BURBERRY Glasses and Eyewear

BURBERRY is one of the oldest respected fashion brands, renowned for its particular creativity, whether it be the iconic gabardine raincoats, the recognizable Nova Check fabrics, bags, or the stylish and impeccable optical collections. British charm and an unrivaled sense of style have always characterized the work of the brand. BURBERRY has entrusted the creation, production, and distribution of sunglasses and optical frames to the Italian company Luxottica, which has established itself as a qualified manufacturer of luxury optics.

BURBERRY's eyewear collections reflect the brand's tradition to the fullest: classic, discreet forms are both elegant and modern, with restrained décor and impeccable finishes like a true English brand. The glasses are made of high-quality materials: metal frames are presented in noble shades of dark and light silver, matte and shiny gold; plastic models delight the eye with calm colors - sand, beige, black, brown, white, Havana, and various harmonious colors combinations. BURBERRY's latest eyewear collection has been replenished with eye-catching acetate sunglasses featuring a contrasting signature Nova Check pattern, as well as bold, trendy shades of blue or orange.

BURBERRY eyewear is favored for its elegance and modernity. Sunglasses and frames feature timeless sophistication, flawless craftsmanship, recognizable iconic elements and are designed for both men and women to create exceptional high-fashion looks. Tradition, quality, modern interpretation of classics and restraint in following fashion trends - these qualities make all BURBERRY products the standard of taste, British style, modern elegance, and sophistication. BURBERRY is absolutely classic, it is stable and constant, it is timeless and reliable. Probably these exact features make the brand so long-lived and popular.

Known for its original clothing, accessories, perfumes, and eyewear collection, BURBERRY remains a symbol of classic, quality, elegance, and is always in demand among the fashion-conscious public. Without exaggeration, BURBERRY eyeglasses are accessories of high quality, special style, and impeccable taste. The brand's glasses are a quintessence of the whole Britishness, based on a commitment to tradition and propensity for everything natural, simple, and uncomplicated.

ABOUT BURBERRY

Based in London, the world famous fashion house that produces luxury apparel, accessories and perfumery is owned by the British company BURBERRY Group Plc. The brand's products, from famous trench coats to eyewear, are recognizable because of the company's checkered pattern which primarily included only sand, black, white and red colors.

The sand color is associated with the warm weather, which the British are so lacking. The emblem of the brand, a knight with a spear - is a worldwide known logo of the BURBERRY trading house. In 2006, BURBERRY entered into an eyewear manufacturing contract with Luxottica. Since then, the eyewear embodies the British style and tradition being distinctive for laconic design, top-quality materials, an unmatched checkered pattern. BURBERRY is not just a fashion label, but a barometer for Britishness.

HISTORY OF BURBERRY

In 1856 Thomas BURBERRY, a draper from Basingstoke, began his namesake brand. The young entrepreneur realized the demand for comfortable clothing for protection from the damp weather. So he focused on the manufacturing of outerwear and succeeded. Due to his craftsmanship in the 1870s BURBERRY's store became one of the best not only among local residents but in adjacent cities as well.

In 1879, with the creation of gabardine, the brand's reputation was solidified even more. This invention led him to make the revolution in rainwear as the unique material he patented soon was amazingly good to withstand the onslaught of winds, rains, thorny plants and resistant to any weather. The innovation material very quickly replaced the old heavy and uncomfortable materials used in manufacturing of waterproof clothing. Gabardine got its name in honor of a quiet place described by Shakespeare, in which anyone could hide from the weather.

BURBERRY products made of gabardine began to be in great demand among travelers, pilots, and explorers. BURBERRY moved to London and launched the wholesale production of gabardine products. In 1892 the BURBERRY’s Gabardine store was opened in London and ten years later BURBERRY products became available in neighboring France. Since 1910 outerwear for women has been produced under the brand name BURBERRY. The legendary Tielocken Coat, raincoat for officers, the prototype of a modern trench coat, was released in 1912. During World War I, the company was the official supplier of gabardine officer raincoats for the British Royal Corps.

The brand gained incredible popularity in the 1960s and 1970s. New models of outerwear as well as accessories are produced by the famous brand. The legendary check, called Nova Check, appeared on the raincoats, coats, scarves, umbrellas and bags. World prominent persons and movie stars were spotted wearing BURBERRY's trench coats both on screen and in real life. Despite the abundance of similar models of raincoats in the assortment of other brands, BURBERRY trench coats will always remain synonymous with classic design, quality and everlasting British style. BURBERRY is chosen by the British monarchs. The brand first received a royal patent in 1919 from George V, since then BURBERRY’s customers have become Elizabeth II, Prince Charles of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales.