Close Menu
Jake NewsJake News
  • UK News
  • International
  • Spotlight
  • Culture
  • Reviews
  • Business
  • Food & Drink
  • Travel
  •  Events
Trending

The Ivy Club to host exclusive pre-Pride party with Art Deco glamour

June 12, 2025

One-Minute Update – all the gay news you need, immediately!

June 11, 2025

David Hockney, Wes Streeting and Tom Daly make The Independent’s 2025 Pride List. But who’s number one?

June 9, 2025

LONDON PRIDE PARTY

June 9, 2025

Jennifer Lopez champions LGBTQ+ freedom with new anthem at World Pride Music Festival. And slays!

June 9, 2025
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Saturday, June 14
  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Contact
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram TikTok
Jake NewsJake News
Join
  • UK News
  • International
  • Spotlight
  • Culture
  • Reviews

    Drink me, daddy! Tech water bottles get smart

    May 29, 2025

    BoTree, London

    March 26, 2025

    Gansevoort, New York City

    March 19, 2025

    Ulysses, Baltimore

    March 19, 2025

    Almanac X Alcron, Prague

    July 9, 2024
  • Business
  • Food & Drink
  • Travel
  •  Events
Jake NewsJake News
  • Events
  • UK News
  • International
  • Spotlight
  • Culture
  • Jake Reviews
  • Business
  • Food & Drink
  • Travel
Home»Culture»Barbour: the timeless British brand enjoying the ‘Jilly Cooper effect’
Culture

Barbour: the timeless British brand enjoying the ‘Jilly Cooper effect’

News RoomBy News RoomOctober 25, 20249 ViewsNo Comments2 Mins Read
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Email

Barbour, the iconic British outerwear brand, has long found a home in the wardrobes of celebrities and the British Royal Family. Since its birth in 1894 in the Market Place of South Shields, Barbour has become synonymous with its trademark waxed jackets. This fifth-generation family firm, led by the esteemed Dame Margaret Barbour as Chairman, with her daughter, Helen, as Vice Chairman, continues to captivate. At 84, Dame Margaret’s indelible mark on fashion will be celebrated with a special honour at the Fashion Awards in December.

The brand’s allure has taken a recent upturn, inspired by what Vogue has dubbed the ‘Jilly Cooper effect,’ merging admiration for the author’s legacy with the buzz from a certain Disney show, with its gay characters and full-frontal male nudity. Yet, Barbour’s charisma stretches deep into history, endorsed royally by the late Queen herself. She cherished a Beaufort coat for a robust quarter-century, choosing the brand’s famed ‘re-waxing service’ over a new coat during her Diamond Jubilee in 2012.

Demo

Royal endorsements don’t end there; Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Anne, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Queen Camilla, and Catherine, Princess of Wales have all sported Barbour’s classic designs. Princes William and Harry, too, were often spotted in Barbour jackets as young royals.

It’s not just the royal wardrobe that basks in Barbour’s finesse—the brand’s prestige was cemented with a Royal Warrant from Prince Philip in 1974 and further crowned by Queen Elizabeth in 1982 and Prince Charles, now King Charles III, in 1987. Following the Queen’s passing in 2022, King Charles restored the warrant in May, reinforcing Barbour’s esteemed tie to the Royal Family.

Dame Margaret Barbour’s adventure with the company began in the 1960s, post her 1964 marriage to John Barbour, the founder’s great-grandson. After John’s sudden passing at just 29, Dame Margaret stepped up, alongside her mother-in-law Nancy, fondly known as ‘Granny’ Barbour, to preserve the brand’s prestige.

Barbour’s style radiates practical elegance—a sentiment echoed by the late Queen. The Beaufort jacket from 1982 stands as a symbol of her wardrobe, crafted with waterproof waxed cotton and signature bellow pockets. These iconic staples are still proudly produced in the North East of England, a nod to Barbour’s commitment to quality and heritage.

Source: Noah Wire Services

TOP EVENTS

Events

LONDON PRIDE PARTY

Events

PRIDE MONTH PARTY at THE IVY CLUB

Events

THE SUMMER SUNDAY ROOFTOP PARTY at THE LONDONER

Events

SINGLES MINGLE at MUSE at the ROYAL SOCIETY FOR ARTS (Copy)

Events

SPRING SINGLES MINGLE at MUSE at the ROYAL SOCIETY FOR ARTS

Events

| JAKE BOUTIQUE | BOYS! BOYS! BOYS! , FITZROVIA

View All Events

TOP EVENTS

Events

LONDON PRIDE PARTY

Events

PRIDE MONTH PARTY at THE IVY CLUB

Events

THE SUMMER SUNDAY ROOFTOP PARTY at THE LONDONER

Events

SINGLES MINGLE at MUSE at the ROYAL SOCIETY FOR ARTS (Copy)

Events

SPRING SINGLES MINGLE at MUSE at the ROYAL SOCIETY FOR ARTS

Events

| JAKE BOUTIQUE | BOYS! BOYS! BOYS! , FITZROVIA

View All Events
Share. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Telegram WhatsApp Email Copy Link
News Room
  • Website
  • Facebook
  • X (Twitter)
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn

Jake Newsroom is a premier news and events site for gay professionals, delivering accurate and insightful coverage on business and culture with a strong emphasis on the UK and USA. Founded 25 years ago, it was the first and remains the largest platform of its kind, renowned for its commitment to truth and excellence.

Related News

Jennifer Lopez champions LGBTQ+ freedom with new anthem at World Pride Music Festival. And slays!

June 9, 2025

Bullying, coming out and trans athletes… the new Tom Daly documentary

June 6, 2025

The new Wicked trailer is here… if you can make head or tail of it

June 5, 2025

Downton Abbey is back but fill your boots as it’s the last one ever! See the trailer!

June 2, 2025

Just Jack 2025: Sean Hayes returns to stage in Good Night, Oscar this summer

June 2, 2025

Now there’s even more of a reason to be hanging around Aesop Soho…

June 2, 2025
Add A Comment
Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

Top News

One-Minute Update – all the gay news you need, immediately!

June 11, 2025

David Hockney, Wes Streeting and Tom Daly make The Independent’s 2025 Pride List. But who’s number one?

June 9, 2025

LONDON PRIDE PARTY

June 9, 2025

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest news and updates directly to your inbox.

Advertisement
Demo
Jake News
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram TikTok
  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of use
  • Submit News
  • Advertise
  • Contact
© 2025 Jake News. All Rights Reserved.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.