Burberry

Thomas Burberry opened his shop in Basingstoke in 1856 and in 1879 invented gabardine, a breathable and waterproof fabric that would equip polar explorers and trench warfare officers: the trench coat was born, with its epaulettes and tartan lining that became a hallmark. A quintessential British fashion house, listed in London, Burberry has since the 2000s navigated between outerwear heritage and creative reinvention, each artistic direction reinterpreting the check, the equestrian rider, and that foundational English rain that transformed a utilitarian garment into a luxury standard.