Burberry
British outerwear house behind the trench coat and Nova Check. The plural 'Burberrys' label, dropped around 1999, is a definitive vintage marker.
- Origin
- England
- Founded
- 1856
- Category
- High Fashion
- Documented eras
- 3
How Burberry labels evolved over time. Match the markers below against the tag in hand to place a garment in its era.
1924–1980
Burberrys, Nova Check Lining
Mid-century Burberry garments are labelled 'Burberrys' and lined in the Nova Check, registered as a trademark in the 1920s.
- 'Burberrys' label — note the trailing S
- Nova Check (camel, black, red, white) lining
- Equestrian Knight device
- Made in England
How to spot it
The plural 'Burberrys' and a Nova Check lining.
Value signal
Vintage Burberrys trench coats are steady, sought-after sellers.
1980–1999
Burberrys of London
Through the 1980s and 1990s the label often read 'Burberrys of London' with the Equestrian Knight.
- 'Burberrys of London' wording
- Equestrian Knight logo
- Made in England on core outerwear
- Nova Check lining and accessories
How to spot it
'Burberrys of London' with the plural S.
Value signal
Strong resale for trench coats and check scarves of this era.
1999–present
Burberry — Singular Rebrand
Around 1999 the brand dropped the plural S, becoming simply 'Burberry'.
- 'Burberry' — singular, no trailing S
- Updated Equestrian Knight, later the monogram
- Globalised production
How to spot it
A singular 'Burberry' dates the piece to roughly 1999 or later.
Value signal
Common; value driven by item type, check authenticity, and condition.