From its humble beginnings protecting military officers from wind and rain, the Burberry trench coat has come a long way in the past 100 years. Whilst still serving its purpose as a protector from the elements, the Burberry trench has become a timeless fashion icon worn by men and women across the globe. Making its way to the heart of the city, Burberry has now opened its first Brisbane store in QueensPlaza. Reflecting the brand’s global design concept, the new store spreads out to include womenswear, menswear, accessories, eyewear, watches and fragrances, and features video screens throughout the space broadcasting Burberry content and live events directly from the global headquarters in London.

Just in time for the Brisbane opening, the store has received the highly sought-after blanket ponchos and scarves from the Burberry autumn/winter 2014 runway collection. Taking inspiration from the traditional equestrian blanket, the ponchos feature distinct Burberry colours in bold blocks, and are designed to drape across both shoulders. The QueensPlaza store also holds a broad range of the Burberry collections, including Burberry London, Burberry Brit and Burberry Heritage – which of course includes the Heritage trench coat in a range of styles and fits.