"The tales of these two companies are different, sure, but the histories rhyme. Barbour started in South Shields, England, making oilskin garments for mariners and fishermen on the North Sea, which is home to some of the most dogshit weather I've ever experienced. (Actually, soon after that Barbour developed a healthy business shipping to British territories like the Falkland Islands, which have even worse weather and sea conditions.)"
"The gem of the collection is the Levi's Type II truckera silhouette for the real denim jacket collectorsdone in a classic Barbour green waxed cotton canvas. It's a touch more cropped than the standard Levi's Type III trucker, which makes it look cooler. It does defeat some of the rain defense of a classic Barbour hunting jacket, but we're here for fashion anyway. The storm collar with the Barbour corduroy, the corduroy cuffs, the contrasting red tabit's all beautiful."
Two heritage brands, Barbour and Levi's, share roots in weatherproof and workwear garments for harsh conditions. Barbour originated in South Shields making oilskin garments for mariners and fishermen on the North Sea and later shipped to British territories like the Falkland Islands. Levi's began in San Francisco selling work pants to miners during the California gold rush. Both labels became linked to subcultures and national histories. The collaboration combines Barbour's waxed cotton and storm collar details with Levi's Type II trucker silhouette. The standout piece is a waxed Type II in Barbour green with corduroy storm collar, cuffs, and a contrasting red tab.
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