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Barbour Blends Eastern Mysticism and Its British Roots to Reimagine An Iconic Silhouette

In celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse, Barbour debuts a contemporary take on its classic outerwear.

Close-up of a black Barbour jacket collar with a personalized name tag reading "FenG CHen WANG.Barbour
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By Hayley Helms

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Barbour has been crafting iconic waxed canvas outerwear for an impressive 132 years.

Yet, through its Lunar New Year capsule celebrating the Year of the Horse, the brand draws on more than 3,000 years of Chinese tradition, layered into already well-established designs.

Person wearing a dark brown and black jacket with brass buttons and brown corduroy pants sitting against a red wall.
The Barbour x Feng Chen Wang collection is anchored by both brands’ dedication to authenticity, cultural storytelling and quality-driven design.
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Barbour teamed up with London-based Chinese designer Feng Chen Wang for a collaborative collection that merges Eastern mysticism with classic British design, resulting in a jacket that is as timeless as it is modern.

Modern tradition

Part of a capsule that includes two jackets and a selection of apparel, the Barbour x Feng Chen Wang Porter Waxed Jacket is the standout piece in the first-time partnership, deftly demonstrating the influence of both cultures while remaining unique in its style.

Black and dark purple patchwork jacket with brass buttons and a corduroy collar worn by a person.
The Porter Waxed Jacket effortlessly blends both cultural influences into one easy-to-wear staple.
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The waxed canvas jacket retains much of what makes Barbour great — a corduroy collar and tartan inner cuffs make an appearance — but also brings in new elements to elevate the everyday staple.

Black and dark purple Barbour jacket with brass snap buttons and embroidered mythical creature on front pocket.
Intricate embroidery subtly represents the Year of the Horse influence in the capsule.
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Stylistic updates include asymmetrical paneling across the chest and sleeves, with the dark maroon detailing standing out purposefully from the 6-ounce Sylkoil contrast waxed fabric.

The focused color palette drawn from the Lunar New Year was chosen to reflect good fortune and growth.

Dark brown and black jacket with high collar and brass snap buttons worn by a person.
The cord collar is reimagined with modern styling.
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The multi-pocket design includes embroidery depicting the Dragon Horse (Long Ma), a mythical creature in traditional Chinese literature that represents vitality and energy — and amplifies the traits inherent to the Year of the Horse. 

Close-up of a black jacket collar with a Barbour Feng Chen Wang label on the back.
The waxed cotton fabric features a sewn-on co-branded patch commemorating the partnership.
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Additional details representing the collaboration include the co-branded Barbour and Feng Chen Wang patch sewn under the back of the collar, as well as bronze-hued, co-branded button snaps.

Availability and pricing

The Barbour x Feng Chen Wang Porter Waxed Jacket is available now on Barbour’s official website, retailing for $780.

About the Author: Hayley Helms is an associate editor at Gear Patrol specializing in outdoor gear. Once upon a time, she wrote for Men’s Journal, Gearjunkie and Shape. Whether it’s testing a new rain shell or putting a pair of hiking boots through its paces, she leaves no stone unturned (however, she always Leaves No Trace).

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