Barbour Treat The Duke to a Technical Polyamide Fabric
The latest version of the Barbour Duke jacket sees the South Shields brand switching up the waxed cotton for a showerproof polyamide fabric for a sportier spin on the icon.
If you know your Barbour International from your Beacon brand then you'll know just how big the Barbour Duke jacket has been for the South Shields brand over the last 10 years. Steeped in Barbour's motorcycle heritage the now timeless silhouette celebrates original styles worn by the likes of Steve McQueen from an era of speedy getaway drivers & super cool sunglasses. The staple outerwear style has become a fan favourite, famed for its big pockets & its classic British design which could of easily been spotted somewhere on the rain soaked terraces back in the late 1980s. Ask any Barbour fan what their favourite jacket is and the Duke will probably be up there. For this latest iteration of the Duke jacket, Barbour have switched up the traditional waxed cotton for a more technical showerproof polyamide fabric.
Above: The Barbour International Modern Showerproof Duke jacket in coriander now available from 80s Casual Classics.
Barbour International celebrates the British brands' rich motorcycle heritage of the last 100 years. The stand alone brand takes it name from the Barbour International wax cotton motorcycle suit which was first introduced for the 1936 International Six Day Trials. Made from Barbour's signature waxed cotton fabric that was waterproof & durable the International jacket quickly became a firm favourite for riders in the competition during the 1950s, 60s & 70s. The world famous Barbour International logo was born in 1980, which would later lead to the birth of the Barbour International brand. Thanks to the revival of classic styles like the International as well as the introduction of timeless styles like the Duke, Barbour has become a world leader in waxed cotton wears.
Above: The Barbour International Modern Showerproof Duke jacket in coriander now available from 80s Casual Classics.
Switching up the traditional waxed cotton fabric usually associated with the Duke, this latest version adds a technical touch to the classic Barbour silhouette. Featuring a showerproof outer made from polyamide, known for its toughness & moisture wicking qualities, for a sportier spin on the icon. Highlights include the signature biker style collar with throat strap which gives a nod to the original International styles as well as a two way zip fastening which is concealed with a fully studded plackets. Finished off with the Duke's signature 4 big pockets to the front with Barbour International branding to the left sleeve, the Duke will keep nice and dry throughout the changing seasons. Shop the latest Barbour outerwear arrivals now via the links above.
