Burberry Handbag

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Founded by Thomas Burberry in 1856 at the age of 21, the Burberry brand has become an internationally well known brand world wide. Burberry is a British luxury fashion and has a distinctive tartan pattern. Headquarters are in London, England and has more than 500 stores in over 50 countries.

Products include clothing, accessories, sunglasses,  perfumes, cosmetics and Burberry  designed the Trench coat for officers during World War 1.  The Burberry checked  tartan has become a well know trademark for the company and brand and was first introduced in the 1920's

In 1856, Thomas Burberry, a young entrepreneur at the time opened his own store in Basingstoke London,  Burberry had always been the original name but as time progressed the brand has changed its name to Burberrys due to many customers and tourists from all around the world began calling the brand and stores Burberrys of London.

The company had been a family run business controlled by family members until 1955 when it was taken over by Great Universal Stores,

Celebrities over the years have worn the Burberry brand are  Humphrey Bogart, Ronald Regan, Audrey Hepburn, Barack Obama and Gwyneth Paltrow.

Burberry handbags are easily recognised with the checked tartan and popular styles of Burberry handbags are tote bags, backpacks, shoulder bags, bowling bags and clutches.  The bags come in all different shape, colours and sizes.  The Bucket bag was this years Burberry seasonally handbag as it captures the bohemian spirit.

With the brand being a luxury brand the price ranges vary considerably and handbag launches are much-awaited for customers and celebrities.

In 2014, Burberry ranked 73rd in Interbrand's Best Global Brands report ahead of Ralph Lauren and Hugo Boss.

Today, Burberry plays an important part in people's wardrobes, be it items of clothes, perfume or the lovely designer handbag that every girls wants to own.   Burberry Handbags will continue to be a fashion statement and every girl should own at least one checked tartan handbag. What do you think?