Barbour

British maker of waxed jackets, originally for fishermen and sailors in north-east England.

John Barbour, a Scottish draper, opened his shop in South Shields at the mouth of the Tyne and sold oilskin clothing to sailors, fishermen and dockers. The company developed the waxed cotton that became the brand's hallmark.

In the 20th century it made clothing for motorcyclists and for the military, and after the Second World War the jackets became part of the British country wardrobe. The Bedale and Beaufort models of the 1980s became classics in towns as well.

A label with Barbour and one or more royal warrants; the number of warrants helps date the jacket.

Waxed cotton, a corduroy collar and tartan lining.

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