Barbour Way of Life

Here at Barbour, we embrace a slower pace of life - celebrating being closer to nature, community and connections.

In our new 'It’s a Way of Life' series, each month we will dive into the real stories of people who live the Barbour Way of Life, sharing the same values we do.

Explore the series so far below, and delve into the world of Barbour.

Episode One: Family Matters with The Goodwins

As a fifth-generation family-owned brand, we know family matters. So do the Goodwins, a fourth-generation potato farming family based in The Golden Valley. In episode one, hear their story of how life as a potato farmer has been passed down from one generation to the next.

Epidsde Two: The Nature Within by Aaron Sterling

Ever pondered the differences between the buzzard and the golden eagle? Or wondered about the diversity of birds in city areas? Well, meet Aaron Sterling, a passionate and dedicated Birmingham-based wildlife photographer whose love for birdwatching has fuelled his appreciation of nature from a young age.  

Episdoe Three: To The Core with Polly Hilton

Among the rolling hills of Devon, you’ll find Polly Hilton. Polly and her family have dedicated their days to perfecting fine cider-making. Every part of their process aims to give back to the land they are harvesting, from using fruit going to waste to a friendly flock of Shropshire sheep to keep the weeds away.  

Episode Four: Wild Connections

In this episode of Barbour: It’s a Way of Life, we joined Liv, Zaineb and the rest of Athene Club on the Metropolitan line to Chesham.  Since 2020, the London-based walking collective has been escaping the city chaos and uniting women with one motivation in mind – a desire to connect with nature.

Episode Five: Threads of Time

In this episode of Barbour: It’s a Way of Life, we met Nigel Cleaver of (ignoreatyourperil) a vintage clothing fanatic and all-around-charmer, in rural Northamptonshire, to talk all things menswear, styling and vintage thrifting.

Episode Six: Past Times

In this episode of Barbour: It’s a Way of Life, Romanfound invite you on a treasure hunt. The metal detecting duo have been unearthing ancient artefacts from times gone by for three years now, peering into the lives of civilizations who lived hundreds, sometimes thousands of years ago. 

Episode Seven: City Buzz

In this episode of Barbour: It’s a Way of Life, buzzing with intrigue, we joined Michael Walsh at one of his many apiaries nestled within the chaos of Canary Wharf to learn how the hives work as ecological hotspots in otherwise urban areas. 

Episode Eight: Keep the Flag Flying

In this episode of Barbour: It’s a Way of Life, Liz Cooke lovingly crafts the geometric flags which have become a beacon of the UK festival season and, more importantly, special reminders of time spent with those we love the most. ​

Episode Nine: Grow Your Own Way

After spending most of his life in London, Jack Harries is ready for a more natural way of living. Inviting us to his land in Cornwall, Jack shows us the benefits of home-grown food and getting closer to nature.

Epsiode Ten: Scissors to Shears

Zoë Colville lives a life as versatile as your favourite Barbour, changing up her busy London lifestyle for the rolling hills of Kent, a whole lot of mud and some particularly mischievous farm animals.