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Barbour Jackets Where Country meets City

There have been many crossovers in the world of fashion between urban and rural, both have had their appeal throughout the ages and after a long period of street dressing the countryside looks set to take over yet again with a strong lean towards the country gent look. The classic country ware company has to be Barbour, the wax jackets that were once the domain of the farmer and fisherman are moving into the cities more and more. As the focus of the country turns towards the home domain the style and fashion is reflecting this desire for home comfort.

Barbour Chelsea Jacket - The Colour Palate

The countryside colour palate is much more in tune with the seasonal colours so during the winter months the colours are dark brown, dark green and oranges to reflect the seasonal changes. Heavy coloured knits are a great addition to the winter wardrobe and the Fair Isle pattern that is dominating the shops at the moment is testament to the city looking to the country for inspiration.

Barbour jackets are of course the iconic item of clothing that have become associated with the countryside set, the classic wax jacket has been popular since its first inception. They have expanded their range to include a variety of jackets including the Barbour Chelsea jackets which are a quilted version of the classic style so have an extra level of warmth.

The new style Barbour Chelsea jackets have appeared in many fashion magazines for men, there are lots of different reasons why the jackets have become popular. They are of course practical because they were intended to be used in the great outdoors and they are stylish because your average person likes to look good too even when they are being practical.

The country style looks set to continue moving into the city and of course the next natural step is the flat cap