Tatler UK - 10.2019

125

year s of

Barbour

THERE’S NOTHING QUITE LIKE THE

waxy appeal of a Barbour jacket. Timeless,

stylish and reliable, Barbour has become a

symbol of country life with wardrobe essentials

that are as British as can be. This year, Barbour

is celebrating its 125th anniversary, a signifi-

cant milestone for a company that has been

owned by the same family since 1894 (it’s now

reached the fifth generation). From its humble

beginnings supplying mariners with oilskins

in South Shields in the northeast of England,

Barbour has grown into an instantly recognis-

able global lifestyle brand – without losing its

classic charm. The styles have evolved and

expanded, yet the founding principles of qual-

ity, durability and being fit for purpose have

remained at the forefront.

To celebrate this anniversary, Barbour has

created the Icons Re-Engineered collection, a

limited edition range comprising five men’s

and five women’s jackets. Each of the

reimagined pieces is inspired by one from

Barbour’s archives and each represents a

significant period in the company’s history,

updated with contemporary flair. ‘The

collection offers an authentic contemporary

take on design classics from the archives and

celebrates the important milestones,’ says Paul

To celebrate Barbour’s 125th

anniversary, the iconic brand has

delved into its archives to create a

limited edition jacket collection

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Wilkinson, Barbour’s Global Marketing and

Commercial Director. ‘Each is a jacket with a

history and heritage to be discovered.’ All of

the jackets feature the distinctive Dress

Gordon lining (which was particularly popular

in the 1980s) with classic green, black and

white hues of tartan beautifully streaked with

golden thread. The collection also introduces

the sleeveless 125th anniversary Betty Liner,

which has been designed to go under any of

the jackets to provide additional warmth,

picking up the gold thread of the traditional

tartan in luxurious piped detailing.

Each of the reimagined

jackets is inspired by one

from Barbour’s archives

The women’s Icons Re-Engineered collection

features five new jackets alongside the liner. The

first is the Haydon, inspired by a 1910 piece that

is the earliest example of a Barbour jacket made

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