Burberry trademarked its plaid pattern, known as the Nova Check, as an interior lining for its famous trench coats in 1921. Tartan-inspired, it consisted of intersecting lines, which were traditionally black, red, and white atop a beige background. Since, the Nova Check has been released in a variety of color schemes and on a range of products. 

Due to its overuse and predominance in the counterfeit market, the Nova Check waned in popularity in the early- ‘00s. It almost entirely disappeared from Burberry’s catwalks and campaigns until Spring/Summer 2018, when Christopher Bailey re-imagined it one last time for his final collection. In celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, Bailey sent models down the runway in a new rainbow plaid. 

With the continued nostalgia for ‘90s styles and popularity of streetwear, Burberry’s Nova Check is again in demand. Want to get the look for less? Shop our collection of pre-owned Burberry Crossbody Bags. Most of them feature the house’s signature plaid pattern and are priced around $350. Even if you decide to stray from the original, choosing a Burberry Crossbody Bag in an alternative colorway, it will be recognizable. 

Go for the blue-gray option. More casual, this Burberry Crossbody Bag will complement your weekend uniform of jeans and a t-shirt. Carrying it while you shop or grab a bite to eat with friends, you will look effortlessly stylish.