7 Mar
A classic re-invented in distressed leather

Barbour’s iconic International Motorcycle Jacket re-invented; the silhouette and details of the jacket remain the same from past iterations, but now the Steve McQueen-approved International has been designed in a heavyweight distressed brown leather. Perfectly worn in, the typical Barbour attention to detail is undeniable with drip strip quilted lining, fully removable belt, two-way zip, […]


3 Feb
Blending disparate influences into beautiful outerwear

Denham‘s new Social jacket for their 2011 Spring/Summer collection blends detailing from vintage WWII British army field jackets with a classic Barbour-style 3/4 length motorcycle touring jacket silhouette. Mixing fabrics to create an aesthetically beautiful and yet very utilitarian jacket, the Social’s main shell is spring-weight waxed canvas from authentic British Millerain, with panels of […]


4 Jan
Classic shooting jacket design updated with a modern twist

A beautiful new addition to Tokihito Yoshida’s Beacon Heritage range for Spring / Summer 2011, the fixed hood Hunter jacket is another Yoshida collaboration with esteemed British outdoor apparel brand Barbour. Inspired by the classic shooting jacket design updated with a modern twist, the Hunter incorporates original Barbour features such as 4 oz. Sylkoil construction […]


20 Dec
McQueen inspires Barbour's anniversary collection

This year heritage-rich British label Barbour celebrates 75 years of crafting quality menswear, and they chose Steve McQueen as muse to their anniversary line. A fitting choice as McQueen not only wore Barbour during the 1964 International Six-Day Trial (ISDT), but famously wore a Barbour jacket pretty much every day. The man who was once […]


19 Oct
Weather resistant boots for the Royals

Barbour, the UK-based company most notable for having the royal warrant to provide the British Royal family with waterproof clothing (really? you need a warrant to give them free clothes?) have collaborated with Rockport to release these limited-edition collection of shoes. Unfortunately, they look rather clumpy. Neither the coloring nor the structure of these boots […]


3 Jun
The "TO KI TO Beacon" collaboration

Barbour and Tokihito Yoshida have collaborated on yet another group of jacket designs for the Spring/Summer 2010. The aptly named “TO KI TO Beacon” has a reputation for taking Barbour’s classic designs and adding intricacies signature to the Japanese designer’s style. This group of releases includes the Field jacket, waxed Military jacket, and a classic, […]