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Barbour

Founded by John Barbour in 1894 in South Shields, England, J Barbour & Sons began by supplying oilskins and other protective garments to sailors, fishermen, and mariners. Still a fifth-generation family-owned business, Barbour evolved from traditional protective outerwear into a lifestyle brand spanning apparel, footwear, and accessories. Its public identity is anchored in functional clothing, waxed jackets, British countryside values, and North-East coastal heritage. Duncan Barbour introduced the Barbour International one-piece waxed-cotton motorcycle suit in 1936 for the International Six Day Trials, and Steve McQueen wore the suit with the US motorcycling team at the 1964 event in East Germany. Margaret Barbour designed the Bedale jacket for equestrian use in 1980 and the Beaufort wax jacket for country pursuits in 1983. Barbour received Royal Warrants from 1974, 1982, and 1987; in May 2024, HM the King granted the company a Royal Warrant of Appointment for manufacturing outerwear, clothing, footwear, and accessories.