Say Hello to Fjallraven…
Everything from wind-ready coats to the colourful Kanken bag Preserving natural order by leaving no trace of human presence is a common practice amongst nature enthusiasts, but to find a company that takes extensive steps to ensure their impact on the natural world is as small as possible is rare, and quite special: and that’s […]
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Washing Jeans | To wash or not to wash?
A small spot poll in our office confirmed that no one really knows any rules when it comes to washing jeans- from only washing every other month, to a spot clean with a baby wipe to throwing them in a machine twice a week- we’ve all got our own way of doing things when it […]
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Store Spotlight | Outdoor and Country, Trentham
Did you know we have five stores up and down the country? Today we visited our Outdoor and Country team in Trentham Shopping Village so you can get to know them a little better… Outdoor and Country Trentham So firstly, introduce yourself… Hi! I’m Kate, and I’m the Store Manager of Outdoor and Country here in […]
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Aigle Boots | Our Guide to Aigle Wellies
We compare the Aigle Parcours, Benyl and Miss Juliette Boots The rubber experts- and there’s over 200 of them- at Aigle have over 160 years worth of experience in the design and craftsmanship of natural and vulcanised rubber wellington boots. These rubber craftsmen can hand make up to 4,000 boots per day, but don’t be mislead- […]
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How did a 19th century adventurer inspire Millican bags?
Millican Bags are inspired by adventure If you’ve ever considered jumping on a train with a one-way ticket and a rucksack of essentials, then be warned that the following blog may just inspire you even further… Who is Millican Dalton? In the early 1900s, Cumbrian born Millican Dalton was working the 9-5 life as an […]
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Behind the Scenes | In Store Photo Shoot
Last week we were visited by journalists from the newspaper local to our Barbour Blackbrook store, who were putting together a double page spread on our store, and of course the ever imitable country style! Blackbrook’s Assistant Manager Megan was the willing volunteer to model our exciting new Barbour collections, putting together some great outfits to […]
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Improve your commute with Filson Bags | Top 5 Commuter Bags
Our Filson review will help you to find the best commuter bag to suit your style There are some things we just can’t live without, and a sturdy bag that helps you to get from A to B is one of them. Nowadays, in this age of portable technology, we want so much more than […]
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WIN a Barbour Seafarer tote bag!
Fancy getting your hands on this Barbour bag? Everyday until 10th April 2016 we have one of these fabulous Seafarer tote bags to give away- and it’s so easy to get involved! 1. Post an original image of your favourite UK seaside scene on Twitter or Instagram (unfortunately Facebook posts will not be counted). 2. Don’t […]
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5 Reasons Why We Love Joules Clothing
What’s not to love about Joules? Since our beginnings as a country lifestyle outfitter, we’ve always had a love affair with Joules. A bright and breezy brand that’s British born and bred, their quirky slogans and pretty patterns peaked the attention of those who love to stand out from the crowd for all of the […]
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Men’s Gilets | When you think you won’t need your coat…
Don’t get us wrong, we like our winter coats as much as the next man, but when there’s a hint of sun outside, you can pretty much guarantee that we won’t be putting one on come hell or high water. The sun’s out, and we live in the UK: you’ve got to grab this moment […]
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