The quintessentially British brand, beloved by everyone from the Royals to Alexa Chung, was revolutionised by Dame Margaret Barbour in the 1980s. Ahead of her being honoured by the British Fashion Council, at the 2024 British Fashion Awards, we reflect on some of Barbour’s most iconic looks.
The Barbour brand began life in 1894. Born in South Shields (and still based there), the company is best known for its outdoor waxed jackets. And while originally these were designed purely for function, it is Dame Margaret Barbour who reinvented their image, transforming them into a major fashion accessory.
