Burberry itself defines the bag as a celebration of the fashion house's most memorable fashion creations, including the check print, gabardine fabric, trench coat, quilted leather, signature D-ring buckles and equestrian knight logo.
Items purchased at JCPenney will not be as upscale as their Neiman Marcus contemporaries, but many mothers are not looking to buy a wool gabardine suit for their toddler.
Eddie Bauer offers several women's blazers in tall sizes, including a classic wool gabardine blazer in black or light brown heather available in sizes to 20T.
The Vintage Army shop recently offered a 1960s trench in gabardine - a deep khaki double-breasted coat that looks at once retro and modern.
In fact, Burberry is responsible for the invention of gabardine, a water-resistant fabric that is breathable and durable.
Some men like a look that is truly vintage, choosing a jacket in a wool gabardine or a similar vintage fabric.
The classic Prada wallets feature nylon gabardine with the silvertone Prada logo placed on the front.
For jackets, opt for traditional materials like wool or gabardine in classic cuts.
