Burberry Men's (2) Button Luxury Check/Plaid Luxury Blazer

Burberry Men's (2) Button Luxury Check/Plaid Luxury Blazer Pure Wool (2) Button Closure * PEDIGREE EXACT MEASUREMENTS: Shoulder to Shoulder 20.5" Armpit to Armpit 23" Sleeve Length 26.5" Jacket Length 33" HISTORY: 1856 Thomas Burberry establishes Burberry in Basingstoke at just 21 years old, founded on the principle that clothing should be designed to protect people from the British weather. 1893 Norwegian polar explorer, zoologist, and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, Dr. Fridtjof Nansen is the first recorded polar explorer to take Burberry gabardine to the poles when he sets sail bound for the Arctic Circle. 1912 The Tielocken coat, designed by Thomas Burberry, is patented. Considered the predecessor to the trench coat, the Tielocken closes with a single strap and buckle fastening and only features a button at the collar. Acclaimed British Explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton wears Burberry gabardine for three expeditions in the early 20th century, including the Endurance expedition. 1914-1918 The iconic Burberry Trench Coat was invented during the 1st world war 1920's The Burberry check, now a registered trademark is introduced as alining in our rainwear 1955 HM Queen Elizabeth II grants Burberry a Royal Warrant as a Weatherproofer. 1990 Burberry is granted a Royal Warrant by HRH The Prince of Wales as an Outfitter. 2016 Burberry is the 1st brand to offer Runway collections immediately after its shows FACT: One in five coats exported from Britain is a Burberry product.