Burberry

Iconic British High Fashion Brand

(Ratings: On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 = Worst and 10 = Best)
Overall: 8
Product Lifespan: 12 - 36 Months
Product Quality: 8
Value for Money: 8
Spent about SGD $700 per person.



Burberry is a British high fashion, luxury clothing brand that was founded in 1856 in Hampshire, England, by Mr. Thomas Burberry. Known for their sharp looking outdoor attire, and characterised by their trademark tartan 'check' pattern, Burberry is also credited with the invention of the Trench Coat for British military officers during World War I. The company is also commonly called Burberrys Of London.

The iconic tartan check pattern used by Burberry appears on many of their products, and may or may not include their other trademark, the Burberry Equestrian Knight logo with the latin word 'Prorsum', which means 'To Move Forward' or 'Straight Ahead'. Being known for their outer wear, the more popular products from Burberry thus naturally include their range of belts, wallets, trench coats, accessories, jackets, and bags. Personally, I prefer the range of checks that include the Equestrian Knight logo, such as the Haymarket range or The Beat range, as it looks more authentic.

The style of clothing fashion from Burberry can be best described as classic and simple, yet sharp looking. The brand is one of the few global high fashion luxury brands that is instantly recognisable from a distance. I especially like their range of belts and wallets, because of the good workmanship and striking designs. Durability of their products is pretty good, lasting between 1 - 3 years. Naturally, Burberry is also an excellent place for purchasing Trench Coats; because of their special in-house treatment, the trench coat ends up being water resistant, yet still light and breathable.

Burberry clothing is also easy to mix and match, making wardrobe selection much easier especially for ladies. They follow the seasonal trends in fashion, rotating new pieces in every 3 - 6 months or so. Burberry is also known for their philanthropic organization, the Burberry Foundation, which helps in the development of teens and young adults, focusing on building their sense of community and creativity.

Model Haymarket Check Plaque Belt 37422371

Model Charcoal Check Plaque Belt 34410661

Model Vintage Haymarket Check Wallet 38285781

Model Haymarket Check Wallet 36396961

Model Mid-Length Python Collar Gabardine Trench Coat 38713231