Barbour and Baracuta: A first all-British collaboration!
Discover this brand-new collaboration between Barbour and Baracuta on a capsule collection for Autumn-Winter 2023. The former, a leading British lifestyle and heritage brand, and the latter, a clothing brand that has already dressed Elvis Presley, James Dean, Frank Sinatra and Steve McQueen.
An all-British collection between Barbour and Baracuta
The Barbour and Baracuta Clayton Wax
This collaboration, which brings together two very British brands, celebrates Baracuta’s one and only original Harrington jacket, known worldwide as the G9. Born in Manchester in 1938, just one year after the brand was founded, 2023 marks its 85th anniversary. The collection reimagines this iconic style with Barbour’s signature details to create a contemporary interpretation of a much-loved classic, fusing heritage and modernity. With perfect synergy, the Barbour and Baracuta collaboration celebrates the quintessential British heritage of Baracuta with deep-rooted Barbour DNA and classic functional features to finish. This collection is so British that James Bond could wear it, he once wore a Barbour jacket in Skyfall!
The collection is inspired by the preppy “Ivy League” style, which gained momentum in the early 20th century. Initiated by America’s East Coast student elite, who wanted clothes that would take them from the classroom to the sports field, the style caught on with the British in the 1960s, who interpreted it and made it their own. The British “Ivy League” style was more chic and included new elements such as workwear, silk scarves and flat panelled caps. Paying homage to these ties, this collection presents three styles in different colours that embrace this concept.
Three jackets, three styles
In three distinctive outerwear styles, the jackets feature a striking combination of both bran ds signature tartans, the Barbour Classic Tartan and Baracuta Fodera Fraser Tartan lining.
Barbour and Baracuta Porton Wax
Barbour and Baracuta Porton Wax
The Barbour and Baracuta Porton Wax is Barbour’s take on Baracuta’s traditional G9 style jacket. Featuring elasticated ribbed cuffs and a two stud collar this waxed co tton style is presented in an olive or navy colourway. The second waxed cotton style in this collection is the Barbour x Baracuta Brown Wax which is presented in a black or olive colourway. Based on the silhouette of Baracuta’s signature G4 Jacket which wa s first released by the brand in 1944. Offering a slightly roomier fit than the brand’s iconic G9 Harrington Jacket,
Barbour et Baracuta Brown Wax
The Barbour and Baracuta Brown Wax
The second waxed cotton style in this collection is the Barbour and Baracuta Brown Wax which is presented in a black or olive colourway. Based on the silhouette of Baracuta’s signature G4 Jacket which was first released by the brand in 1944. Offering a slightly roomier fit than the brand’s iconic G9 Harrington Jacket, the G4 known as G9’s sibling, offers a balance between casual and formal style. This season, this classic style is brought to life with Barbour’s signature 8oz waxed cotton, to bring optimal weatherproof functionality to the forefront of the design. Complete with a horizontal-cord-lined stand collar, two deep flap pockets and safety wallet pockets for optimal storage, and Baracuta’s signature umbrella back yoke that’s designed to keep rainwater at bay. With a fusion of Barbour’s classic Tartan and Baracuta’s iconic Fraser Tartan lining finish this piece effortlessly.
Barbour and Baracuta Clayton Wax
The Barbour and Baracuta Clayton Wax
Re-imagining Baracuta’s iconic style with Barbour’s signature details is highlighted in the Barbour and Baracuta Clayton Wax. This 8oz heavyweight waxed jacket, features 6 pockets to the front and 3 pockets to the back, including an umbrella pocket curated for optimal storage. Key features also include a double stud collar up to the hood for weather protection made up of 8 whale corduroy fabric. This design is the perfect blend of both British brands.
A magnificent collaboration that’s sure to be a hit
Ian Bergin, Director of Menswear at Barbour explained, “It’s been a great pleasure to work with the Baracuta design team on developing this collaboration. The G9 with its umbrella yolk and Fraser tartan is a men’s classic; we have used that as the bedrock of the collection and fused that with iconic Barbour DNA in terms of our Barbour family Classic tartan and our all-weather 8 oz Oban wax cotton. Theidea was to create a small range of instant collectables and we worked with the Baracuta team to refine and perfect our ideas. The two brands working together is all about the correct approach to authenticity and relevance focusing on how iconic heritage brands interpret the past for a modern consumer.”
Baracuta added: “It’s been a natural match. We deeply respect Barbour’s history, heritage, commitment to craftsmanship and quality. Barbour’s products are known for their durability and style, with some being globally recognized as true icons of British fashion. We enjoyed working with the Barbour team, creating pieces that last for decades and pay tribute to the values we both cherish, while also blending the best of our two brands. We hope all Baracuta and Barbour fans will love this Limited Edition as much as we do. It’s a unique, distinguished, and modern collection of three collectibles that perfectly reflect Ivy Style inspiration.”
