Offical Barbour Thread

[Purplelabel]

Thanks for the tip. I learned there’s a “heritage” version of the Liddesdale. Only shop with them is a macys or Nordstrom nearby. Need to go check it out again.

Heritage means it’s a trimmer cut.

 

[hpreston]

I'm getting a Barbour Beadnell for my daughter this year and got a Bedale for my son a few years ago. Thinking of one for myself but trying to clear up what the different models are.

Am I correct here? @Purplelabel

Bedale - classic "standard issue" Barbour right out of Central Casting.

Beaufort - a long Bedale but basically the same.

Ashby - a tailored version that folks here seem to sneer at.

Here's a decent article with maybe more info than you require:

From Fishermen to Rock Stars: How Barbour Has Warmed the World for 125 Years

Since 1894, Barbour has been making waxed cotton jackets known the world over for their durability and timeless style.

robbreport.com

One more with more specifics about models:

Barbour Jackets: Bedale vs. Beaufort vs. Border

The Modern Guide to The Thing Before Preppy

www.saltwaternewengland.com

Personally, I prefer the Beaufort over Bedale due to its just slightly longer length, can double as raincoat over a sportcoat in a pinch. I think either Bedale or Beaufort could qualify as: "right out of Central Casting"

 

[smittycl]

Here's a decent article with maybe more info than you require:

From Fishermen to Rock Stars: How Barbour Has Warmed the World for 125 Years

Since 1894, Barbour has been making waxed cotton jackets known the world over for their durability and timeless style.

robbreport.com

One more with more specifics about models:

Barbour Jackets: Bedale vs. Beaufort vs. Border

The Modern Guide to The Thing Before Preppy

www.saltwaternewengland.com

Personally, I prefer the Beaufort over Bedale due to its just slightly longer length, can double as raincoat over a sportcoat in a pinch. I think either Bedale or Beaufort could qualify as: "right out of Central Casting"

Thanks! I think the Beaufort would work best for me. I'll try that and the Bedale on next time I'm at their Georgetown store or the Orvis store here in Arlington. Although, I always ask myself "do I really need more olive green outerwear?" I have a Barbour Challenger already.

 

[smittycl]

When I searched Google for the Challenger pic above this site popped up as an option. Says it's in Pennsylvania but seems way to good to be true. No way Barbour could be so cheap. Pirated?

EDIT: After looking through it the site has SCAM written al over it.

Barbour Shooting Clothing

Barbour Shooting Clothing

www.air90shop.com

 

[hpreston]

Thanks! I think the Beaufort would work best for me. I'll try that and the Bedale on next time I'm at their Georgetown store or the Orvis store here in Arlington. Although, I always ask myself "do I really need more olive green outerwear?" I have a Barbour Challenger already.

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Is the challenger waxed cotton? If so, then yes, a Beaufort is redundant. If anything other than waxed cotton, then not redundant, regardless of color.

 

[smittycl]

Is the challenger waxed cotton? If so, then yes, a Beaufort is redundant. If anything other than waxed cotton, then not redundant, regardless of color.

Challenger is wool/poly blend with a Gore Tex-like layer for breathability. Works best in cold weather.

 

[hpreston]

Thanks! I think the Beaufort would work best for me. I'll try that and the Bedale on next time I'm at their Georgetown store or the Orvis store here in Arlington. Although, I always ask myself "do I really need more olive green outerwear?" I have a Barbour Challenger already.

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Is the challenger waxed cotton? If so, then yes, a Beaufort is redundant. If anything other than waxed cotton, then not redundant, regardless of color.

Challenger is wool/poly blend with a Gore Tex-like layer for breathability. Works best in cold weather.

My personal opinion, a waxed cotton Barbour will make a nice addition to your wardrobe. The challenger, and Beaufort are different enough.

 

[Jomjom]

I am annoyed by my Beaufort's short sleeves.
Sending it to South Shields to replace the sleeves for longer ones is not an option: Too expensive.

Does anyone have an idea how to lengthen the sleeves?
At first I was thinking of sewing on corduroy cuffs (from old trousers), but then it would be all soggy when it rains.

 

[ac106]

I suspect this orange fisherman sweater is a Barbour but I can't find it so perhaps it's vintage... anyone come across it?

 

[Shteve]

Some time ago I began looking at Barbour wax jackets but as I was saving up to buy a flat I never splashed the cash. Now I have the money to spend I decided to start trying a few on with my intention being to buy a Beaufort.

So I tried on a 38 chest Beaufort (original thornproof in sage, though I'd prefer to go sylkoil olive), just to see how it fit. My disappointment was not with sleeve length but the finish to the cuffs. If anything I could possibly have sized down to a 36 but they didn't have one to try. I found the cuffs uncomfortably scratchy against my hands. I found this quite bizarre for a coat that otherwise looked like the dog's danglers. I've previously tried on a Bedale and an Ashby which have really comfortable cuffs. I tried on a Bristol too, but the trade off is: no game pocket, polyester sleeves, pocket buttons are hidden (not visible like they are on the Beaufort).

Now because I like the length of the Beaufort I'm left to ponder over buying a Beaufort and having the cuffs fitted with a leather trim, or buying a Bristol and having the polyester sleeves removed. Have any Beaufort owners found the edge of their cuffs to feel a bit rough or did I just have bad luck with the one I tried?

Update: I've just seen that it's only £15 to have cuffs bound with a trim! I'm leaning towards the Beaufort. Stick it out for 8 months with scratchy cuffs and then get them bound when I send it for a rewax ?

On another note: Interestingly the Barbour UK site specifies that knitted windcuffs can only be replaced on jackets that already have them fitted and that they cannot be fitted to jackets that don't already have them. I wonder if they make an exception for fitting the knitted ones to a Beaufort on account of there already being a windcuff of some sort present to attach them to ?

 

[Shteve]

I am annoyed by my Beaufort's short sleeves.
Sending it to South Shields to replace the sleeves for longer ones is not an option: Too expensive.

Does anyone have an idea how to lengthen the sleeves?
At first I was thinking of sewing on corduroy cuffs (from old trousers), but then it would be all soggy when it rains.

I can see £40 is now quoted for sleeve lengthening to be done by Barbour, which I think is a reasonable price to pay to have it done by someone who's going to do a good job. I can imagine that postage there is going to be pricey because of the weight of the jacket but when you've paid out £200+ for an item of clothing that's built to last many years it would be a shame to potentially ruin it with a DIY attempt. Perhaps save up some money gradually over a period of time so it doesn't feel like such a big hit.

 

[Purplelabel]

Could just send it to Mallin & Son. Cheaper and better.

 

[TACO_FLAVORED_KISSES]

Is the White Label (Mr. Porter) cut different from the mainline?

I bought a White Label from Mr. Porter and I find the armholes a bit restrictive.

 

[Purplelabel]

Is the White Label (Mr. Porter) cut different from the mainline?

I bought a White Label from Mr. Porter and I find the armholes a bit restrictive.

White label is made for the Japanese market.

 

[bzh689]

My question might seem common and even odd but could you please clarify what is the difference between Beaufort and Classic Beaufort jackets? Thanks.