Posts tagged "barbour"
Behind the Scenes at Barbour

Behind the Scenes at Barbour

Since its creation in 1894, Barbour has become synonymous with the wax jacket and a penchant for heritage-inspired silhouettes. I love that the brand celebrates tradition yet looks to the latest trends for inspiration, working with the likes of Paul Smith, Bella Freud and a host of renowned names to add a contemporary edge to...
Win a Trip To Sardinia with the Barbour International Steve McQueen Collection

Win a Trip To Sardinia with the Barbour International Steve McQueen Collection

THIS COMPETITION HAS CLOSED – THANK YOU In September 1964, Hollywood actor Steve McQueen started with his friend and stuntman Bud Ekins, Ekin’s brother Dave, John Steen and Cliff Coleman at the ‘International Six Days Trail’ (ISDT) in Erfurt, Eastern Germany. Although the three were eliminated on the third day, the participation was the main...
Christmas Carole’s The Twelve Days of Christmas Wishlist

Christmas Carole’s The Twelve Days of Christmas Wishlist

Ah darlings, all this deliberation over gifts and stocking fillers is so thrilling! I am almost giddy with anticipation now there are only a mere 10 sleeps until Christmas. Oh, and I know what you are all desperately wondering… what will be in my stocking come Christmas morning? Well, darlings I shall confide in you...
Cute Pet Competition: Win a Barbour Dog Coat

Cute Pet Competition: Win a Barbour Dog Coat

THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED – THANK YOU Is your pet a real cutie? If yes, then we want to see! We have 2 stylish Barbour dog coats (size M) to give away*, worth £38 each. To enter, all you have to do is upload a picture of your pet and enter your name and...
And it was all yellow

And it was all yellow

Yellow is the perfect summer colour. It has been proven that it makes you feel happier, and it looks absolutely amazing in the sunshine. Not only does it remind us of flowers, ice lollies and the sun itself, but it’s right on trend for spring/summer 2012. It was seen on the catwalk at the Burberry...
Knit Picking: Fairisle

Knit Picking: Fairisle

This season is all about bold, statement knitwear —think Christmas jumper and you can’t go far wrong. Top of the knit picks is Fairisle, a heritage style that suits everybody, from the traditionalist to the modern style maven.                             Classically Casual For...
Everybody Loves Barbour

Everybody Loves Barbour

Question: What happens when you take 8 Barbour fanatics, a novice with a camera and a typically rainy British day? Answer: A shoot that even Lord Lichfield would be proud of (ok we’re stretching it a little)… Yes, in celebration of men’s Barbour arriving online, we deviated from our usual 3pm office tea break by taking a jaunt into...

Get out there for your outerwear: A shoppers guide to finding the perfect coat

With winter on the horizon, it’s the time of the winter coat, but for some people the experience of finding the perfect one can be a) a bit of chore and/or b) a little daunting. Personally I love the challenge of finding a great new coat every winter, so armed with the many lessons I’ve learned...

Fall for men’s autumn style…

With winter quite not with us and summer fast becoming a distant memory it can be pretty difficult to decide what to wear each day. Not quite chilly enough for your new duffle coat yet not warm enough to strut about town in your polo shirt. As a self-proclaimed fan of this inbetween-season, I feel...

To beard or not to beard…

This can’t be happening…Dad is…fashionable? The news that quilted jackets, waxed jackets, tweed, Barbour, Hunters and all other Dad country classics are back is difficult enough to swallow. But beards? Seriously? Dad Cool is reaching new and almost uncomfortable levels… You can barely walk down the street without seeing a beard. They’re everywhere! And this...

Daily Gossip:

What’s got tongues wagging today…  The Q Awards Yes, Amy Winehouse is back, and it’s almost like she’s never been away. At the Q Awards she appeared in a rather revealing dress, only to change into a bordering indecent ensemble. She also turned up late to present an award to The Specials, and slurred her...