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How to Wash and Care for Down & Synthetic Jackets: Step-by-Step

Washing an insulated jacket can feel risky, particularly when it is filled with down. The good news is that a jacket which looks flat, lumpy or uneven after washing is not necessarily ruined. In ...

Stitched in Style: How the Barbour Quilted Jacket Conquered the Country and City

Few garments move between country lanes and city streets as effortlessly as a Barbour quilted jacket. Lightweight yet warm, practical without appearing overly technical, it has become one of thos...

From Festivals to Fields: 5 Modern Ways to Wear Barbour Wellington Boots

Wellington boots have moved well beyond the farmyard. A good pair still earns its place through mud, wet grass and heavy rain, but the right shape can also work at a festival, on a damp weeken...

Barbour vs Barbour International: What’s the Difference?

Barbour and Barbour International share the same family history, but they are not simply two names for the same collection. Both belong to J. Barbour & Sons, yet they have developed distinct ...

Why Did the Royal Warrants Disappear from Barbour Jackets? How to Read a Barbour Label

If you own more than one Barbour jacket, you may have noticed something curious inside them. Older labels often display three Royal Warrants. Later examples show two. Some have none at all. Now, ...

Which Barbour Bag Should You Choose? The Allweathers Buying Guide

Barbour makes bags for everything from carrying a phone and wallet around town to commuting with a laptop or packing for a weekend away. That variety is useful, but it also means there is no...

Beyond Wax: The Best Barbour Casual & Waterproof Jackets for Summer

Waxed cotton may be the fabric most closely associated with Barbour, but it is only one part of the story. When summer arrives, lighter cotton jackets, streamlined Harringtons and breathable w...

The Layering Guide: How to Style Your Barbour Jacket and Blundstones

A Barbour wax jacket and a pair of Blundstone Chelsea boots are an easy foundation for autumn and winter dressing. Both are practical, understated and designed for regular wear. The key to making...

Barbour Acorn vs. Barbour Beadnell: The Ultimate Comparison & Buyer’s Guide

The Barbour Acorn and Barbour Beadnell are both traditional women’s waxed jackets, but they do not fit or feel the same. The Acorn is the roomier choice, with a relaxed silhouette, a more substan...

Barbour Classic Beadnell vs. Beadnell: A Side-by-Side Comparison Guide

The Barbour Classic Beadnell and the standard Barbour Beadnell have the same recognisable design, practical features and Allweathers sizing. The main difference is the waxed-cotton finish and...