Offical Barbour Thread

[nbianco]

Pretty strange, just called the Barbour outlet in Kittery, ME & asked before I take the drive down there if they have the Bedale & Ashby in stock & the rep said "Sorry, we don't carry those jackets at the outlet stores anymore." I tried calling Orvis next door & they only have a few sizes in the Bedale & don't carry the Ashby. I tried asking if they could ship the Ashby jacket on their site to the store so I could try it on before buying but they don't do that. Anyone know where else I may have luck to go in person to try these jackets on before I buy them?

 

[mistersparkle]

What Barbour jacket is this? Thanks.

I would say an Ashby/Bedale, but the vents seem kind of short and the pocket doesn't look like their typical large cargo pocket. And there's a button on the cuff. So I'd say it's not one of the classic Barbours and maybe not even a Barbour at all.

Do you have any better photos, or is this another one of those paparazzi shots of some famous dude?

 

[SnakeDoctor]

Pretty strange, just called the Barbour outlet in Kittery, ME & asked before I take the drive down there if they have the Bedale & Ashby in stock & the rep said "Sorry, we don't carry those jackets at the outlet stores anymore." I tried calling Orvis next door & they only have a few sizes in the Bedale & don't carry the Ashby. I tried asking if they could ship the Ashby jacket on their site to the store so I could try it on before buying but they don't do that. Anyone know where else I may have luck to go in person to try these jackets on before I buy them?

Those models are pretty tough to find at the outlet, especially in average person sizes. When I was last there in August, I picked up the "washed" Ashby, which they had quite a few of.

I'll also add that the Bedale and Beaufort are definitely the iconic models of the country styles. The Ashby is most definitely not the same thing as the Bedale, though they are fairly similar. In addition to the differences others have mentioned, I'll also note that the Ashby is NOT made in England, whereas the Bedale is, for those to whom that matters (like me).

 

[nbianco]

Those models are pretty tough to find at the outlet, especially in average person sizes. When I was last there in August, I picked up the "washed" Ashby, which they had quite a few of.

I'll also add that the Bedale and Beaufort are definitely the iconic models of the country styles. The Ashby is most definitely not the same thing as the Bedale, though they are fairly similar. In addition to the differences others have mentioned, I'll also note that the Ashby is NOT made in England, whereas the Bedale is, for those to whom that matters (like me).

Yeah, it doesn't matter all that much to me if the jacket is made in the UK or not. I just want a Barbour jacket that fits me well. Since no one near me sells these jackets, I basically wung it and picked up this Ashby online from END in a size small. Quick question though, it isn't that "shiny" in person, right?

http://www.endclothing.com/us/barbo...DwTilaUDaOOixGpIJcv-_I3NRYffST6lGYRoCIyvw_wcB

 

[SnakeDoctor]

I've definitely never seen a Barbour jacket look that shiny in person. They start out with a sheen to them, but not glossy like how that photo looks.

 

[zippyh]

The lighter weight waxed cotton ones have a pretty shiney look. I'm sure it eventually goes away but it lasts a long time.

I don't think that Ashby is lightweight though.

 

[nbianco]

The lighter weight waxed cotton ones have a pretty shiney look. I'm sure it eventually goes away but it lasts a long time.

I don't think that Ashby is lightweight though.

Good to know, thanks! Does anyone have fit pictures of what the Ashby actually looks like? Searching online and I only can find these awkward model pictures.


If it looks anything like this I'll be happy - http://www.itsinyourjeans.co.uk/assets/brands/Barbour/POS_Images/AshbyMWX0339.jpg

P.S. Is this an Ashby from pinterest? https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/ab/64/c3/ab64c38624a4a47b806862c1507c682e.jpg

 

[mistersparkle]

@nbianco what's the closest major city near you? If you're in New England, there's got to be a Barbour retailer nearby. And watch out for ordering anything over $200 on End as you'll be hit with import duties.

 

[Junglejack]

Those models are pretty tough to find at the outlet, especially in average person sizes. When I was last there in August, I picked up the "washed" Ashby, which they had quite a few of.

I'll also add that the Bedale and Beaufort are definitely the iconic models of the country styles. The Ashby is most definitely not the same thing as the Bedale, though they are fairly similar. In addition to the differences others have mentioned, I'll also note that the Ashby is NOT made in England, whereas the Bedale is, for those to whom that matters (like me).

Excellent points. If you notice both the Bedale and Beaufort use much higher quality zippers and hardware that is not even seen on Barbours costing hundreds more that are made in Bulgaria, Vietnam, et al.

A couple months back I actually returned to Orvis the Kinneff ($650 MSRP) and exchanged it for the Classic Beaufort along with a hood and the difference in quality was not subtle. While my Bedale's build quality is identical to the Beaufort, walking into Orvis with the Kinneff and walking out the the Beaufort made a huge impression on me. And to think the Beaufort retails for almost $300 less!

 

[SnakeDoctor]

Good to know, thanks! Does anyone have fit pictures of what the Ashby actually looks like? Searching online and I only can find these awkward model pictures.


If it looks anything like this I'll be happy - http://www.itsinyourjeans.co.uk/assets/brands/Barbour/POS_Images/AshbyMWX0339.jpg

P.S. Is this an Ashby from pinterest? https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/ab/64/c3/ab64c38624a4a47b806862c1507c682e.jpg

That photo on Pinterest is a Bedale. The hardware (snaps, zipper) gives it away. They're much nicer on the Bedale compared to the Ashby.

 

[nbianco]

Just got the Ashby in the mail today from END (INSANELY fast shipping by the way). Camera lens is a bit busted so the focus is horrendous, but I'm just curious on how the fit is?

 

[SnakeDoctor]

Looks spot on.

 

[tropics]

Looks good. Out of interest, where was it made?

 

[styleforumfan]

I would say an Ashby/Bedale, but the vents seem kind of short and the pocket doesn't look like their typical large cargo pocket. And there's a button on the cuff. So I'd say it's not one of the classic Barbours and maybe not even a Barbour at all.

Do you have any better photos, or is this another one of those paparazzi shots of some famous dude?

He's Beckham. I read from this blog the jacket in question may be Digby. Can anyone confirm?

http://wearitlikebeckham.blogspot.com/

 

[damn_hammer]



I found Chicago Lincoln store has them. The downtown store also has a few.
I wear Xs in Ashby and have a 36 chest but somehow I found Dept B's smallest size too tight for me.(don't remember if it was an XS or an S)

It's very fitted.

Thanks! Ordered a DeptB Commander from the Lincoln store. They were great to work with ordering by phone.