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Burberry Society

BURBERRY orange & brown MONOGRAM SOCIETY SMALL Top Handle Bag
BURBERRY orange & brown MONOGRAM SOCIETY SMALL Top Handle Bag

BURBERRY orange & brown MONOGRAM SOCIETY SMALL Top Handle Bag

By Burberry

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Burberry Society top handle shoulder bag in pale beige, orange and black printed calfskin with brown flap, handles and shoulder strap.

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2010s French Tote Bags

Burberry Wool Check Society XL Tote
Burberry Wool Check Society XL Tote

Burberry Wool Check Society XL Tote

By Burberry

Located in Houston, TX

The original British luxury brand of Burberry has set an unmatched standard for sophisticated style since its debut in 1856. From the basis of the famous trench coat, the collection ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

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Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Panelled Leather Large
Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Panelled Leather Large

Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Panelled Leather Large

By Burberry

Located in NY, NY

This Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Panelled Leather Large, crafted from brown leather, features a top handle and gold tone hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Panelled Leather Large
Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Panelled Leather Large

Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Panelled Leather Large

By Burberry

Located in NY, NY

This Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Panelled Leather Large, crafted from brown leather, features a top handle and gold tone hardware.

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Burberry Society Tote Leather Medium
Burberry Society Tote Leather Medium

Burberry Society Tote Leather Medium

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H 10 in W 13 in D 7 in

Burberry Society Tote Leather Medium

By Burberry

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 10", Width 13", Depth 7" Designer: Burberry Model: Society Tote Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color:...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Burberry Society Tote Leather Medium
Burberry Society Tote Leather Medium

Burberry Society Tote Leather Medium

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H 10 in W 13 in D 7 in

Burberry Society Tote Leather Medium

By Burberry

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 10", Width 13", Depth 7" Designer: Burberry Model: Society Tote Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color:...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Burberry Society Tote Leather Medium
Burberry Society Tote Leather Medium

Burberry Society Tote Leather Medium

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H 10 in W 13 in D 7 in

Burberry Society Tote Leather Medium

By Burberry

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Box, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 10", Width 13", Depth 7" Designer: Burberry Model: Society Tote Leather Medium Exterior Material: Leather Exterior C...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Burberry Society Tote Leather Large
Burberry Society Tote Leather Large

Burberry Society Tote Leather Large

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H 13.5 in W 15 in D 8.5 in

Burberry Society Tote Leather Large

By Burberry

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 13.5", Width 15", Depth 8.5" Designer: Burberry Model: Society Tote Leather Large Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Col...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Burberry Society Tote Leather Large
Burberry Society Tote Leather Large

Burberry Society Tote Leather Large

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H 13.5 in W 15 in D 8 in

Burberry Society Tote Leather Large

By Burberry

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 13.5", Width 15", Depth 8" Designer: Burberry Model: Society Tote Leather Large Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Leather
Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Leather

Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Leather

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H 10.5 in W 11 in D 5 in

Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Leather

By Burberry

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Keys, Dust Bag, Clochette Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 10.5", Width 11", Depth 5", Strap Drop 16.5-18.5" Designer: Burberry Model: Society Top Handle Bag Leath...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Leather Large
Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Leather Large

Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Leather Large

By Burberry

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 12", Width 18", Depth 6", Strap Drop 14.5" Designer: Burberry Model: Society Top Handle Bag Leather...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Leather XL
Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Leather XL

Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Leather XL

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H 16 in W 20.5 in D 9 in

Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Leather XL

By Burberry

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 6", Height 16", Width 20.5", Depth 9", Strap Drop 20-22" Designer: Burberry Model: Society Top Handle Bag Leather XL Exterior Ma...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Leather Large
Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Leather Large

Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Leather Large

By Burberry

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 12", Width 18", Depth 6", Strap Drop 14.5" Designer: Burberry Model: Society Top Handle Bag Leather...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Leather Large
Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Leather Large

Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Leather Large

By Burberry

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag, Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 12", Width 18", Depth 6", Strap Drop 14.5" Designer: Burberry Model: Society Top Handle Bag Leather...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Quilted Leather Large
Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Quilted Leather Large

Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Quilted Leather Large

By Burberry

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 12", Width 13", Depth 6", Strap Drop 15" Designer: Burberry Model: Society Top Handle Bag Quilted Leather Large Exterior Ma...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Canvas With Leather Large
Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Canvas With Leather Large

Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Canvas With Leather Large

By Burberry

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 11", Width 14", Depth 6", Strap Drop 14.5" Designer: Burberry Model: Society Top Handle Bag Canvas with Leat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Canvas with Leather Large
Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Canvas with Leather Large

Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Canvas with Leather Large

By Burberry

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Clochette, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 11", Width 14", Depth 6", Strap Drop 14.5" Designer: Burberry Model: Society Top Handle Bag Canvas with Lea...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Monogram E-Canvas with Leather Medium
Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Monogram E-Canvas with Leather Medium

Burberry Society Top Handle Bag Monogram E-Canvas with Leather Medium

By Burberry

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Clochette, Keys, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 10", Width 11", Depth 5", Strap Drop 16.5-19.5" Designer: Burberry Model: Society Top Handle Bag Monogra...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Burberry Brown TB Monogram Coated Canvas Extra Large Society Top Handle Bag
Burberry Brown TB Monogram Coated Canvas Extra Large Society Top Handle Bag

Burberry Brown TB Monogram Coated Canvas Extra Large Society Top Handle Bag

By Burberry

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Burberry Society bag is the perfect choice for running errands as well as for your weekend getaways.

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2010s Italian Top Handle Bags

Burberry Black Leather Large Society Tote
Burberry Black Leather Large Society Tote

Burberry Black Leather Large Society Tote

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H 12.6 in W 8.67 in L 14.97 in

Burberry Black Leather Large Society Tote

By Burberry

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

With a refined construction and contemporary shape, this Burberry tote is ideal for everyday use. Its pointed edges at the top elevated the silhouette and gold-tone accents add to it...

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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Burberry Logo Society Tote Printed Canvas Medium
Burberry Logo Society Tote Printed Canvas Medium

Burberry Logo Society Tote Printed Canvas Medium

By Burberry

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 11", Width 13", Depth 7.5" Designer: Burberry Model: Logo Society Tote Printed Canvas Medium Exterior Material: Canvas Pl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Burberry Logo Society Tote Printed Canvas Large
Burberry Logo Society Tote Printed Canvas Large

Burberry Logo Society Tote Printed Canvas Large

By Burberry

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 13.5", Width 14.5", Depth 8" Designer: Burberry Model: Logo Society Tote Printed Canvas Large Exterior Material: Ca...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Burberry Logo Society Tote Printed Canvas Large
Burberry Logo Society Tote Printed Canvas Large

Burberry Logo Society Tote Printed Canvas Large

By Burberry

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 14", Width 15", Depth 8.5" Designer: Burberry Model: Logo Society Tote Printed Canvas Large Exterior Material: Canvas Pla...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Burberry Logo Society Tote Printed Canvas Large
Burberry Logo Society Tote Printed Canvas Large

Burberry Logo Society Tote Printed Canvas Large

By Burberry

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 13", Width 14.5", Depth 8" Designer: Burberry Model: Logo Society Tote Printed Canvas Large Exterior Material: Canva...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Burberry Logo Society Tote Printed Canvas Medium
Burberry Logo Society Tote Printed Canvas Medium

Burberry Logo Society Tote Printed Canvas Medium

By Burberry

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 11", Width 13", Depth 7.5" Designer: Burberry Model: Logo Society Tote Printed Canvas Medium Exterior Material: Canv...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Burberry Logo Society Tote Printed Canvas Large
Burberry Logo Society Tote Printed Canvas Large

Burberry Logo Society Tote Printed Canvas Large

By Burberry

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5", Height 14", Width 15", Depth 8.5" Designer: Burberry Model: Logo Society Tote Printed Canvas Large Exterior Material: Canvas Pla...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Burberry Logo Society Tote Printed Canvas Large
Burberry Logo Society Tote Printed Canvas Large

Burberry Logo Society Tote Printed Canvas Large

By Burberry

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 13", Width 15", Depth 8.5" Designer: Burberry Model: Logo Society Tote Printed Canvas Large Exterior Material: Canva...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Burberry Dark Brown Leather Society Top Handle Bag
Burberry Dark Brown Leather Society Top Handle Bag

Burberry Dark Brown Leather Society Top Handle Bag

By Burberry

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Classic and timeless silhouettes are at the core of Burberry bags, and the Society bag is the perfect example.

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2010s Italian Tote Bags

Burberry Brown Leather Studded Society Top Handle Bag
Burberry Brown Leather Studded Society Top Handle Bag

Burberry Brown Leather Studded Society Top Handle Bag

By Burberry

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This stylish bag from Burberry has been crafted from fine leather. It opens to a capacious interior that can easily hold your everyday essentials. The bag is finished with silver-ton...

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2010s Italian Top Handle Bags

Burberry Black Leather Extra Large Society Top Handle Bag
Burberry Black Leather Extra Large Society Top Handle Bag

Burberry Black Leather Extra Large Society Top Handle Bag

By Burberry

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Classic and timeless silhouettes are at the core of Burberry bags, and the Society tote is the perfect example.

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2010s Italian Top Handle Bags

Burberry Beige Leather Extra Large Society Top Handle Bag
Burberry Beige Leather Extra Large Society Top Handle Bag

Burberry Beige Leather Extra Large Society Top Handle Bag

By Burberry

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The travel bag to invest in is clearly this one by Burberry. It is sewn using leather and sized to house the things you require during your trips. A top handle, shoulder strap and go...

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Burberry Bridle Brown Coated Canvas Extra Large Society Top Handle Bag
Burberry Bridle Brown Coated Canvas Extra Large Society Top Handle Bag

Burberry Bridle Brown Coated Canvas Extra Large Society Top Handle Bag

By Burberry

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The travel bag to invest in is clearly this one by Burberry. It is sewn using the monogram-coated canvas and leather and sized to house the things you require during your trips. A to...

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2010s Italian Top Handle Bags

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Burberry Society For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary burberry society for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Beige, Brown and more. Finding a burberry society for sale for men should be easy, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for women as well.

How Much is a Burberry Society?

Prices for a burberry society can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $845 and can go as high as $2,210, while, on average they fetch $1,232.

Burberry for sale on 1stDibs

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.

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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.

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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.