Burberry Cashmere & Wool Nova Check Hat/Cap
About the Item
- Designer:
- Brand:
- Dimensions:Marked Size: M (UK)
- Period:
- Material Notes:Composition – 85% Wool, 15% Cashmere
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Condition – Very Good.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:
Burberry
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.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: London, United Kingdom
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
- Dolce & Gabbana Floral Print 'DG' Logo Baseball CapBy Dolce & GabbanaLocated in London, GBDolce & Gabbana Floral Print 'DG' Logo Baseball Cap Black cap designed with rose print in red and green. Detailed with black 'DG' logo to the front and adjustable, 'Dolce & Gabbana...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Caps
- Chanel Logo Nylon CapBy ChanelLocated in London, GBChanel Logo Nylon Cap Fuchsia/red cap designed with multicoloured overlapping 'Chanel' logo letters. Featuring curved visor and open back with adjustable fitting, embellished with ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Caps
- Shamballa Jewels Lotus SunglassesLocated in London, GBShamballa Jewells Lotus Sunglass Bronze, black in colour, titanium frames, handmade in Japan. Embellished at front and sides with signature Shamballa logo bead in gold and brown lea...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sunglasses
- Cartier Lady Trinity SunglassesBy CartierLocated in London, GBCartier Lady Trinity Sunglasses Brown tortoiseshell frames sunglasses designed with polarised tinted lenses. Featuring gold metal arms detailed with...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sunglasses
- Hermes Sellier Printed Silk ScarfBy HermèsLocated in London, GBHermes Sellier Printed Silk Scarf Light purple scarf designed with buckle and chain prints in light pink and red. Detailed with 'Hermes Tallier Paris' inscription and black finishe...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scarves
- Zadig & Voltaire Leopard Print Wool ScarfLocated in London, GBZadig & Voltaire Leopard Print Wool Scarf Brown 'Ibiza Leopard' scarf designed with all-over animal print. Detailed with aged gold sequin stripe along the edge. Featuring light grey ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scarves
- Christian Dior by John Galliano 2002 Trotter Monogram Baseball CapBy John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian DiorLocated in Scottsdale, AZIntroducing the Christian Dior by John Galliano 2002 Trotter Monogram Baseball Cap, a timeless and iconic accessory that epitomizes luxury and style...Category
Early 2000s French Caps
- Hermes Hat Men’s Miles Robot Cap Black with Leather Clou de Selle 58By HermèsLocated in Miami, FLMightychic offers an Hermes Miles Robot cap featured in Black. Swift leather Clou de Selle not stamped on the side in Bleu Encre. Brushed palladium Clou de selles snaps at rear. L...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Caps
- Hermes Tri Maillon Tresse Beanie Cap Beige Cashmere MBy HermèsLocated in Miami, FLMightychic offers an Hermes Tri Maillon Beanie featured in Beige cashmere. Iconic Chaine d'Ancre pattern in relief with a braided detail in lambskin. 100% Cashmere and lambskin. Made...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Caps
- Hermes Riley Clou Carrousel Cap Black 59By HermèsLocated in Miami, FLMightychic offers an Hermes Riley Clou Carrousel Cap featured in Black. Swift calfskin Clou Carrousel on side. Cap is wool flannel. Interior woven badge Cheval de Fete by Jan Bajtlik...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Caps
- S/S 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Snakeskin Print Grey Nylon Bucket HatBy Gucci, Tom Ford for GucciLocated in West Hollywood, CAPresenting a fabulous rare grey snake print Gucci bucket hat, designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 2000 collection, the same snakeskin print w...Category
Early 2000s Italian Hats
- Chanel 2001 White Logo Vintage Mountaineer Helmet Limited Edition Novelty HatBy ChanelLocated in Miami, FLChanel 2001 White Logo Vintage Mountaineer Helmet Limited Edition Novelty Hat Limited Edition from 2001 Sport Line Collection. White, red and bla...Category
1990s Italian Caps
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
How to Tell If Your Burberry Coat or Bag Is Authentic
The iconic British brand is irresistible to fashion lovers — and counterfeiters. Find out how to tell the real deal from a convincing fake.
The Stories behind the Most Famous Luxury Fashion Logos
From Chanel to YSL, the logos of some legacy fashion houses spark instant brand recognition and have come to symbolize a kind of luxury that feels at once aspirational and attainable.