As early as 140 years ago, Burberrys has been in the world, the founder of Thomas Burberrys, who used to run cloth stores in the southwest region of England. Thomas Burberry founded the Burberry brand in 1856. In 1879, the founder of the brand invented the innovative weatherproof Gabardine fabric, which is waterproof, practical and durable, and breathable and lightweight. In 2014, Burberry had more than 500 directly owned stores worldwide.