For the first time, leading British heritage and lifestyle brand Barbour has collaborated with Japanese streetwear brand BAPE®. This special collection includes outerwear, sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats and, for the first time ever in a Barbour collaboration, a dog coat. Fusing together Barbour’s countryside credentials and BAPE’s® expertise in streetwear, the range adds a contemporary twist to Barbour’s classic designs.
The collection is available on barbour.com, BAPE® stores and selected stockists worldwide.
Ian Bergin, Director of Menswear, Footwear & Accessories, Barbour said: ‘We’re very proud of this first collaboration with the renowned Japanese streetwear label BAPE®. The collection allowed us to draw upon Barbour’s history whilst injecting the DNA of BAPE® via the exclusive BAPE® x Barbour CAMO print. Practicality is at the heart of everything we do here at Barbour and we know that this is key to BAPE® too so we found that it was very easy to work together on this project, there was a natural synergy.’
The BAPE® Team said: “Barbour and BAPE® each have such unique heritage and identity, which makes this first collaboration between the two brands a standout collection for AW21. We are honoured to merge the BAPE® design aesthetic with Barbour’s timeless silhouettes and look forward to building on this partnership in the future.”
Exclusive Print
Across the collection, Barbour’s heritage inspired designs have been infused with an exclusive BAPE® X Barbour CAMO print which has been created especially for the partnership. Camouflage is intrinsic to BAPE’s® DNA and has become a well-known part of their signature look. For this special edition print, an ape’s head has been concealed within the design throughout, so keep your eyes peeled for this!
Outerwear
There are three pieces of outerwear in this collection which, inspired by Barbour’s rich 127 year heritage, all draw inspiration from the iconic Bedale Wax Jacket. This classic style was first introduced into the Barbour core collection in the early 1980s and has remained a best seller ever since. As well as utilising the exclusive BAPE® X Barbour CAMO print across the designs, wearers will also notice bespoke embossed press studs that feature a combined BAPE® X Barbour logo.
Barbour BAPE® CAMO Bedale Wax
This design features the BAPE® X Barbour CAMO print on the pockets and sleeves, the style stays true to the original Bedale jacket by retaining key elements such as the fold down corduroy collar, bellows pockets and classic shape. Look out for the hand warmer pockets which are an absolute favourite on the original!
Barbour BAPE® CAMO Rain Wax
The BAPE® X Barbour CAMO print features on the sleeves and shoulders of the Rain Wax, you’ll also find a handy pocket on the sleeve that is ideal for storing mobile phones or wallets. The design has a short ‘stand’ collar and the back of the jacket is embroidered with a BAPE® X Barbour logo.
Barbour BAPE® CAMO Snowboard Bedale Wax
Inspired by BAPE®’s classic Snowboarding jacket, this style merges the shape and aesthetic of the original with Barbour’s famous waxed fabric. This hooded jacket is ideal for those who enjoy the snowboarding aesthetic but spend their time in the city.
Clothing
The Barbour BAPE® Crew is a sweatshirt that is available in neutral and olive. The design features a Barbour and BAPE® combined logo that has been printed onto the centre of the design.
The Barbour BAPE® Tee comes in three colours, Black, White and Burnt Olive – the design features a tartan BAPE® ape head logo.
Accessories
The Barbour BAPE® Dog Coat is the first collaboration dog coat that Barbour has ever launched. Featuring the BAPE® X Barbour CAMO print on the exterior and Barbour tartan on the interior, the fully adjustable design is ideal for walkies in the rain. The jacket includes a Velcro fastening at the front and a very cute corduroy collar that will ensure that the wearer and their pooch are perfectly matched.
The Barbour BAPE® Sports Hat features a logo on the top of the hat and the exclusive BAPE® X Barbour CAMO print on the exterior. Great for days with changeable weather this hat will provide protection from sunshine and showers alike.
The collection is available on barbour.com, BAPE® stores and selected stockists worldwide.
