British heritage and lifestyle brand, Barbour is for the first time collaborating with New York based Engineered Garments for a small capsule collection for autumn/winter 2018 unveiled at London Fashion Week Men's.
The collection takes cues from Engineered Garments founder, Daiki Suzuki's experience and admiration with American sportswear, workwear and highly function military clothing.
Each piece from the Barbour X Engineered Garments collection has simple aesthetic with a high level of sophisticated attention to detail.
All the patterns were done in house by Engineered Garments using only waxed cotton in black, navy and olive with black and navy linings and intricate detailing to pockets shapes.
There is an engineered take on design with rear opening parkas, capes and looser silhouette classic Bedales and blouson shapes.
The collection consists of five waxed jacket styles named Cowen, Dumbo, Parka, Graham and Cape.
Director of menswear, Barbour, Ian Bergin said: "We are excited to be collaborating with Engineered Garments for the first time.
"Combining Barbour's DNA and tradition with Daiki Suzuki's purist aesthetic designs has resulted in a small collection that is innovative, authentic and functional, designed for modern, urban life."
The Cowan takes its design cues from the iconic military inspired Barbour Cowen Commander Jacket.
The jacket was developed from a wartime design adapted historically for one of Barbour's favourite British army customers.
The piece saw service in the Falklands and the Gulf before being retired to the Barbour archives where the design team spotted its potential for civvie street wear.
The Dumbo is a chemical blend of a Military MA-1 and a varsity classic. It appropriates the practical large scale one-piece raglan sleeve and rear "poachers" pocket that the time honoured Barbour Beaufort Jacket is renowned for.
The Parka is a fusion between the functional practicalities of Barbour country classics combined with the ergonomic sensibilities and attention to detail of Barbour jackets customised with military heritage.
The Graham has been inspired by the Barbour country heritage whilst taking on its very own unique form. Imaginatively severing a Barbour Beaufort jacket in two, it retains the top half and poachers pocket, wallet and "Broken Gun Rest" hand warmer pocket detailing.
The Cap is an inspired "Military Policeman's" style cape, featuring a "turn right" asymmetric cut and adjustable security harness. Striking with a sense of occasion, this is a statement pieces for any wardrobe.
