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Burberry Ash Grey Grained Leather Leah Crossbody Bag
By Burberry
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This crossbody bag from Burberry is crafted from ash grey-hued pebbled leather. The bag features a
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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Burberry Leah Crossbody Bag Pebbled Leather Small
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
Burberry Leah Crossbody Bag Pebbled Leather Small Condition: Great. Minor wear on base corners
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Burberry Leah Crossbody Pebbled Leather Small
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Burberry Leah Crossbody Pebbled Leather Small is a classic piece ideal for on-the-go
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Burberry Leah Clutch Bag Horseferry Check Canvas Small
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
This Burberry Leah Clutch Bag Horseferry Check Canvas Small, crafted from neutral horseferry check
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

Burberry Leah Crossbody Bag Pebbled Leather Small
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Burberry Leah Crossbody Bag Pebbled Leather Small is a classic piece ideal for on
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Burberry Leah Clutch Bag Horseferry Check Canvas Small
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Burberry Leah Clutch Bag Horseferry Check Canvas Small is the perfect bag to use for
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Burberry Leah Crossbody Bag Pebbled Leather Small
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 10.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 20.5-23.5" Designer: Burberry
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

BurLeah Crossbody Bag Pebbled Leather Small
By Burberry
Located in NY, NY
: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 10.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 20.5-23.5" Designer: Burberry
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

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Burberry, a luxury British fashion house with origins in battlefield gear and outfitting real-life explorers, is universally renowned for its vintage trench coats, jackets, footwear and handbags. The brand has undergone several transformations since its inception in the 19th century.

When the 21-year-old apprentice draper Thomas Burberry (1835–1926) opened a small clothing outfitter in Basingstoke, Hampshire, in 1856, he catered to the needs of the local population, focusing on weatherproof clothing designed for outdoor activities like hunting, riding and fishing.

Building on his success, Burberry researched more fabrics that would be suitable for these country pursuits. In 1888, he patented gabardine, a durable, breathable fabric that was ready for any British weather. The material was groundbreaking for rainwear, which previously had been bulky and heavy. Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen wore it on his 1893 North Pole expedition and Burberry later outfitted Sir Ernest Shackleton on his Antarctic expeditions. These high-profile demonstrations of its design for extreme conditions fueled Burberry’s growth as a trusted brand.

The Tielocken coat — a forerunner to the trench coat — was patented in 1912, featuring just a button at the collar and a single strap. Higher-ranking British officers during World War I donned trench coats designed by the likes of Burberry, Aquascutum and other firms.

The design of Burberry’s classic trench demonstrated a consideration of the demand for both weather protection and function on the battlefield, with every element having its purpose, whether it was the epaulets for an officer’s rank or the gun flap at the breast. When the now-familiar check — a plaid check with black, white and red stripes on a background of beige — was added as a lining during the 1920s, a fashion icon was born. Scarves and other items featuring the pattern rendered the Burberry plaid an instantly recognizable hallmark of the house around the globe.

The brand continued to gain popularity throughout the 20th century, but by the 1990s, it was in dire need of a refresh. By the time Christopher Bailey was named design director at Burberry in 2001, the check was so ubiquitous through rampant knockoffs that it had become a reference for kitsch rather than quality.

Drawing on its heritage of craftsmanship with a new streetwear edge, Bailey helped rebuild Burberry’s relevance as a reputable fashion brand. Key to this reimagining was developing an understanding of how to democratically market high-end luxury fashion. Milestones in this regard materialized in 2010, when Burberry became the first brand to livestream a fashion show (and did so using 3D technology), and in 2020, when the house brought its London Fashion Week presentation to Twitch, a popular American livestreaming service. The international visibility brought with it renewed interest in the brand, which eventually revived its tartan after dropping it from many of its clothes, including in a 2018 collaboration with Russian designer Gosha Rubchinskiy that swathed shirts, dresses, coats and bags in the check.

Although tastes have changed, the signature trench coats that date back to Burberry’s beginnings remain at the brand’s core, with new fabrics and fits continuing to adapt this British style classic to contemporary trends.

Find vintage Burberry trench coats, shoes, handbags and other outerwear and accessories on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right handbags-purses-bags for You

An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.

Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.

“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bagBirkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”

First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.

They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”

From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.

Questions About Burberry
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Since its inception in 1856, Burberry has become one of the world's most premiere fashion houses. Known for the classic trench coats with a plaid lining, Burberry pieces are made with high quality materials and attention to detail.