Burberry's Military Jackets

Burberry was the original company who designed the trench coat as we know it today. Established in 1856, the company's founder Thomas Burberry focused on outdoors attire with with the intention of producing a product that was water-resistant yet maintaining a breathable fabric. In 1914 Burberry was commissioned by the War Office to design their officer's coats to suit war conditions, hence the name "trench coat". Its distinctive black tan, and red pattern known as haymarket check or the "Burberry classic check" and was originally used as a lining for the Burberry trenchcoat in 1924. Queen Elizabeth II and HRH The Prince of Wales have granted the company Royal Warrants, for those companies who supply goods or services to a royal court. Burberry continues to design elegant fashions every season with fresh new takes on the classic military coat.