Burberry Haymarket Check and Suede Shoulder Bag
Shoulder Bag / Hobo Style · Burberry (Burberry Group plc) — British luxury fashion house known for its iconic check patterns and trench coats.
Collection: Haymarket Check Collection with Suede and Leather Trim (Vintage / Archive Line)
Style
Shoulder Bag / Hobo Style
Brand
Burberry (Burberry Group plc) — British luxury fashion house known for its iconic check patterns and trench coats.
Material
Coated Haymarket check canvas paired with dark brown suede side paneling and smooth leather trim. Machine-stitched construction with sealed edges.
Dimensions
Width: ~32-35 cm (12.5-14 in), Height: ~20-23 cm (8-9 in), Depth: ~10-12 cm (4-4.5 in), Strap Drop: ~20-25 cm (8-10 in).
Description
A classic vintage Burberry shoulder bag blending the house's signature Haymarket check coated canvas with tactile dark brown suede and structured leather trim. Featuring dual front pleated accent pockets cinched with a drawstring pull, gold-tone hardware, and an adjustable shoulder strap, this piece epitomizes 2000s luxury heritage fashion.
Key Features
Haymarket check pattern with visible Equestrian Knight motif, suede side gussets, front drawstring gathering detail, and chunky buckle hardware on the shoulder strap.
Material & Construction
Coated Haymarket check canvas paired with dark brown suede side paneling and smooth leather trim. Machine-stitched construction with sealed edges.
Color & Pattern
Classic beige Haymarket check (featuring the subtle Prorsum knight emblem embedded in the check pattern), accented with chocolate brown suede and smooth dark brown leather.
Hardware Details
Gold-tone hardware including strap buckles, strap rings, metal grommets for the drawstring detail, and zipper pull.
Interior Description
Typically lined with dark brown fabric/canvas lining, featuring an internal zippered side pocket and leather logo patch embossed with 'Burberry Made in Italy'.
Closure Type
Top zipper closure with decorative central drawstring tassel detail over front flap pockets.
Strap & Handle Details
Single adjustable flat leather shoulder strap attached via gold-tone oval rings and buckle fastenings on both sides.
Craftsmanship Details
Precision stitching along leather trims, reinforced ring attachments on shoulder straps, and well-fitted suede side paneling seamlessly joining the coated canvas base.
Authentication Indicators
Symmetrical Haymarket check pattern featuring the Equestrian Knight emblem, heavy branded hardware, neat tone-on-tone stitching, and internal leather tag with sharp font stamp.
Origin & Manufacturing
Made in Italy (or Spain depending on production run), adhering to premium designer leather goods standards.
Era & Period
2000s Y2K Era / Early 2000s Luxury Revival.
Age Estimate
Circa 2002–2008 production period.
Cultural Significance
Burberry's check patterns defined 2000s British street style and luxury fashion, remaining highly sought-after in contemporary vintage and Y2K fashion resurgences.
Condition Notes
Good vintage condition. Minor wear on suede panels, gentle softening of leather straps, light surface scratches on hardware, and minor creasing along canvas body.
Value Estimate
Estimated resale market value ranges from $200 to $450 USD depending on exact condition, leather wear, and cleanliness of interior.
Care & Maintenance
Clean coated canvas with a damp cloth; brush suede using a dedicated suede brush to restore nap; avoid prolonged exposure to moisture and direct sunlight.
Similar Handbags
Burberry Nova Check Hobo Bag, Coach Soho Canvas Shoulder Bag, Celine Macadam Canvas Shoulder Bag.
Interesting Facts
The Haymarket Check differs from the Nova Check as it incorporates the Burberry Equestrian Knight logo within the intersecting lines of the pattern.