Back in 1856, Thomas Burberry, a 21-year-old former draper's apprentice, founded the British luxury fashion house in Basingstoke, Hampshire. Focusing on outerwear, Burberry was founded around the principle that clothing should be designed to protect people from the weather. Attracted by local shepherds' ways of waterproofing their smocks, Burberry invented gabardine, a lightweight but hard-wearing weatherproof fabric. The material and Burberry clothing quickly became acclaimed for its protective properties, natural ventilation and durability.
Building on its success, Burberry would prepare explorers and military personnel in the early 20th century. Most notably Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen and his team became the first to reach the South Pole in 1911 with Burberry Gabardin tents and clothing. Other extraordinary names include British explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton in Antarctica and British climber George Mallory on Mount Everest. Burberry will also develop weatherproof clothing and accessories for the British Armed Forces, including the Tielocken coat and its successor, the trench coat.
The fashion house will develop its outwear products and set up both ready-to-wear and accessory ranges. Celebrating Burberry's long history, Supreme has tapped the iconic name for an exclusive collection for the SS22. The collaboration cements Burberry's place in modern luxury and as the most iconic and enduring British label in history. Working closely, the range includes trench coats, down puffer jackets, denim trucker jackets, rugby, hooded sweatshirts, jean, denim shorts and t-shirts. With accessories such as a crusher, 6-panel and skateboard, which continues the themes found in the apparel.
The Supreme x Burberry Spring 2022 collaboration will see a global release, available exclusively via Streetwear Imprint's website on March 10, 11 a.m. EDT in the United States, and March 12, 11 a.m. JST in Japan. The 6-panel and crusher hat will be available at a later date.
The leather track jacket, leather track pants and silk pajama set will be available exclusively from Burberry on March 10 (US, UK and Europe) and March 12 in all other markets.