Known as Burberry's most distinctive pattern, the brand's Nova check print has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1920. The beige, black, red, and white pattern was first introduced in the form of trench coats and was quickly adopted into capsule wardrobe pieces that spanned across knitwear, accessories, outerwear, and swimwear.

Becoming synonymous with British luxury, the checkered print underwent a divisive discourse through the noughties, with the brand limiting production until 2010. A few years later, Burberry's checkered print became a focal point under former creative director Christopher Bailey, who adapted it into colourful iterations for his final autumn/winter 2018 collection, which celebrated LGBTQ+ youth.

Now, current creative director Daniel Lee, continues to shed a new light on the heritage brand's classic print. In a time where luxury brands continue to source inspiration from previous collections, honouring design codes and refreshing classic motifs is no rare sighting.

Incorporating shades of yellow, royal purple, mauve, and crimson red, Daniel Lee's interpretation of the Nova print brought a new edge to Burberry's coats, knitwear, and accessories, becoming an instant success amongst celebrities and the fashion set. Albeit a modern revamp to a timeless classic, the traditional checkered print in its original colourway remains a staple, especially within the brand's recently launched 'It's Always Burberry Weather: London in Love'- inspired by British rom-coms.

Seeing a celebrity or street-style It-girl dressed in the print is not a rare sight. From Barry Keoghan filming Sabrina Carpenter at Coachella in matching Nova-printed shorts and scarf to Billie Eilish attending the 2020 Brit Awards in a complete Burberry look that featured a checker-printed bonnet.

Over on the street-style front, influencers were spotted wearing investment handbags in the classic print, accessorising them with matching scarves and XL dust bags for the ultimate everyday work bag.

The timeless allure of the Nova print has made it an icon and key symbol for the brand, known for its versatility when styling. Whether you opt for its classic neutral palette or modern colourful hues, it is a seasonless wardrobe staple that offers plenty of styling possibilities. Simply add a silk scarf onto your handbag for a chic accessory or style a printed jacket with everyday jeans, a knitted top, and kitten heels. You can't go wrong.

So, if you, like us, are looking to invest in this sleek print, we have curated our top pics to invest in if you're looking to elevate your capsule wardrobe pieces with this iconic print.