Barbour may be seen by many as the ultimate in heritage classics, but it continues to link up with a variety of ultra-cool names for a series of super-cool collabs, most recently with Erdem.
Barbour x To Ki To
Its latest is its second collection with Japanese designer Tokito Yoshida’s label To Ki To for SS25, following success with their AW24 drop and after linking up for the very first time 15 years ago.
After one of their earlier collab jackets was adapted for Daniel Craig to wear as James Bond in the 2012 film Skyfall, it’s clear that the two labels had chemistry. And now they’ve launched six signature outerwear pieces, “introducing fresh silhouettes and intuitive designs taking inspiration from archival designs”.
Clothing for this season includes a multi-pocket hoodie and tank knit and the collection features versatile interior and exterior liners that can be styled alongside the jackets or worn independently “offering great layering options”.
What we get this time is the To Ki To x Barbour Wax Driving Jacket that brings together the classic Barbour waxed cotton and signature To Ki To silhouette available in an olive colourway. This piece features front and back pockets, detachable hood and cotton tartan quilted lining, loosely based on the Barbour Riding coat, which was first added to the range in the 1980s.
Also there’s the To Ki To x Barbour Wax Riding Jacket available in a sage green colourway. This longer-length piece features a waxed multi-pocket vest with front button fastening, and a removable inner liner with a buckled belt to the waist.
The collab’s Field Wax Jacket takes inspiration from Barbour’s archival Durham jacket based on Captain Cotton’s military customised jacket introduced in 1987. This new season interpretation has been made from 100% waxed cotton with a leather collar. It’s finished with practical features such as a detachable hood, four utility inspired pockets and a removable inner liner vest.
