I am thinking about buying a Barbour Jacket for this fall, however; I don't know a lot about these jackets. I do know that the royal family wears them, and that the oil cloth versions need dressing. But, other than that, I know very little about these timeless jackets. Any thoughts or suggestions?
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My suggestion is to do some "research" on the internet on Barbours. Then write a new post wherein you say something like "Every WASP is born knowing about Barbours. Why I can recall toddling along in my baby-Barbour through New Haven while dear Papa was busy with his Skulling & Boning!" Then just recite whatever you learned on the Internet.
Ouch. True, Roger, but still...
Well made.
Roger: Are you meaning to imply that Richard is a "Wikipedia WASP"?
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Another member of the WASP101 Fan Club.
The Barbour Littlesdale (spelling?) seems like standard issue amongst the upper east side banker crowd. Stand on the 4,5,6 platform at 86th and Lex, 77th and Lex or 65th and Lex during rush hour and you can count the Barbour jackets and Goldman Sachs gym bags.
check out bestinthecountry.co/uk this site will map out all the different types of jackets and the attributes of each style. It helped me a lot. great site keep up the great work.
Joe
Didn't your best friend Crawford do a post on Barbours? What happened to that guy? Did he quit?
I've had two Barbour coats. I no longer wear either of them. It's the god awful smell you see. Both now smell the same, although the coats were purchased from different retailers and are of different color and style. No, you won't experience the smell by sniffing the jacket in the store, or in your closet, or outside in the rain. You will, however, catch a good whiff if you're outside when the sun comes out, perhaps after the stormclouds break. Once sunlight strikes the outer material, you're quickly assaulted nasally. It's not the inside lining or the collar, but the body and sleeves. It's rancid. Kind of like body odor--a distinctly ethnic body odor. Friends have suggested that the jackets need dressing, or redressing, with whatever gloop they're selling. Bullshit. The gloop doesn't remove the smell; it doesn't even cover up the smell; no, the gloop IS the goddamn smell.
Go with the Beaufort in navy. It's the most versatile jacket in their line, and you can purchase a snap on hood if you like. It will last you decades -- I know from experience. A Classic.
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I've had a Barbour jacket since the early 70s! To me after they're broken its like wearing a pair of your favorite Khakis a real comfortable stylish look! I recommend the Bedale or Beaufort model they're pretty classic designs! You may want to consider a vintage one on Ebay save some money! Also look at the Filson or Beretta hunting jackets also!
Barbour is an absolute must staple for its hard wearing durability. The family run firm still makes these coats in the UK and when they need relaxing the firm takes care of this.
In today's age of global branding, Barbour has also instigated new collections for summer and slim fitted line to attract a younger more fashion oriented set. The Pictures you show were recently used in advert campaigns with the Golden Jubilee.
The most reliable models our the Beaufort and Beasdale. In essence, it is a great heritage brand.
I've had Barbour since late 80's. Actually, I've three: One Beaufort jacket in green , and two Liddlesdale, one in green and the other in blue. It's the perfect jacket for fall or spring. In winter, if the weather where you lives it's so cold, then this kind of jackets are not for you. A tipical substitute for rainy days. And here, in Europe, only the posh people wear it. Otherwise, a good jacket. The waxed ones, (Bedale, Beaufort, or the best , the BORDER) smells for six months like if you are a waxed salesmen, but you gotta love this "parfume"!!!!
I chose the "Border" model for its length. It's long enough to cover my rear and upper thighs for a little extra weather protection, and it can go over a suit coat when it's raining, which is a nice alternative to a stodgy trench coat. I love the huge pockets. Properly proofed, it will keep the rain off. It's not the warmest thing for when the temp drops below 50F, so you might do well to get one slightly oversized so you can fit a sweater, sport coat, or fleece jacket underneath.
Go for a bedale or beaufort. You could go for an International if you want a very visible 'Barbour' logo. Depends how pretentious you want to look...
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