Burberry has tartan plaid in the bag

Paris

BURBERRY Group plc is betting on growth in handbags and playing up its trademark check as new chief executive officer Marco Gobbetti seeks to join the luxury industry's turnaround.

At its first major runway show since Mr Gobbetti took over in July, the trenchcoat maker showed off reversible tote bags decked out in its tartan plaid, including a £1,490 (S$2,715) version lined in honey calfskin.

"We have already established a very good platform in accessories and leather goods, but I think we have a great opportunity there," Mr Gobbetti said in one of his first interviews since joining Burberry…