Burberry jackets

Pre-owned Burberry jackets for women and men, from the Harrington and the quilted jacket to bomber and field jackets.

Harrington jackets

The Harrington is a short jacket with a zip front, a stand or pointed collar and slanted welt pockets. Burberry versions are often lined with the Burberry check, which shows at the collar when it is turned up, and they are found in cotton, wool and corduroy. Harrington jackets have their own page, Burberry Harrington jackets.

Quilted jackets

A quilted jacket has a light outer shell stitched through a layer of padding, usually in a diamond pattern. On its own website Burberry calls the corduroy collar a signature detail of its quilted jackets, and many are lined with the check. They are collected under Burberry quilted jackets.

Bomber and field jackets

A bomber jacket has a ribbed collar, cuffs and hem and closes with a zip or buttons. A field jacket is longer, with flap pockets and a stand collar, and some Burberry field jackets have a throat latch that closes the collar against wind and rain.

The check lining and the label

Burberry introduced the check in the 1920s as the lining of the trench coat. On a jacket it usually sits on the inside and shows at the collar, the cuffs or the open front. The label dates the jacket: it reads Burberrys on jackets made before 1999 and Burberry after that.

Sizing and measurements

Women's and men's jackets run on different size scales, and a size label from decades ago rarely matches a modern one. The method is explained in the guide to measuring pit to pit.

Longer styles are collected under trench coats, car coats and overcoats, and Burberry is also available for women and for men. The complete guide to Burberry covers the history and the labels, and Spotting fake Burberry explains what to check.

Questions about Burberry jackets

What is the difference between a Harrington and a bomber jacket?

A Harrington has a stand or pointed collar, slanted pockets and often a check lining at the neck. A bomber jacket has a ribbed collar, cuffs and hem.

How can a real Burberry jacket be recognised?

The label, the zip, the buttons and the check lining should agree with each other and with the era of the jacket. Every jacket is authenticated through LegitApp.

How can the age of a Burberry jacket be told?

The label gives a first indication. It reads Burberrys on jackets made before 1999 and Burberry after that.

How does a Burberry jacket fit?

The fit varies by era and model, so the label size is only a rough guide. The four flat measurements in the description of each jacket are the most reliable reference.