May 122013
 

Barbour CoatWhen it comes to iconic fashion labels, Barbour are about as British as they come.

Since the first jacket was made by John Barbour in the 1800’s the brand has evolved to keep up with the changing times and fashions. Known best for the high quality Barbour Wax Jackets; there are now over 2000 products in the collection with the brand selling to an ever increasing audience now in its millions!

Long gone are the stereotypes of the “farmers market” wearers and sheep herders; Barbour’s target market has evolved over time just as its products have.  Just after the turn of the century, Barbour shifted its attention to the mainstream and its popularity has increased ever since.

Barbour Jacket

Latest Barbour Jacket

They have developed a range of products that offers something for everyone without selling out on the quality; and as a result the perception of the Barbour brand has shifted.

Although not “high street fashion” Barbour has managed to increase its reach and claw into the mainstream fashionista’s, whist still maintaining its core market of the affluent country walker.

Barbour’s Product Range for Man about Town

Barbour’s product range is constantly growing and you can now have the whole family dressed from head to foot in Barbour (if you wanted to)!

By cleverly tweaking ranges and adding to their product lines they’ve created a collection of clothing that anyone would be happy to wear – more recently this has included younger people across a wider range of demographics.

Barbour have proved that; even in these times of hardship people know quality and will pay for quality. That’s why Barbour, without compromising its tradition or heritage will stand the test of time and why it’s successfully managed to transition its brand from the English country gent in to the man about town.

Smith and Morris have an online store that sell a wide range of Barbour clothing.

 

May 022013
 
Aeroboat Yacht with Spitfire Engine

The Lymington-based studio Claydon Reeves last night unveiled its Aeroboat design at HR Owen Rolls-Royce showroom in Berkeley square, London. This £3 million superyacht is a sleek boat with an original Rolls-Royce V12 Merlin engine at its heart. The same engine as used in Spitfires. Each of the 14.64m Aeroboat engines will be detuned to [READ MORE...]

 6:09 pm  Yachts
Mar 092013
 
Elton John’s Ferrari up for Auction

A Ferrari Testarossa formerly owned by Sir Elton John is to be sold by auction house COYS at their Spring Classics sale in London on March 12th 2013. The 512 Testarossa, which was purchased new by Sir Elton John, is one of 40 cars that will go under the hammer at the Royal Horticultural Society, [READ MORE...]

 4:46 pm  Motoring, Outdoor Living
Jan 262013
 
Visit the York of Vikings

On Saturday, February 23rd, York will once again become a fiery battleground as two Viking hordes collide in the finale of the Jorvik Viking Festival 2013. The Jorvik Viking Centre is one of the most popular visitor attractions in the UK outside London and is a ‘must-see’ for visitors to the city of York. This event [READ MORE...]

 5:45 pm  Motoring, Outdoor Living
Oct 092012
 
Bloodhound passes first test

Bloodhound passes first test Today at Torquay Airport in Cornwall, the British team behind the project Bloodhound tested the vehicles new engine. And it didn’t disappoint. In 2013, the Bloodhound car will be used in the attempt to raise the world land speed record beyond the current 763mph, and then try to reach 1,000mph in [READ MORE...]

 9:38 pm  Motoring, Outdoor Living
Oct 092012
 
Felix Baumgartner Record

High Speed Record You may not know much about the achievements of Felix Baumgartner, (born 20 April 1969), the Austrian base jumper – but you have probably heard of his feats! Soon however, one way or another, you will know the name, the man and the stunts. In 1999, Baumgartner claimed the world record for [READ MORE...]

 9:29 pm  Outdoor Living
Jun 292012
 
Mercedes A Class - World Premiere

The new A-Class is set to arrive in showrooms around Europe in September 2012, but even before this date, the dynamic presence of the compact car is already creating quite a stir. It is expected to go on Sale in the UK in December with a price tag starting at £18945. In addition to its [READ MORE...]

 9:05 pm  Motoring
Jun 132012
 
Bentley SUV to take Goodwood Festival of Speed by Storm

An exciting new Bentley, the EXP 9 F SUV concept, makes its UK premiere at the Goodwood Festival of Speed that runs from Friday 29th June to Sunday 1st July. This is Bentleys attempt to build the fastest and most luxurious SUV in the world, and the concept car combines a stunning interior at the pinnacle of craftsmanship and technology [READ MORE...]

 1:24 pm  Motoring
Jun 022012
 
The Duke of Essex Polo Trophy 2012

14th July Gaynes Park Epping For the 7th year, the Duke of Essex Polo event has taken place in the relaxed surroundings of  the Gaynes Park estate in Epping. During ths family day out the Duke of Essex Team take on International opponents, to battle it out for the Duke of Essex Trophy. This year, [READ MORE...]

 10:02 pm  Polo
May 292012
 
British Polo in St Tropez

Two elite British polo teams will go head to head against two local teams at the Polo Club Saint-Tropez. The fixture in the first British Polo Day will take place in France on Saturday, 9th June 2012.  British Polo Day carries on the tradition of the British playing polo against friends in a host of [READ MORE...]

 9:21 am  Polo