‘The Burberry Trench: Crafting an Icon’ opens this Monday at the V&A South Kensington to mark Burberry’s 170th anniversary and celebrate a fashion staple that has adapted and endured through the decades. Situated in the museum’s rarely seen Prince Consort Gallery, the display brings together rare material from the Burberry Archive and the V&A collection, tracing the history of the Burberry trench from its origins as practical outwear and military attire to world-renowned icon of fashion. The display is free and open to all until 3 January 2027. Discover more about the display here: https://lnkd.in/eZdpqAKS
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Beautiful example of how heritage becomes powerful when it is continuously reinterpreted. The Burberry trench is not just a fashion piece, it is a cultural memory shaped by utility, history, craftsmanship and identity. Displays like this show why true luxury is never only about a product, but about the story and relevance it carries across generations.
After tracing its history, one thing has become clear: there is still one timeless classic missing from my wardrobe… the trench coat!
170 years of making raincoats look like high art. From military trenches to a museum masterpiece Burberry simply refuses to go out of style. Can't wait to see this exhibition!"
Burberry sets the standard for trench coats
Congratulations, it is a meaningful exhibition which are all cross the every solid step and impassive storys since is was established day. It's not only embodies the consistency exceptional spirit of the Burberry brand , but also enables people to truly understand what Burberry is for.
A free look at 170 years of the trench coat sounds amazing. Seeing the old materials and designs in one place must be special.
I wish to be your model.
Few fashion products achieve true iconic status, and even fewer remain relevant for more than a century. What makes the Burberry trench particularly interesting is the journey from functional outerwear to enduring fashion icon. Its longevity demonstrates an important principle in product development: innovation does not always mean replacing what came before. Sometimes it means continuously refining construction, materials, proportion and styling while protecting the essential identity of the product. For manufacturers and product developers, this is also a powerful reminder that craftsmanship becomes part of brand equity when it is consistently protected across generations. A remarkable way to celebrate Burberry’s 170-year heritage—and the evolution of a product that became much bigger than the garment itself.