Burberry was founded in 1856 by 21 year old Thomas Burberry. Business thrived and by 1870 Burberry became known as an emporioum focusing on the development of outdoor wear. Thomas Burberry invented garbadine and took out a patent in 1888; He opened his first London store in ths Haymarket in 1891. In 1901, Burberry was commisioned to design a new service unfiform for British officers and the Burberry Equestrian Knight logo was developed and trademarked. The Burberry Check was first used as a lining for trenchcoats in 1924 and soon became synonymous with Burberry. In 1967 the check was applied to umbrellas, scarves and luggage. Burberry Touch, the fragrance was launched in 2000 and Burberry Brit for women was launched in 2004. Burberry is an icon of enduring style and has flagship stores worldwide.Today, in 2008 the Burberry brand is famous all over the world._______________________________________________.._____
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