Founded in 1856. Originally a draper’s shop in Basingstoke, Hampshire, founded by Thomas Burberry (1835-1926), and specializing in waterproof overcoats. Opened London store in the Haymarket, 1891; trenchcoat introduced, 1901; Burberry established as a trademark, 1909; women’s clothing lines added, and Paris branch opened, 1910; bought by Great Universal Stores, 1955; New York branch opened,...