Burberry: Weather, War & the Invention of British Utility Chic

Burberry’s story begins not with glamour, but with weather. In 1856, Thomas Burberry founded his house on a simple idea: clothing should protect. His breakthrough came with gabardine, a tightly woven, weather‑resistant fabric that was breathable, durable and revolutionary. It transformed outerwear from heavy, impractical garments into modern tools of mobility. Gabardine made Burberry indispensable.Continue reading “Burberry: Weather, War & the Invention of British Utility Chic”