Barbour
Barbour provides authentic country and lifestyle clothing fit for the outdoors. Barbour clothing are best known for making outdoor and waterproof clothing. Barbour is often associated with the sport of hunting. It was found in 1894 by John Barbour, from Galloway, Scotland, who began selling oilskins in the port of South Shields. Barbour clothing prides itself on its reputation of providing high quality, hard wearing country clothing and hold royal warrants to supply waterproof and protective clothing.
The beginning of the 80’s saw the design of many current Barbour clothing classics – such as the beadle (short lightweight thornproof riding jacket), the Border and the Beaufort jacket. It was the lightweight border jacket that epitomised the growing trend of the 1980s for smart casual wear as more and more people began to wear Barbour for general everyday activities.
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In 1988, The Barbour Trust was set up to support local and national projects dealing with a variety of community issues including welfare, health, homelessness and unemployment as well as donating funds to support international disasters such as the recent Tsunami tragedy. The Trust also continues to be a substantial benefactor in the local North East community, and has invested significantly in projects such as the Alnwick Gardens, Laing Art Gallery and The Sage Gateshead, a magnificent landmark building on Newcastle’s Quayside which symbolizes the region’s regeneration and provides a magnificent concert and music venue.
During the early 1990’s the business continued to expand internationally. Barbour won three Queens Awards for Export Achievement in 1992, 1994 and 1995. During the 1990’s, the company began to build a far wider and comprehensive country clothing collection for men and women moving into breathable waterproofs alongside the established wax jackets and introduced a wider range of colours including navy and sandstone alongside the traditional olive and sage.
Margaret's daughter Helen Barbour was made Deputy Chairman in 1997 and in 1999, the first Barbour clothing 'shop in shop' opened in Harrods.
In 2002, Margaret Barbour was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
In 2004, Barbour began to work with Lord James Percy, younger brother of the Duke of Northumberland and considered to be one of the most renowned all round shots of his generation, in the design and marketing of its flagship shooting clothing.
Lord James has designed and developed the Northumberland range of technically advanced shooting and country wear which includes the highly acclaimed Lightweight Cheviot Jacket. . In 2005, the Northumberland Range won the Shooting Industry Award for best clothing product, and more recently, the Linhope 3-in-1 won the Shooting Industry Award for best clothing product, 2008.
Today Barbour's headquarters are still in Simonside, South Shields. Although it sources products from around the globe, Barbour's classic wax jackets are still manufactured by hand in the factory in Simonside and each year over 100,000 jackets are processed via the central, subsidiary and local customer service operations.
There are now over 2,000 products across the two seasons and the collections now also cater for Ladies and Children .
Barbour now has 11 of its own retail shops in the UK, and a presence in 40 countries worldwide including Germany, Holland, Austria, France, the United States, Italy, Spain, Argentina, New Zealand and Japan.
Broadening out from its countrywear roots, today the company produces clothing that is designed for a full country lifestyle. As well as jackets and coats, the Barbour wardrobe includes trousers, shirts, socks, midlayers and knitwear. Recently the brand was tipped as one to watch as younger customers discover Barbour’s unique benefits.
Nevertheless, in whichever area the company now operates, it remains true to its core values as a family business which espouses the unique values of the British Countryside and brings the qualities of wit, grit and glamour to its beautifully functional clothing.
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Barbour Mens Liddesdale Jacket
Men Liddesdale Jacket from Barbour. This classic nylon quilt from Barbour, is one of this seasons must haves six press-stud fastening, fitted sleeves, bound at cuffs, two large patch pockets and inside zipped pocket, Press-studded side vents. Machine washable. Available balck and olive colours.
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Barbour Contemporary Shield Polo Shirt
A contrast tipped Barbour polo with large shield and beautiful Barbour embroidery. It features a 2 button grown on placket. Self colour flat knit rib collar and cuffs with contrast tipping detail. Shield logo embroidery at chest.
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Barbour Ladies Silk Sheen Cameron Jacket
Featuring a luxury sheen fabric translated into a highly functional outdoor Barbour jacket. Multi-pocketed with added feature of detachable hood. Contemporary Collection, 52% polyester, 48% cotton, PU laminated outer, 100% polyamide lining.
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