Burberry has become a must have for the fashionable. It is known for its very distinct black, red and camel check pattern, and it can be seen in the hands of many celeberities. Burberry was founded in the year of 1856, and it was founded by a man named Thomas Burberry. Mr. Burberry owned a Draper's shop, inside a small Hampshire town of Basingstoke.

Thomas Burberry worked on making new fabrics to use in his goods, and he came out with one revolutionary fabric that was breathable and waterproof, and its success gained him enough prestiage to open up his own store in London to sell his luxurious goods.

In the 1960's, the Burberry trademark check was instantly recognizable when its fashion status extended, making its appearance on Umbrellas, luggager, scarves and handbags. Burberry had a very British, wealthy and luxurious image, and this appearance made it very popular in the US and Asian markets, and the company soon expanded its marketing to overseas. Burberry continually is coming up with new designs, in 1997 Burberry hired a woman by the name of Rose Marie Bravo, and she brought in to the company numerous new designs, and new products. Bravo also started an ad campaign with the supermodel Kate Moss, which certainly help bring light to the brand.