Burberry Limited 1856
- occupation:
- Clothing designer, Manufacturer of clothing
- Nationality:
- British
- born in:
- Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
1856 Founded by Thomas Burberry; 1880 Invented gabardine; 1901 Designed British army uniforms;
1924 Check used to line coats; 1967 Check used for umbrellas, scarves, luggage;
1997 New management; 2002 Announces flotation on the Stock Exchange.