<body><div> In an era dominated by fast fashion, only a few brands manage to achieve lasting success. However, one outerwear label that has stood the test of time and is favoured by both celebrities and the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/royals/index.html" rel="nofollow"> Royal Family </a> , is Barbour. According to Vogue the demand for Barbour jackets has gone through the roof due to 'Jilly Cooper effect' after the author of the book it's based on and the show on Disney which has proved a huge hit. Indeed, Queen Elizabeth owned the British brand's Beaufort coat for 25 years and famously declined the company's offer for an updated version. Sophie, Duchess of <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/edinburgh/index.html" rel="nofollow"> Edinburgh </a> , <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/princess-anne/index.html" rel="nofollow"> Princess Anne </a> , Meghan, <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/meghan-markle/index.html" rel="nofollow"> Duchess of Sussex </a> , <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/queen-camilla/index.html" rel="nofollow"> Queen Camilla </a> and Catherine, <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/kate_middleton/index.html" rel="nofollow"> Princess of Wales </a> , have also embraced the classic designs - and Princes William and Harry wore Barbour jackets as children. The fifth-generation family-owned business, based in the North East, is led by Dame Margaret Barbour, 84, who serves as Chairman, and her daughter, Helen, who is the Vice Chairman. Dame Margaret is set to be honoured with a special award for her contributions to the fashion industry at the Fashion Awards in December. Established in 1894 in South Shields' Market Place, Barbour is famed for its timeless waxed jackets. In 1964, Dame Margaret married John Barbour, the great-grandson of the brand's founder. Following John's sudden death from a brain haemorrhage in 1968 at the age of 29, Dame Margaret stepped into the family business, working closely with his mother, Nancy 'Granny' Barbour. Not long after, Queen Elizabeth came to embody the quintessential Barbour style, defined by practicality. Elizabeth's choice of Barbour attire was more about understated elegance than a deliberate fashion statement. Numerous photos from the 1970s show her at Windsor and Balmoral, wearing various jackets paired with kilts, walking shoes and Hermes headscarves. The late monarch famously declined to part with her beloved Beaufort coat, despite receiving an offer of a new one. Margaret once revealed that she offered Elizabeth a new coat, worth around £300, in celebration of her Diamond Jubilee in 2012. But, instead, the Queen opted for Barbour's renowned 're-waxing service' to refresh her well-worn favourite. 'It's very desirable to have a very well-worn Barbour jacket,' Dame Margaret said, admitting that the brand had something of a 'snob quality'. <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3u6rDt_0wLHd2RV00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3u6rDt_0wLHd2RV00" width="634" height="842" ><figcaption>Prince Charles meets Dame Margaret Barbour as he arrives for a visit to Royal Warrant Holder, J Barbour And Sons Ltd, in South Shields, Tyne and Wear in 2021 </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1M5gTT_0wLHd2RV00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1M5gTT_0wLHd2RV00" width="306" height="490" ><figcaption>Kate owns no less than five styles, including the signature Ladies Waxed Defence Jacket </figcaption></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2yHrrA_0wLHd2RV00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2yHrrA_0wLHd2RV00" width="306" height="490" ><figcaption>She has worn the&nbsp;the Barbour by Alexa Chung Edith Jacket four times since debuting the style in 2020 </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0HtdpC_0wLHd2RV00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0HtdpC_0wLHd2RV00" width="634" height="432" ><figcaption>Princess Anne's son, Peter Phillips (centre) donned a Barbour jacket to the Royal Windsor Horse Trials in 1987 </figcaption></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1IQhuf_0wLHd2RV00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1IQhuf_0wLHd2RV00" width="306" height="834" ><figcaption>Prince Charles wore his distressed Barbour jacket with wellington boots </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1p2CUO_0wLHd2RV00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1p2CUO_0wLHd2RV00" width="306" height="834" ><figcaption>Princess Diana favoured the mid-length&nbsp;Burghley coat in 1985 </figcaption></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3vgorN_0wLHd2RV00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3vgorN_0wLHd2RV00" width="306" height="691" ><figcaption>Prince William often wore Barbour jackets as a young child </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0wDKXv_0wLHd2RV00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0wDKXv_0wLHd2RV00" width="306" height="691" ><figcaption>Prince Harry wore a Barbour waxed jacket to a charity polo match in 1992 </figcaption></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0ZvVph_0wLHd2RV00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0ZvVph_0wLHd2RV00" width="634" height="993" ><figcaption>Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, wore a khaki Barbour jacket to the&nbsp;Royal Windsor Horse Show in 2013 </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0ih3Iu_0wLHd2RV00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0ih3Iu_0wLHd2RV00" width="634" height="423" ><figcaption>Prince Andrew has also sported the brand's designs (pictured with Sarah Ferguson and Princess Beatrice in 1990) </figcaption></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2LXhXl_0wLHd2RV00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2LXhXl_0wLHd2RV00" width="634" height="954" ><figcaption>Princess Anne showcases her country style in a Barbour gilet at the Whatley Manor International Horse Trials in 2015 </figcaption></figure> Dame Margaret added: '[She] wanted her long Barbour jacket re-waxing and we said, "We'd love to do this, Ma'am", to her secretary, of course. Queen Elizabeth is thought to have owned her Beaufort jacket for more than 25 years. Designed in 1982, the waterproof waxed cotton coating and bellow pockets were inspired by styles that Dame Margaret had seen during a trip to France. <nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate> Dame Margaret, alongside managing director Steve Buck and her daughter, has kept customers satisfied by updating the classic styles without compromising on quality. The iconic waxed jackets are still made in the North East of England, while other products are produced worldwide. Other notable royal fans include King Charles and the late Princess Diana, who favoured the mid-length Burghley coat in 1985. Kate owns no less than five styles, including the signature Ladies Waxed Defence Jacket, which she acquired in 2012, and the Barbour by Alexa Chung Edith Jacket. She has worn the latter on four occasions since debuting the design in 2020. Crafted from glossy waxed-cotton, it features the brand's trademark detailing, including a concealed two-way zip fastening, corduroy collar and&nbsp;checked lining. In 1974, Barbour was granted its first Royal Warrant by Prince Philip. It received its second from Queen Elizabeth in 1982 and its third from the then Prince Charles in 1987. In May, the warrant issued by the late Queen Elizabeth - which became void after her death in 2022 - was reinstated by King Charles. </div></body>

Mountain View, CA

Queen Elizabeth owned a Barbour Beaufort coat for 25 years and famously declined the company's offer for an updated version.

Queen Elizabeth loved Barbour's jackets, and British family-owned brand is a favourite of Kate, Sophie, and King Charles too - while William and Harry wore firm's coats as children