Burberry:
inconspicuous visibility
The iconic check pattern decorating the lining of Burberry trench
coats appeared in the 1920s, but only the cognoscenti knew of its
existence for a long time. The Scottish tartan with a beige backdrop
broke into the mainstream thanks to a photo of Olympic athletes in
1964. The sunny weather surprised the female athletes photographed at
Despite obstacles, ups and downs, Burberry, like the knight in their
players hurriedly draped over the shoulder took centre stage. Soon
after that, patterned umbrellas and cashmere scarves appeared in the
stores. The distinctive graphic pattern became a symbol of social
status and prominence, fitting in perfectly with the "Sloane Ranger"
Sweatpants with logo
1980s. Its main advantage was actually "inconspicuous visibility."
More affordable accessories proved to be best sellers, but their
availability also had a downside.
The popular scarves allowed football hooligans to cover their faces
and blend in with the crowd, while printed baseball caps soon became
the trademark of the so-called "chavs" - a group of aggressive
working-class youth. A ban on wearing the once-elite design introduced
houses? What makes their name create a buzz, evoke luxury and a series of.
Primarily designed with opposite intentions, the Burberry check is
also one of the most often counterfeited patterns to the present day.
Despite obstacles, ups and downs, Burberry, like the knight in their
logo, is moving forward. Today, without forgetting its heritage and
In 2016 the brand partnered with an artist that used its iconic
different social groups, developing streetwear models with the same
passion as the iconic trench coats - both illustrated with the same
check motif.