Saturday, April 7, 2012

Barbour Jackets: A British Fashion Favourite

By Jane Little


Barbour waxed jackets are one of those iconic clothing brands that long ago earned a place in the fashion hall of fame, much-loved by anyone who spent a great deal of time outdoors, battling the famous British weather. No longer just restricted to the fashionable 'country set', Barbour Clothing is now a regular sight anywhere from the high street to the school run.

Over recent years the Barbour brand has gone from strength and is now flying the flag around the world for British clothing manufacturing. Aside from their legendary Barbour waxed jackets, Barbour are now also very well known for their quilted jackets which have recently enjoyed a massive surge in popularity. Quilted jackets seem to have become a fashion staple this winter, but the ultimate are, of course, Barbour.

On the back of the popularity of Barbour quilted jackets, Barbour have just launched a new range of coats and jackets for spring 2012. Barbour Men's Fore quilted jacket is destined to be incredibly popular. Although it seems similar to other Barbour quilted jackets, the Fore has been designed with a couple of new twists. With it's slightly fitted, 'shirt' styling, the flattering Fore jacket has four patch pockets on the front and is lightweight, making it ideal for spring. The Bosun Gilet has all the design features of classic Barbour quilted jackets but is slightly longer in length and with a stylish corduroy-lined funnel collar and a distinctive ensign printed lining. A new addition to the incredibly popular Barbour Chelsea range is the Flyweight Quilted Chelsea jacket; this is a lighter-weight version of the classic Chelsea jacket with slightly fitted styling.

Barbour haven't forgotten their much-loved waxed jackets and are launching a couple of new styles for this spring. Perhaps defining the Barbour brand more than any other jacket, Barbour's latest range of waxed jackets is certain to continue to guarantee their popularity. New for Barbour's Lifestyle Collection is the men's Heath jacket. Available in either olive or black, the Heath jacket has a stylish tartan lining. The Hardwick and Grassdale jackets are also new additions to the men's Lifestyle Collection both have been created with versatility in mind. With slightly smarter styling, the Hardwick or Grassdale would be perfect for walking the dog or walking to work.

Talking of travelling to work, Barbour's men's Bearer jacket is one of the smartest in the entire range. Designed by Barbour as a 'travel coat', the Bearer has a longer-length than other Barbour coats and has been stylishly cut from elegant, windproof fabric. This coat would be perfect for situations where you need to look smart but stay warm and dry.

Barbour haven't forgotten the ladies and their new spring range includes some eye-catching, elegant new styles. Sure to be very popular is the Summer Liddesdale jacket. The ideal Barbour quilted jacket for warmer weather, the summer Liddesdale has flattering, feminine styling. Tailored to give shape and definition, the Summer Liddesdale jacket features the same front pockets as other styles in the Liddesdale range. This jacket would make an incredibly versatile choice as it is smart enough to wear around town but would be practical enough for walking the dog.

For the ultimate in versatility, look no further than the Barbour Cotton Touch Summer Beadnell Jacket. Stylish, waterproof, lightweight and very elegant, the Beadnell Jacket would be the perfect choice for spring, through to summer and autumn. This jacket is available in a range of flattering colours including navy, sandstone and stone, all featuring the Barbour's iconic tattersall lining.

Barbour fans are sure to love the latest additions to the Barbour ranges; Barbour continue to design some of the most stylish yet practical outdoor clothing on the market today. Destined to become firm favourites, Barbour's new coats and jackets have the combination of elegance and no-nonsense practicality that you'd expect from this iconic British brand.




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