Just because the calendar states that it is Spring, does not necessarily mean that we feel it right away. April showers bring May flowers. Balancing delicate weather with layers is key with lightweight jackets that actually protect you from unpredictable sprinklings, but are warm enough for surprise winds.

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Barbour is one of my favourite heritage brands my husband introduced me to when showing me his trusty messenger bag for work years ago. I had never heard of the brand before, but he showed me in a department store in London an entire section of the outdoor Royal Warranted brand. 

SHOP BARBOUR

There were so many signature looks I could appreciate when it came to harnessing your shells when shooting, quilted defence looks that are timeless, and water repellent wax designs that transcend generations. I immediately became a fan of the heritage label. Also, if it was good enough for Queen Elizabeth II, the Duke of Edinburgh, and Prince of Wales — it is good enough for me!

Recently, there have been legacy clothing retailers that are known for specific designs and patented products, yet they have been straying away from the one thing they can offer other new brands cannot. They have been ignoring their history to attract a younger demographic’s fleeting attention by deploying seasonal trends. 

There is nothing worse than giving up the one thing that makes you memorable and even powerful as a brand for a meaningless and temporary trade off. In other words, I do not appreciate timeless styles succumbing to fast fashion. Barbour is not one of those brands who gives in that easily, and I have mountains of respect for the British trade name.

Lately, I have been donning my Summer Liddlesdale jacket almost every day it is grey (most days). It is lightweight enough to protect me when I do not have enough layers, matches everything in my Spring and Summer seasonal wardrobe, and has all the secret details I love in a jacket.

ACCESSORISE

Barbour jackets are also the best to travel with, because you look really polished, flattered in its close to the body fit, and the inside pocket is perfect for your passport and paperwork. The contrast collars are my favourite, because they are soft when touching the skin on your neck and cheeks in case the wind is biting. 

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Lately, I have my eye on the belted styles, because they are more flattering on the figure by showing I still have a waist, and have a sharper military inspired look. My Liddlesdale masterpiece cinches me in perfectly at the waist, and I was genuinely surprised at the remarkable fit. I can wear my quilted Barbour jacket on a casual day working on the farm and over a dress shirt for a quick meeting. 

ON THE GO

The colours for any jacket range from earth tones for the countryside, city slicker black, light neutral beige, and even blush pink. There is something for everyone with every kind of personality, and there is no such thing as not being able to match your outfits as long as you have classic style.

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Every collaboration they have is always with super cool it girls and heritage brands with other British timeless designers. They are careful to move forward into the modern world without compromising on their perennial identity and keeping people dressed elegantly in all sorts of unforgiving forecasts.

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