About Barbour
Originally established by John Barbour in 1894 in South Shields in the North East of England to provide outerwear to fishermen, sailors and mariners to protect them from the worst of the British weather, today Barbour offers a complete wardrobe of clothes, accessories and footwear for men, women and children. Shirts, knitwear, trousers, footwear and accessories are now just as much in demand as Barbour’s iconic outerwear.
Forever synonymous with the British countryside, Barbour’s collections now span from the best practical country clothing to fashion-forward lifestyle collections. To this day Barbour’s ranges continue to be inspired by the company’s archives which date back to 1910 – each season classic designs are re-interpreted into modern, contemporary silhouettes.
A family-owned 5th generation brand established 128 years ago, Barbour is a global success story sold in over 55 countries worldwide including Germany, Italy, Spain, France, the US and Japan. In 2021 the company celebrated ‘a centenary of re-waxing’, a sustainable service that has helped consumers to extend the life of their products for the last 100 years.
About Barbour International
Barbour International is a stand alone brand inspired by Barbour’s motorcycling heritage since 1936.
In 1936, Duncan Barbour, introduced into the range a one-piece suit called the Barbour International. Developed specifically for the 1936 International Six Days Trial (ISDT) event, and hence its name, the Barbour International Suit became so popular that it was worn by almost every British team and many other international teams right up until 1977.
