Today, I’m sharing with you my new quilted Barbour jacket which is a great transitional item to take from Winter into the Spring months. It was an unexpected gift from Mr MAB on Christmas morning. I was rather chuffed when I received it. And it cheered me up on our second “lockdown” Christmas (can’t believe it’s our second).
It is a long time since I have owned a Barbour jacket. The first one I had was in my twenties. The style I had back then was a boxy waxed jacket which I wore until it fell to pieces. So, I was thrilled with this surprise prezzie. I loved it immediately. So much so, I swanned around the house in it for much of the day, styled with my PJ’s!
There really hasn’t been any opportunity to wear it since. Hopefully, I’ll put that right over the coming months. A quilted jacket is a lovely addition to have, especially for the cooler months.
As we come out of lockdown and put on our glad rags to celebrate, everyday clothes will still be the mainstay of our wardrobes. So, to be Spring ready, I will be pulling on jackets, coats, and layers.
Some ideas for you
That said, I might need to take a water bottle or continental quilt out with me as it’s so cold, right now. Jokes aside, over the next few posts, I will begin to share with you the layers I will be wearing to transition into the summer months. This will, hopefully, give you some inspiration if you are thinking about venturing out. I am certainly ready to move on.
My quintessentially British Barbour jacket is diamond-quilted and was first introduced to the Barbour range in 1979. It has evolved over two decades to become the iconic “Liddesdale”, which has remained a cornerstone of the collections ever since.
My jacket was created and designed as part of Barbour’s 125th-anniversary celebrations. This one is a limited edition, so I’m thrilled to have it. They have kept the velvet collar and cuff binding, an exposed two-way zip and angled zipped pockets. The collection’s signature ‘B’ motif appears along with gold piping under the collar. I knew, immediately, when I tried it on that I loved it. And, I know how versatile this jacket will be.
Barbour was founded in 1845. They have been creating these jackets and outerwear for which it is known since 1910 – keeping true to their designs and only adding small modern updates. An example of this is their partnership with Alexa Chung.
My son owns one, and, following some bribing and persuasion, he agreed to let me take some pics of him wearing it.
This Barbour jacket is a traditional waxed version.
Barbour is sometimes associated with “Sloane Rangers” and “outdoorsy” types. But, it isn’t just the royals who give Barbour the seal of approval. Barbour has an illustrious fanbase, some of which you can see below:
Diana, Princess of Wales.
Steve McQueen – who I have always had a mad crush on!
A Barbour jacket is an investment piece. They are typically pricey but will last for years, and they always have a look of quality and style.
Lately
This seems to be the longest winter, ever. January 2021 was officially the coldest the UK has seen in 10 years. Hopefully, it’s almost done. This week, for instance, we have been experiencing biting winds with a blast of snow in the North East of England, making it very chilly. My daily walks have been faster paced, battling the elements – sorry, a tad dramatic, here! We’re all desperate for a little bit of sunshine and warmth!
Regardless of the weather, the positives are vaccinations are being administered at an impressive rate. I’ve had my first one. Hopefully, you have had yours, too – or it won’t be long before you get your appointment.
Also, here in the UK, we can now meet up with friends, outdoors. And, from Monday, some pubs have reopened (outside only). This would be great if our climate was warmer. The reality is, it will probably be a quick half pint of lager then retreat to the warmth of our kitchen, again. We have a table booked at our favourite pub and I’m looking forward to seeing familiar faces, again. So, we shall see how it goes.
Thank you for your time and I hope you have enjoyed reading this post!
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That is such a fabulous jacket! It looks amazing on you and I know you will get lots of use from this classic piece!
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Thank you, Laura. I’m certainly getting a lot of wear out of it at the moment as it’s freezing
here in the UK at the moment.
Thanks for teaching us about Barbour. Google had just recommended some Prince Philip video’s ( Because i had read a post on Is this mutton?) and it seems fitting to learn a bit more about this quintessential brand. Quite envious of your gift:)!
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You are so welcome! So pleased you enjoyed it – I’m able to wear my jacket at long last, plus, with our
good old cold British weather I think I’ll be wearing it a fair bit.
I have to admit it was a lovely surprise – he knows me so well, enjoy your Sunday. x
Very nice jacket! Good to see your son too! Love the quilted style and the gold handwear makes it that much special. Looks great on you!
thanks for linking!
jess xx
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Thank you, Jess. It was a lovely unexpected surprise and I loved taking pics of my son, but it did
take a little persuasion on my part.xx
Alison, it looks like a wonderful coat! I love the color and the gold zippers and all the fabulous details of this coat! And how fun to see your sweet son here as well. I was not familiar with this brand before, but I have to go check it out now. Thanks for sharing and linking with me!
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Thank you, Shelbee. It’s a great quality brand and worth the extra outlay as
their garments are such great quality and made to last. There was a little
bribery for him to let me take his photograph – but all good. x
That’s a beautiful jacket and a great transitional piece! It looks fab on you!
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It is a great transitional piece. I’ve worn it a lot in the last couple of weeks as it’s freezing here. Enjoy the rest of your week. xx
I love the gold zippers on it. What a wonderful present!
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It was a complete surprise, it’s a lovely quality garment which will last.
What a cool jacket! Loving your pants too!
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This jacket was a lovely surprise, and I’ve worn the jeans so much since buying them. xx
What a gorgeous jacket! You will definitely get heaps of wear out of it 🙂 #AnythingGoes
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Thank you so much. It is a lovely addition, which will last as it’s great quality. xx
Cozy and classy!
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It is! Thank you, Michele. Hope your week is going well.xx
I love my Barbour jackets and vests! They are such great quality pieces that last. This jacket is lovely on you and I’m sure you will get a ton of wear out of it!
I hope you are having a great week so far!
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Thank you so much Amber, it was such a lovely quality piece to receive as a Christmas prezzie . I didn’t really get a chance to wear this jacket at the beginning of the year. I’m going to make up for it now. Hope your week is going well too!xx
It’s a gorgeous jacket Hun. I have a joules jacket, but it’s a tad too small on me. Thanks for sharing with us. Jacqui x