Is Barbour’s new waxed jacket the perfect autumn coat?

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Originally created as practical attire to make sure fishermen, sailors and shipyard workers remained dry when exposed to the harsh elements in the northeast of England, it transitioned into a popular fashion pick in 1983 when the brand’s then-new Beaufort jacket appeared in a catalogue. The range today covers an array of options for men and women, including the classic Northumbria wax jacket, the classic Beadnell wax jacket and the belted Barbour international original wax jacket. We were interested to hear that a limited-edition Barbour 40th anniversary Beaufort wax jacket has been launched to mark its big birthday, as part of an evergreen collection. How we tested open image in gallery The Barbour jacket we tested for this review Two of our shopping experts put the unisex 40th anniversary Beaufort wax jacket to the test, in sizes 36 and 40.