Lucky me, the sun was shinning only when I was recording :) When I finished was raining as usually does in October Cheers Vlad

Love the analysis may we have more of other brands that a little high end.

Had my polar quilt jacket since 2012. Still in excellent condition and I still wear it every winter

I have worn them for last 40 years,all the classic jackets made in uk are great,sized properly, they have between a 6 inch to 10 inch chest tolerance for layering so fit properly when used for intended purposes, ie shooting ,horse riding etc. Modern style now are all over place with sizing. My personal favorite is the international motorcycle jacket. Next is the discontinued solway as its in the heavyweight material. My Bedale is a good around go to jacket . Over the years ive owned most models and still keep ten. Don't think ill go for any of the new ones due to odd fitment.

At 6ft ,15st 8 my XXL Barbour duke was a little snug . My Barbour race parka was an XXL and was huge on me . My XL bedale i bought off second hand had a 56 in chest , so i sold that and bought a Beaufort XL with a 52 inch chest , big enough for layering . For practicality, Beaufort is the best . Not just because you can wear it for 3 seasons but the rear poachers pocket, which is massive ! To give you an indication of how big it is . I fitted not 1 or 2 , 5 or 6 but 16 toilet paper rolls with ease inside . So big enough to fit your gloves , scarf , hat plus room to carry a 4 pack of beer !

@EnduringAttire

8 ай бұрын

So you don't need a Backpack wearing your Barbour ;)

@stemakwest7165

4 ай бұрын

I wish more space was calculated using a toilet-roll count 😂

Mate.. I’ve had my Barbour for 6 year and it’s quality and I wear it personally and for work. Hardly any wear & tear… I’d buy again in a heartbeat

@elrey78

5 ай бұрын

Interesting. I've had mine for about the same time (maybe 7 years?) and I'm disappointed at how thin the cotton is. In that time I've sent it back for repair at least 3 times. And its going back again because of a tear in the sleeve. I did some research and compared both Bedale, Ashby and Beufort with my mother in laws old one to see if they have gone to a thinner cotton. Yes and no, the three mentioned seem to be 6oz, whereas the far more robust one mother in law has is 8oz Moorland (which has been discontinued). That is a shame, I feel like the three 'classic' Barbours should come in a thicker cotton version to make them more robust and longer lasting if that is what the customer wants. Honestly I don't stress mine at all, mainly on the drive to work so I've been a bit disappointed. Though the repairs have been done very well.

Can you please keep making content on brands you recommend?

It is certainly a grail item, but as such I only want a made in England model. Having said that, it will have to be on the vintage market as I can't afford the new price. I make do with a Canadian wax cotton jacket made in similar style.

@EnduringAttire

8 ай бұрын

I'd prefer one made here, but nowadays only the Beaufort, Border and some Bedale jackets are made in England :(

I tried the james bond one and the cut was horrible, even tho I am very well shaped.. I might buy the corbridge one day tho

really want buy my first barbour jacket, but several pople tell they re too wet when they wear them....

@onedividedbyzero

Ай бұрын

confirm by me, terrible

Hello Vlad, Short but succinct review. Timely review for me as I'm thinking of buying the exact jacket ( & colour) myself. Can I ask what size did you finally go for ( i'm 6 ft) ? Thanks/ gracias.

@EnduringAttire

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Jay, I'm wearing the Small 36 size :)

I’ve wanted one for a while and tried on a few. Sadly at 6’3” and slim I found the sleeves were too short on the Beaufort I tried that fitted well on the body, a size up and it’s too big in the body. They say on the website the Border is for taller gentleman with a longer body and sleeves, but when you click on the measurements the sleeve length is the same as the Beaufort? So I’m confused. They were originally meant for shooting and riding horses, so the traditional models are fuller in the body. Another negative is that you can’t wash them. So they will start to smell after a few years. P.S. The made in Britain designs have 100% cotton linings as far as I know.

@willmarshall4685

5 ай бұрын

You can have your jacket sent into Barbour and they will extend the sleeves. I believe it costs 40.00.

@Fulliautomatix

Ай бұрын

​@willmarshall4685 I had 5" added to the sleeves on my Border and the charge was $95 plus shipping. (2023 prices)

@gotthefeelin

Ай бұрын

@@willmarshall4685 Yes, was thinking of doing that too.

@gotthefeelin

Ай бұрын

@@Fulliautomatix Thankfully I’m in the UK, so I can’t see it being that much (when converted to GB pounds). I’ve heard the jackets themselves are very expensive in the US. A bit like buying Levi jeans over here…

I used to wear Gore-Tex jackets in the city for Scottish winters. However, for me, Goretex jackets don’t look stylish in an urban environment. I’ve got a Barbour Ashby and looks very stylish with jeans or corduroys. It’s also waterproof in Scottish winters but not like Goretex. I wear Goretex for outdoor sports but prefer to wear Barbour in cities. I think Barbour jackets’ prices are reasonable. Belstaff wax jackets are better choice for ones who can afford to pay more.

I can open a beer with my Barbour zip-pull? Who knew!

@EnduringAttire

19 күн бұрын

hahah that's the main reason to get a Barbour

Do you find that the jacket is quite stiff to the point that it maybe restricts movement?

@EnduringAttire

6 ай бұрын

Nope, only if is too fitted :)

@tusia20_85

6 ай бұрын

@@EnduringAttire thanks!

Bedale and Beaufort Made in England, worth it.

Hey hey, I see lots of them being sold on Vinted here in Europe for quite reasonable price (85-140 euros). What is ur opinion on buying Barbour on Vinted?

@EnduringAttire

8 ай бұрын

Well it depends on how is it, some people buy thing that never wear that could be a great opportunity

i do not find a fitting barbour, i do not unterstand the sizes, i am 1,79m , all the jackets have to long sleeves......

Personal choice. Ive used Barbour for nearly 35 years . Fantastic product and even better customer service. Forget Belstaff there a overrated copy and vastly overpriced. The coolest man in Hollywood swore and wore Barbour , Mr Steve Mcqueen

@EnduringAttire

4 ай бұрын

Barbour is not was it used to be when Steve Mcqueen was alive, even so, still quite good, better or not than Belstaff it's for another video.

(Classic) Barbour sizing sucks: sleeves are too short, the stormflap at the neck too tight, the gap between size 38 and 40 is twice bigger (4inch!) than other sizes although I think the 38/40 are the most common sizes. I am oke with loose fit styles, but sizing is just weird. Knowing these jackets are here for decades just means Barbour does not give a f@ck. The Ashby on the other hand have better properties concerning sleeves and neck area, but the tailored fitting, the curvy look at the back misses the Barbour vibe.

Great work Vlad. Things I don't like is the dodgy information from Barbour where their clothes are made. I see lots of blogs about this topic these days, people are worried. People do obviously want to purchase and own a Barbour made in England, and so do I. Barbour is a brand with history, heritage, tradition and with the hallmark of great quality made in England. Who like to buy a Barbour jacket for 400-500€ made in Myanmar, Tunisia, Vietnam, Turkey or China. In which countrys the worker earns 10-20€ per day. And these countrys has nothing to do with Barbour, its only reason is cheap labour costs. But you don't se that on the price tag in the Barbour shops. Some may say they don't care about origin, only that the quality is fair. But for Barbour in my opinion it is vital. Barbour is a top brand and will only survive on its legacy. From what I understand are the "Classic" collection made in England and "most" of the wax jackets, but not all. If you purchase from an official Barbour store check the packaging sticker, the text will say "Country of origin" or "Pais De Origen". All the best.

@EnduringAttire

8 ай бұрын

I agree with you, I think they probably aren't transparent about where jackets are made, because then they would sell more of the ones made in England.

You cant review Barbour using an Ashby, period. They are not the real thing as its one of the only models made out of the UK with cheaper quality.

@EnduringAttire

8 ай бұрын

Well there're just 3 models Made in the UK :)

@chrisglover2133

7 ай бұрын

Apart from the sleeve linings, what is lower quality about an English-made Ashby, compared to the others?

@willmarshall4685

6 ай бұрын

⁠I sold Barbour jackets for 5 years. The quality difference between the English made jackets and the imported jackets is obvious….they just feel like cheap imitations. Plus the sizing for the imported jackets sucks…large, xl…really hard to get the right fit.

@stemakwest7165

4 ай бұрын

I have to agree the foreign made ones are lesser quality. I recently ordered 4 different jackets from next to find one I like. The two with ‘made in England’ were noticeably better quality. The Ashby was the poorest in terms of manufacturing quality/materials, and the Bristol had a broken stud and faulty stitching.

@MrPerrogaton

3 ай бұрын

Nonetheless Ashby is the most sold because of the fit. No one under 50 wear the Bedale anymore.😅

It is old tech but they just look good and better with age and english fluency.

funny Brit style... in my country the look is more for bus-drivers

@food2430

8 ай бұрын

and then there's you, who looks even worse than a bus driver

your arms are gone boil in ashby poliester lining.

@EnduringAttire

Ай бұрын

Yes that's the worse point about the Ashby.

Worn my pretty new olive Beafort couple of days ago but it started raining, so when I got home I immediately hung it up to dry in our bathroom close to the heater. The next day, my jacket looked like I got it from a trashbin. I'm like: Did I really paid almost €400 euro for this thing? I ordered a Barbour wax and it came today and I just finished rewaxing my jacket, so hopefully it'll look nice again. I absolutely love the jacket but the jacket should cost max €200. Pretty sure we're not paying for the quality but solely for its aesthitic.

@stemakwest7165

3 ай бұрын

Your mistake was the heater. The wax melted off the jacket. Just air them - or out in the wind if the inside is wet.

@bethfornaro9383

3 ай бұрын

Oh no that's a bummer you put it near a heater. You can likely re-wax it. Contact Barbour customer service. I was caught out in a horrible downpour in my new Drummond Barbour jacket and it dried looking like new. It did take a good 12 hour plus to dry though.

1) You will look like someone who enjoys Fox Hunting 2)You will look like someone who enjoys Fox Hunting 3)You will look like someone who enjoys Fox Hunting

@jaysterling26

8 ай бұрын

Me thinks only one's staff wears such a coat on a hunt(?).

@EnduringAttire

8 ай бұрын

hahah