Founded in 1856 by 21-year-old Thomas Burberry, the brand set out with a mission to stylishly protect against British weather—and with that, Burberry's iconic trench coat was born. In the 1920s, its renowned check pattern was introduced as the coat's lining, and is today synonymous with the luxury label. The brand still creates timeless, classic pieces, but with a modern twist. Using the signature check as an allover design or as an accent, Tisci continues to evolve the iconic motif through distorting it into new patterns, adding logos and more while still adhering to the house’s codes. The heritage brand has evolved to offer men’s clothing, shoes and accessories.