Streetwear brand Supreme has confirmed on its social media that it is
collaborating with British heritage brand Barbour for spring 2020.
The collection, being sold online via Supreme, includes a lightweight
waxed cotton field jacket inspired by Barbour’s Bedale, which was
originally designed as an equestrian jacket, as the shorter length was
ideal when riding and the rear vents in the jacket made it easy to wear in
the saddle.
In addition, the Supreme x Barbour collaboration includes a waxed cotton
waist bag, a waxed cotton crusher and waxed cotton camp cap.
The collection will be released online only on May 7, with Japan added
two days later on May 9.
This marks Supreme’s latest collaboration, it has previously launched
collections with The North Face, Jean Paul Gaultier, Rimowa, Louis Vuitton,
and Lacoste, while Barbour has previously had successful fashion
collaborations with Alexa Chung and Laura Ashley.
Meanwhile, Barbour has been supporting the NHS during the coronavirus
pandemic by producing PPE garments from its South Shields factory.
Commenting on supporting the NHS, Barbour chairman Dame Margaret Barbour
said: “Everyone has a role to play in fighting Covid-19 and I wanted my
daughter Helen and I to play our part by turning our South Shields factory
over to produce PPE product for the NHS.
“The factory, where we normally make our classic wax jackets is no
stranger to adaptation. During both World Wars, we turned the factory over
to make military garments to assist the war effort. We are pleased to once
again be able to make a difference and this time, to support the NHS.”
Images: courtsey of Supreme