Barbour

Their Story...

The collaboration between Barbour and Japanese designer Tokihito Yoshida, is inspired by the distinctive heritage and craftsmanship of Barbour and the supreme design skill of To-Ki-To. This exclusive and limited range is beautifully crafted with a wealth of extraordinary features. Tokihito is renowned for his creative detailing which he brings to these garments.This combined with the robust and uncompromising style of Barbour has resulted in not only great outerwear but truly iconic items of clothing.

Founded in 1849 by John Barbour in west Scotland, it is still to this day run by its fourth generation family member. Barbour was originally famed for its country style traditional wax jackets worn by the true country gent. Barbour has got an incredibly long and loving history with waxed cotton, and it could be argued that their relationship with this material for use in clothing is the longest running and most consistent in the world today.

The distinctive International Suit with its slanted map pocket was a favorite among trial riders and was worn the world over. During the 1964 International Six Days Trial, Steve McQueen and the rest of the American team all wore Barbour International Suits. Today Barbour is finding a newer audience but the glory of the company is 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.