Our Barbour Xmas gift guide has everything from insulated outerwear to casual shirting for them slightly smarter festive occasions.
One minute we're swaggering around pool sides sporting' crocodiles & sipping sangria and before you know it we're talking about Xmas. The transition between summer to autumn & winter really is quite a magical time here in the UK. The orange hues of pumpkins and leaves in autumn soon make way for cosy pub trips, the possibility of another 'Beast from the East' and the celebrated festive period. There's nothing quite like getting 'geared up' at this time of year, as us dressers would say, with jackets, headwear & casual shirting for them slightly smarter festive occasions. The festive period is a dressers best friend which seems rather fitting that we have put together a selection of Xmas gift guides. Next up we've got a load of tartan goodies from the highly celebrated British heritage brand, Barbour & Barbour International.
Above: The Barbour International Racer Ouston Hooded Quilted Jacket in black now available from 80s Casual Classics.
Barbour's origins go way back to 1894 and South Shields in the North East of England. Originally founded by John Barbour, it was actually John's grandson who developed the brand's signature waxed cotton fabric for motorcycle uniforms. The durable waxed cotton fabric was robust and water repellent making it ideal for speedy road use. Barbour motorcycle jackets from the 1950s also had a tartan lining which added extra warmth for its wearer. The colourful Scottish cloth provided excellent insulation for winter road use, as well as extra padding for the garment. Over the years Barbour have continued the concept of tartan, however nowadays its more tartan prints as oppose to the traditional cloth itself. The classic tartan print remains a highly respected style of the British heritage brand & an all time dressers favourite. 
Above: The Barbour Kippford Shirt in classic tartan now available from 80s Casual Classics. Highlights from our latest Barbour Xmas gits guide includes Barbour's classic tartan in a selection of casual shirting for them slightly smarter festive occasions like the Barbour Kippford shirt. We've also got the outerwear side of things covered courtesy of the Barbour International Racer Ouston Hooded Quilted Jacket which features a micro fibre insulation for added warmth throughout the winter months. Alongside tartan pique polo shirts, graphic tees & classic chukka boots we've also got a range of winter ready accessories from tartan scarfs to beanies. Shop the Barbour Xmas Gift Guide now at 80s Causal Classics via the links. 
Above: The Barbour Galingale Scarf in classic tartan now available from 80s Casual Classics.
