Burberry was founded in 1856 when 21-year-old Thomas Burberry, a former draper's apprentice, opened his own store in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England. By 1870, the business had established itself, focusing on the development of outdoor clothing. Burberry, the first fragrance for men, debuted in 1981. Other notable early scents include Weekend and Touch (2000). Introduced in 2003, Burberry Brit was a huge success and was followed by Brit Red, Brit Gold, Brit for men and Brit Anniversary Edition.