Innovation is at the heart of British luxury fashion house Burberry and gabardine is its most revolutionary fabric. It was developed in 1879 by Thomas Burberry. Its rainproof and weatherproof properties have protected wearers for almost 150 years. This includes explorers on Antarctic expeditions as well as Londoners wrapping themselves in a trench coat on a rainy day.
To celebrate its enduring appeal, Burberry is presenting a film shot in Snowdonia, Wales, showcasing the house’s new gabardine capsule collection. The film features protective outerwear styles made for the elements. The main roles include explorers Connaire Cann, Jesse Grylls and Marlon Patrice as well as models Iris Lasnet and Zhuó Chen. At the same time, the film showcases the rich beauty of the British countryside and its glorious, unpredictable weather. A call to the countryside, it reflects Burberry’s tradition of dressing people for outdoor activities and adventurous endeavors.
The collection
The Gabardine capsule collection marks Burberry’s 170th anniversary and pays homage to the house’s iconic trademark. It’s a revolutionary fabric invented by Thomas Burberry and worn by explorers and everyday adventurers alike. The collection includes products made from or embellished with gabardine, as well as complementary knitwear and layering products made from soft cotton jersey.
Classics from the Burberry outerwear tradition are reinterpreted in brushed cotton-nylon gabardine. These include parkas, down jackets, quilted jackets, Harrington jackets and bomber jackets. They are colored in the color palette of the capsule collection: Hamper Beige and Juniper Green. Coarsely ribbed wool-cashmere knitwear is worn underneath. They are complemented by hoodies made of cotton mélange, jogging pants and T-shirts. These cozy designs feature gabardine panels and trench coat elements like signature epaulettes.
The capsule collection symbolizes the brand’s connection to nature and outdoor activities. It features a specially designed label inspired by a 1993 archive campaign: ‘Burberrys grew out of country life’. The label is sewn into coats and jackets, applied to jersey pieces and seen on an intarsia-knit sweater.
The Gabardine capsule collection will be available online and in Burberry stores worldwide from January 7th, 2026.
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