Logo or lettering: BURBERRY OR BURBERRYS
Customers often think that if a "Burberry"-Bag says "Burberrys," it must automatically be a counterfeit. That is far from the case! Both spellings can clearly be an indication of the authenticity of a Burberry or Burberrys-Bag. It all began in 1856 with the name of founder Thomas Burberry. Shortly afterwards, the name was changed to "Burberrys of London" - shortened simply to "Burberrys" - and from the 1999 collections onwards, only the name "Burberry" has been used.

Current Burberry logo
Most Burberry bags offered pre-owned date from 1999. The full Burberry wordmark is set in a very classic typeface and written in capital letters. Each letter has specific characteristics that are often not correctly reproduced in the case of a counterfeit.
"B" - The lower part (belly) of the "B" is slightly larger than the upper part
"U" - The left line of the "U" is slightly thicker than the right
"R" - The end of the "R" curves slightly upwards
"E" - The lower line of the "E" is slightly longer than the upper
"Y" - The same applies here as for the "U" - the left side of the letter is also slightly thicker than the right.

The classic Burberry check pattern
A large number of Burberry bags feature the classic and world-famous check pattern, also known as tartan. Depending on the collection, the colourway and the width of the lines vary. However, the classic colours are beige, black and red! On original Burberry bags, the check pattern is always perfectly symmetrical. The pattern also continues across the Bag in one uninterrupted sweep. In other words, the pattern is not restarted after a seam or an applied Bag. In addition, the individual large stripes in the check pattern are made up of fine stripes as well. These run diagonally to the actual pattern. The fabric itself is impregnated and completely water-repellent or highly resistant!

The lining and labels
Different materials are used for the labels inside the Bag. These vary depending on the bag model. The Burberry logo is also shown on these labels inside and can vary from rectangular to oval. This makes the labels themselves difficult to use as an identifying feature.
Nevertheless, certain features are unavoidable in an original Burberry-Bag. Every label, whether oval or rectangular, is always neatly and symmetrically or straight attached. The labels are either finely stitched in or even glued in place. Inside an original Burberry-Bag there is also a stitched-in label stating the place of manufacture. In the past, Burberry bags were made exclusively in Italy. Today, they are produced in a variety of countries around the world. Current Burberry collections all have a label that includes not only the place of production, but also an article number and material information.

In 2018, Burberry caused a scandal by destroying new goods worth a double-digit million amount. Since then, the brand has made a radical commitment to sustainability and is now among the pioneers in the fashion industry. Recycled materials have been used increasingly for some time. These are partly obtained from old fishing nets, fabric remnants and industrial plastics.

All older models were made exclusively in Italy and are marked with the wording "Made in Italy". New Burberry bag models are now also produced in other countries around the world.

The check pattern material of an authentic Burberry-Bag is treated and therefore completely water-repellent and highly resistant!

No, you can rest assured. Both spellings can be a clear indication of the authenticity of a Burberry or Burberrys-Bag. It all began in 1856 with the name of the founder and clothier Thomas Burberry. Shortly afterwards, the name was changed to "Burberrys of London" - or simply "Burberrys" for short. From the collections starting in 1999, only the name "Burberry" has been used.

In Burberry, as in some other brands, «Horsebit» refers to a more distinctive metal detail on the front of a handbag, inspired by the bridle (bit) of a horse. Depending on the design, it also serves as the closure.

Depending on the collection, the check pattern of a Burberry handbag varies in colour scheme as well as in the width of the lines used. However, the classic colours are beige, black and red.

Burberry offers a selected range of repair services for handbags, small leather goods and outerwear. Visit a store near you.

The classic bucket bag, similar to a Louis Vuitton Noé, has unfortunately not been produced for quite some time.

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"A global brand with a distinctly British attitude"

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