If the barn jacket is still very trendy this season, another has appeared, and it is the favorite of the British royal family! Zoom in on this jacket which is over 40 years old!
The British royal family is very attached to traditions. So, it’s not just diamond jewelry and ornaments that are passed down from generation to generation, but also clothing! And one piece in particular: a jacket, which was worn by all members of the family. King Charles III and Prince William, as well as the late Queen Elizabeth II, Lady Di and Kate Middleton, have all donned this garment at least once.
This is the Barbour jacket, also called the “waxed jacket”. In waterproof oiled cotton, it is distinguished by its velvet collar, its zipper and its large pockets. Very practical and elegant, it has taken its place in the dressing room of the British and especially in that of the royal family! Forest green, brown or navy blue, the royal family must have it in every color.
This jacket, which is now part of the English style, was designed more than 40 years ago, in 1982 precisely, by Margaret Barbour, the daughter-in-law of the brand’s creator. Two years later, John Barbour opened his first store. He already had the idea of designing jackets that could protect sailors and fishermen. A true family business, it is now in its fifth generation!
Margaret Barbour’s piece has become the signature of the British brand. It’s not only its practical side that makes it a real success, it’s also its elegant style, which allows it to be combined with different styles! So much so that it was adopted by all members of the royal family.
Today, even after so many years, this jacket is still just as timeless! She has been able to reinvent herself with collaborations, notably with Balzac Paris and Ganni.