Barbour
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There's seriously not a Barbour thread yet?
Anyway, wondering if anybody can shed some light on the re-waxing service. I have a very loved engineered garments barbour jacket that I'd really like to have re-waxed before the weather gets shitty.
Barbour x Margaret Howell
So sick
The hood is detachable
Barbour have been killing it with their collabs the last few years
if these had been around when I got mine I wouldn't had one of these instead, she had one that was like a knee length as well
Didn’t the EG ones come out a couple of years ago? Like, unless you really beat the hell out of it isn’t it a bit early to have it rewaxed?
Barbour was one of my first “expensive” buys and I still love mine
I think I got it 2019 or 2020
so yea I think its time
Barbour is great. The annoying prt is the wax get on other articles of clothing lol
I’ve got the Barbour x EG Upland. Love this jacket.
Your Barbour was the first thing that made me want a brown one
Supposedly it’s easy to DIY but I always send mine in. Takes 2-4 weeks and I think it’s $35 (might be $50 with shipping). Fwiw, I get mine rewaxed every 2-3 years but best bet is to go by how well it repels water.
Barbour’s CS is incredible but repairs/alterations are pricey.
Yea I could do it myself, or have somebody thats been rewaxing jackets daily do it
Thanks @LeisurelyLoafing
Keep an eye out for Nordstrom and Orvis to host free re-waxing workshops. There’s usually one a year in DC but I’ve never used the service.
I need to catch one of those workshops. I didn’t notice I needed a rewax until I wore my Bedale out and came home with soggy shoulders
So, just out of curiosity, how hot does the Beaufort run? I'm in Texas so like mid 70s is when I'd throw on a normal jacket/thin sweatshirt. I'm really interested in these jackets, but for the price (I know it's not absurd, but still pricy for me) I'm just curious how much yearly usage I'd get out of it.
Also, I'm curious if there's any like outstanding alternatives to take a look at in the sub 120ish dollar range? Probably isn't, but worth checking with yall
Not waxed cotton obviously, but maybe similar enough. Saw them in store and thought they looked good https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E459592-000/00?colorDisplayCode=09&sizeDisplayCode=004
UNIQLO
Utility Short Blouson | UNIQLO US
Corduroy collar and checked lining accents. Raglan sleeves for a relaxed fit.
I can’t comment on alternatives, but I probably start reaching for my barbours when the temp dips into the lower 50’s
You can buy them used on eBay all day for 100. Fwiw, I don’t wear mine until it’s in the low 60s (and raining). It’s not super heavy but the wax doesn’t breath well.
Also Cox the saddler has great deals on new ones (I think like 200)
It does look good but the cut is more loose
This doesn't look very loose to me but maybe I'm just widepilled at this point. Cool jacket!
Maybe loose isn't the good word but i have tried the Bedale and the Uniqlo feels more boxy to me
Ah yeah I can see it
That Barbour is a size or two too small. If you go with your jacket size it’ll be a fairly relaxed
I have a Barbour bedale and I love it.
I rewaxed mine myself. It took about an hour, and the branded wax dressing is easy to work with. The only problem is that you can only buy the thornproof dressing; if you want to keep the Sylkoil finish, you'll need to send it in. I thornproofed over my Sylkoil, and went a little heavy-handed with it -- I pull the jacket out now and then and rub it with a rag/paper towel to try and get some of the wax off.
(granted, I live in SoCal where the temps are still high enough to make the wax soft enough during the day. Once it gets cold enough to actually wear, the wax may firm up a bit; but until then, I don't want to wear this jacket sitting on anything nice, like my new car!)
Yeah in the UK climate its designed for, that jacket will stand up on its own unaided
Do you know this overshirt ? I found one in a second hand website for 40€. I found the reference in another website for more photos https://boutiquecontresens.fr/produit/surchemise-leon-ripstop-barbour-olive/
CONTRESENS – prêt-à-porter masculin - Pau
Surchemise Leon Ripstop Barbour Olive | CONTRESENS – prêt-à-porter ...
Found an old pic of my EG x Barbour completely drenched
Is is the right size for a Bedale ?
too trim for my preference. what do you like?
To be comfy, it’s a medium, should I try a large ?
i used to like trimmed fit, but nowadays i think barbour suppose to be baggy. try a large and see if you like it that way more. it is about personal preference imo
Ok i will try the large, thank you
Another vote for large; you want to be able to layer something like a Shetland sweater underneath
I always err on the larger side for outerwear
I don’t think that’s a bedale. Bedales come in numbered sizes and not alpha sizes
Oh yea ashby
Perhaps
Ashby’s run slim. I’d vote for the bedale/Beaufort over Ashby if possible
Vote beaufort
I’m team Beaufort/border but the bedale is too short for me
Bedale in my jacket size fits me well, but I'm not that tall
I sorta love ashby for a while due to the fire sale on frugalmalefashionnsub back then, the wet crotch whenever it rains reminded me it bot the jacket i want
Beaufort abd bedale is trim fitting one size down from suit size, and roomy if u wear suit size
It was definitely a Bedale, it was noted on the collar. It's surprising because here in France it's letters and not numbers in stores and on second-hand websites, but I can see that on the Barbour site they are numbers 🤔
It’s definitely not a regular bedale - bedales have raglan sleeves.
Ok ok, so I have to go to a store with a lot more choice. It’s basically to test the fit before buying a second hand one
You may want to order from Cox the saddler once you get the sizing right
Seems very British 🇬🇧
It is (and much cheaper than other retailers)
In France they are a lot of Barbour Coat on second hand website
But I will look for Cox the Saddler
yeah second hand is the way to go if they are available
My Bedale from Cox arrived, took less than a week to get here too! (East coast US)
I went size 40, whereas my chest is 41-42. Fit is pretty great with layers though maybe a little loose with a single layer, which is what I expected.
U measured ur chest or that suit size?
Measured my chest
Wish I could wear a Barbour without the cultural baggage, English so you either go full country club or nothing
People don’t talk enough about the interaction between pieces of clothing, where you’re wearing them, and your own physical appearance and the connotations that can give
i think that’s because most people would rather shed those stereotypes so they can just enjoy what they like
rather than be subservient to them
but w/e
kind of only matters as much as u care about it
I 100% think more about how people perceive than they actually do think about me, but I’m noticeably English and living in a staunchly working class part of Wales, so the Barbour just kind of exaggerates that difference
Nah it would be great if it wouldn't matter but certain clothes just have baggege and wearing them can signal things
Not British but for what it’s worth, I was brought up as working class as it gets. I’m now a teacher and idgaf, I’ll wear my Barbour with all its baggage. Honestly I enjoy it - annoying the landed gentry by obviously just being who I am while appropriating their style.
Live in Texas as well - I have one and love it but it's pretty warm so I usually wait until it drops into the low 60s or so before I even think about pulling it out. It and a Battenwear parka I got a steal on are pretty much my only cold weather jackets.
Love my bedale, barbour jackets just get better and better with age and it really makes me enjoy wearing mine that much more. Part of me wants a longer more oversized one but that would mean I’d have less time wearing the one I already have lol
I mean the posh fucks do it to us all the time
Tbh longer and oversized coats are fun to look at/wear but they’re so much less practical. Kinda feels a bit counter to the practical ethos of a Barbour in a way
But maybe that’s what appeals idk
I wouldnt need a coat at all to be honest as i commute by car. At this point it is all about look haha
Do you think I need to size up ? It’s a Bedale size 38
Looks great to me
Depends what you want to do with it. The main thing about sizing a Barbour is getting the sleeve length right - it doesn’t matter too much if it’s oversized.
I go one up from my suit size so I can wear a jacket under my Beaufort.
Does anyone own a Barbour Masthead?
https://www.atticclothing.com/mens-clothing-c2/mens-jackets-c12/barbour-masthead-wax-jacket-olive-p6064
I found one on FB Marketplace and while I love the more technical look of it, the clips also seemed a bit flimsy. I'm on the fence about taking the plunge ahead of rainy szn
$800 for a lazy ass collab lol
Almost as bad as the supreme x stone island collab
Camo Barbour exists. Palace is cool but is lazy
Just look at the McDonalds collab
I got you bro this is a way better collab https://www.ebay.com/itm/355138104590?
eBay
Barbour x A Bathing Ape 1St Camo Bedale Snowboard Jacket Size M | ...
Length: 28 in(Excluding hood). Body width: 22.4 in.
barbour x white mountaineering had some more interesting pieces
Noah’s is still the 🐐
https://noahny.com/products/camo-bedale-jacket-w-liner
Noah x Barbour Camo Bedale Jacket - Noah
Made by Barbour exclusively for Noah. 100% Thornproof waxed cotton, water-resistant shell with allover print. 100% cotton corduroy collar. 100% cotton tartan lining. Double ring-pull, heavy-duty zipper closure with snap storm flap and storm collar and elastic interior storm cuffs with snap closures. Bellowed front pock
Damn didn’t even know Noah did a camo one. This is way better than the palace collab. I only rmemeber noah doing the popeye graphic with that super nice green
Noah has done some great Barbours. The paisley one is cool too
Idk if anyone has a smaller hat size but saks off 5th has a Noah x barbour duck camo bucket hat
https://www.saksoff5th.com/product/barbour-noah-camouflage-bucket-hat-0400019843054.html
The Real Real goofed. This was listed as a used womens Barbour!
Wow
I know!!! I’ve wanted this jacket since I first saw it but MSRP and resale was way too high.
I gotta turn my notifications on for the real real or something
I just happened to stumble into it while searching for one through google
Such a good find
Thrifted this today, I think it’s the Northolt from their Greatcoat line. Not familiar with this model but pretty happy with the find.
Just waxed my bedale and enjoyed the how to YouTube video from Barbour with this gentleman in his English country hut https://youtu.be/5AiC81CPht4?si=CYriNdTIlZFN9jPG
Barbour
YouTube
How To Re-Wax Your Barbour Waxed Jacket: Barbour's Essential Step-b...
Discover more here: https://barbour.uk/3A1HCxU
Watch the full step-by-step guide with audio description: https://youtu.be/cJCrfCTGR6c
Waxed cotton has been at the heart of Barbour ever since the company’s beginnings in 1894.
When John Barbour founded J. Barbour & Sons in South Shields, a busy port in the North East of England, one of the bests...
I'm about to buy my first Barbour. Probably a Bedale. It seems that in France it's way pricier than the ecommerce prices on the UK website...
Cox is definitely the best option to buy from in the US.
And what if I buy it in London. Where would it be best ?
you can go to the barbour store but you'll probably pay full retail at £269, you can get them online in the UK for around £199. It would probably be cheaper to order from Cox and pay the VAT/Duties than buy one for retail in London.
Thanks @cdfchopper I will look into that
Does anyone has the Mac Lorden ? What do you think about it ?
Can I have a fit check on my Beaufort? Most of the time I put it on I feel that it’s too large on me, and it makes me uncomfortable. I have a 96cm chest, and I’m around 177cm tall, slim build. I bought a size 40”, I thought I need a bigger size if I want to layer it over a sport coat. (Occasionally I do that, but in reality I mostly wear it over just a sweater)
I can’t help but wonder that I chose the wrong size and the 38” would fit me better. Not sure if I had the sleeves shortened it’d help, or if the coat is too boxy, too.
I took a bunch of pictures wearing it over a sweater from all sides. Then another wearing it just over a shirt, and one with a shirt and jacket.
Pinging @dieworkwear because in retrospect I went against the sizing recs he wrote on Putthison 😦
IMO, that looks good on you
i personally wouldn't shorten the sleeves. would just wear as is
Nice coat dude
This seems fine. These things are supposed to fit like a bit of a potato sack. IMO the most important thing is getting the sleeve length right (which is why I size UP in these) - rest doesn’t matter as much. I think you sized appropriately - it’s probably really a matter of you not liking the fit of the jacket itself, which a lot of people do once they get one. That’s why the second hand market for these is more than saturated.
Thanks all, appreciate your feedback! I’ll grow some confidence and try to get used to the fit
rewaxing your barbour is the best part of owning one. love the beeswax sheen on the cotton. my green beaufort has been with me for like 10 years and was one of my first big clothing purchases when i was a broke college boy
Barbour family pic
Noah’s Barbour’s are so good
the moncler barbour keeps me up at night fr
What’s the deal with the lightweight Barbours? Thinking of getting one more for drizzly springs than for winter (I have a good set for sub-40F). But looks like they’re not in stock? Will those get added in a couple months?