Burberry Nova Check – a British classic
The Burberry Nova Check is one of the British luxury house’s best-known designs and epitomises classic elegance with an unmistakable character. The distinctive checked pattern, featuring black, white and red lines on a beige background, evolved from the traditional Burberry Check, which has been used as the lining for the famous trench coats since the 1920s. Particularly in the 1990s and 2000s, the Nova Check pattern featured on numerous bags and accessories from the brand. Its clean, geometric design continues to make it a popular classic in British luxury fashion to this day.
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Burberry Nova Check – Styles & Designs
| Model / Shape | Size / Dimensions | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Nova Check Shoulder Bag | Small to medium | Classic shoulder bag featuring the signature Burberry check pattern. Depending on the model, it features a zip, a flap or a magnetic fastening. |
| Nova Check Tote / Shopper | Medium to large | Spacious shopper and tote bags featuring the Nova Check pattern. Often with leather handles and main compartments that are either open or secured with a zip. |
| Nova Check Hobo Bag | Small to large | Soft shoulder bag with a Lässig, often crescent-shaped silhouette. Particularly characteristic of many Burberry designs from the 2000s. |
| Nova Check Crossbody Bag | Compact to medium-sized | Practical crossbody bag with a long, often adjustable shoulder strap. Ideal for everyday use and travel. |
| Nova Check Bowling / Boston Bag | Small to large | Bag with a rounded silhouette, two handles and usually a zip. Combines classic Burberry styling with functional storage space. |
| Nova Check Clutch / Mini Bag | Small to very compact | Small bags and pochettes featuring the Burberry check pattern. Often fitted with a short shoulder strap or wrist strap. |
| Nova Check Bucket Bag | Small to medium | A bucket bag with a distinctive shape, either open at the top or closable with a drawstring. Depending on the model, it features leather trims and a shoulder strap. |
| Nova Check Travel Bag | Medium to large | Travel and weekend bags with a classic checked pattern, sturdy handles and a spacious interior. |
Styles & Designs
| Style | Material | Character & Style | Special features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Nova Check | Textile canvas or fabric, often with leather trims | Classic Burberry look with a light chequered pattern and British elegance. | Beige base with black, white and red lines. Often combined with brown or black leather details. |
| Nova Check Coated Canvas | Coated canvas with leather trims | Classic look with a more durable surface. | Smoother, coated surface with a check pattern. Particularly common on bags and travel items. |
| Nova Check Fabric | Woven fabric, often cotton or blended fabrics | Soft, textile-like look with a distinctive chequered pattern. | Visible weave structure, sometimes with leather trims and a textile lining. |
| Nova Check Leather Trim | Checked fabric or canvas with calfskin trims | An elegant combination of the classic Burberry pattern and leather. | Leather handles, shoulder straps, edging and reinforced sections on the bags. |
| Vintage Nova Check | Canvas, coated canvas and leather combinations | A typical vintage look, particularly characteristic of Burberry bags from the 1990s and 2000s. | Classic bag shapes, various logo patches, leather trims and period-appropriate Hardware. |
| Haymarket Check | Often coated canvas with leather trims | Traditional Burberry check design with a classic heritage feel. | Often featuring an Equestrian Knight motif within the check pattern. A distinct check variant, not to be confused with the Nova Check. |
| Super Nova Check | Fabric or canvas with a large-scale check pattern | A striking interpretation of the classic check design. | Significantly enlarged check pattern. A term particularly common in the vintage and second-hand markets. |
| Seasonal Check Variations | Canvas, fabric, leather and material combinations | Fashionable interpretations of the Burberry check. | Variations in colours, pattern sizes and material combinations. Not every check variation is a Nova Check. |
Special notes
- Historical origins: The famous Burberry check pattern was introduced in the 1920s as a lining for raincoats. From the 1960s onwards, it became a key distinguishing feature on accessories.
- Meaning of Nova Check: Nova Check refers to a variation of the classic Burberry check pattern. It is characterised in particular by a light beige base colour and intersecting black, white and red lines.
- Not a specific bag style: Nova Check is a pattern, not a specific range of bag styles. It can be found on shoulder bags, shopper bags, hobo bags, crossbody bags, travel items and accessories.
- Nova Check vs. Haymarket Check: Both belong to the Burberry check family. Haymarket Check can often be recognised by the additional equestrian knight motif. The terms should not be equated without further examination.
- Super Nova Check: This term is frequently used in the vintage market to refer to particularly large-scale versions of the check pattern.
- Burberry Check: Today, the manufacturer primarily uses the umbrella term ‘Burberry Check’. Nova Check and Haymarket Check are particularly common on older items and in the preloved market.
- Materials: The pattern is found on woven fabrics, canvas and coated materials. The exact composition varies depending on the model and year of manufacture.
- Leather trims: Many Nova Check bags feature brown or black leather handles, shoulder straps and edging.
- Hardware: Depending on the model, gold-coloured, silver-coloured or other metal fittings are used. Logo plaques, zips and buckles differ depending on the collection.
- Vintage models: When inspecting second-hand Nova Check bags, particular attention should be paid to the fabric surface, coating, corners, leather trims, handles, zips and inner lining.
- Coated canvas: On older bags, coated surfaces may show signs of wear, discolouration, cracks or peeling.
- Authentication: The checked pattern, workmanship, material, internal labels and Hardware can provide important clues as to authenticity. However, a checked pattern that appears correct is not in itself a reliable proof of authenticity.
- Model differences: Dimensions, materials, internal layout and features vary considerably depending on the bag model, year of manufacture and collection.