Burberry Handbags - Page 2
In 1901 the Burberry equestrian knight logo became a registered trademark. The knight carries a shield with a large B on it and a banner that says Prorsum, Latin for “to go forward.” On some Burberry handbags you’ll find the Burberry knight on horseback, cleverly displayed in the background of the handbag’s fabric.
The Burberry business continued “to go forward”. The British Royal Flying Corp wore Burberry-designed coats. The military design or “trench coat” with it’s buckled cuff straps and storm flaps became the coat worn during the First World War. The trench coat of the 1890’s became a popular civilian coat.
The Burberry check, a pattern called the “Nova”, with its recognizable red, white, black and camel colors was used as a lining fabric for Burberry trench coats in 1924. Today you’ll see many Burberry handbags sporting the famous Burberry check. In 1967 it became a registered trademark and could be seen on items like umbrellas, scarves, luggage and handbags.
Since 1891, when Thomas Burberry first opened his emporium in Haymarket, London, Burberry has seen many changes. Burberry dressed the first man to reach the South Pole in 1911. Peter Sellers wore the Burberry trench coat in the Pink Panther films. The famous trench coats are worn everywhere as are the Burberry handbags. In the 1980’s Burberry began expanding, with stores being opened in New York and other cities. In the 1980’s the brand became popular with the British football casual cult. It started being associated with football clubs and Chavs. These groups adopted the Burberry checked baseball cap. Because Chavs were know for anti-social behavior, Burberry decided to stop making the caps in 2004.
