Barbour Steve McQueen Merchant Jacket: Everything You Need To Know
Step into the world of timeless style and rugged elegance with the Barbour Steve McQueen Merchant jacket. Inspired by the iconic American actor and motorsport enthusiast, this jacket pays homage to Steve McQueen's impeccable sense of fashion and adventurous spirit. Crafted by the renowned British brand Barbour, the Merchant Jacket seamlessly blends classic design with modern functionality, making it a must-have for both vintage enthusiasts and contemporary trendsetters.
In this review, we delve deep into the details, quality, and performance of this remarkable piece, exploring why it has become a staple in the wardrobes of style-conscious individuals across the globe. So, fasten your seatbelt and join us on a journey through the features and allure of the Barbour Steve McQueen Merchant Jacket.
Video Transcript
Hi guys, Sam here from Michael Stewart Menswear, and welcome back to another instalment of Barbour Icons, the series where we take a deep dive into some of Barbour's most iconic and timeless styles of outerwear and clothing.
Today, we're going to take a look at the Barbour International Merchant jacket taken from the Steve McQueen collection.
About Steve McQueen
When people talk about the 'king of cool' as much as I'd like to throw my hat into that ring, unfortunately, I wouldn't come anywhere close to the legend that is Steve McQueen.
You're probably thinking..."Sam you look a little bit too young to even know who Steve McQueen is", but I was brought up right, and Le Mans and Bullet are two fantastic films, and let's not forget of course about The Great Escape.
Steve McQueen is an absolute legend, he's a cool guy, and Barbour has encapsulated his timeless retro styling into a collection that just gives every single year, it does absolutely wonders, and it looks fantastic.
The Barbour Steve McQueen Merchant Jacket
Whether it's from their sort of clothing side or their outerwear, the Steve McQueen collection is one you should be keeping an eye on, especially if you like things a little bit more vintage, a little bit more retro and timeless cool. That's what it's all about, and the Merchant jacket for me represents all of that.
So, what you're going to get on this jacket of course is Barbours timeless 6 oz wax cotton, it's weatherproof, it's going to keep you warm, keep you dry. It's got a quilted lining which is also padded so it is very, very toasty you're also going to get a nice cropped style with an elasticated cuff and waist, and there are a few little Steve McQueen details such as a stars and stripes button and an embroidered tonal logo to the left arm as well. It's a beauty and for every guy who has one, it just looks timeless on them straight away.
The Fit of the Barbour Steve McQueen Merchant Jacket
Fit-wise, you're going to find that these do come up a little bit on the slim side. I'm wearing a medium right now. As I've mentioned before, I'm a 38 chest, I'm 5, 10" and it is slightly on the more snug side. I'm just wearing it over a T-shirt which suits you for the months that we're filming this video, but in winter if you wanted to layer, I'd probably recommend going up one size, I think that probably would give you a bit of versatility to allow you to wear it throughout the year no matter the weather.
The Merchant Jacket Features
Let's get down to the fine details about this jacket, let's talk about hardware and pockets. To close this jacket up you've got a nice hefty two-way brass zip which ties in nicely with the brass press studs, and then of course you've got as I mentioned earlier the stars and stripes press stud just to signify that it's part of the Steve McQueen collection.
You've also got a lovely corduroy lined inner collar, and pocket-wise you're not short for pockets, you've got two side pockets that are press stud closure and one inner pocket to the left breast which is zip closure.
So plenty of options, and plenty of ways to keep your stuff safe and secure as you're walking around and using this as a daily jacket which this jacket is. It's great for everyday use and it should be regularly used because it does look just that good on.
Before You Race Away
So there we have it, everything you need to know about the Merchant wax jacket, it is a fantastic style, as you can tell, it's one that I'm very passionate about, just because I absolutely a) love Barbour and b) think Steve McQueen is a cool guy and I love that retro-inspired look. And if you're into that too it doesn't just end there of course the outerwear is a cornerstone of Barbour collections. But they do also excel in a fantastic range of other clothing.
From the Steve McQueen collection, you can shop for shirts, t-shirts, and sweaters as well as some fantastic outerwear and headwear. The accessories are great, definitely worth a look, a one that we regularly stock and update season upon season.
So if you're interested in this, that or anything else from us, you can check us out at michaelstewart.co.uk or pop into the store, to see the collection in person. As always if you have any questions, hit us up in the comments, send us an email, or give us a phone call, we'd love to hear from you. Until next time, that's all from me.
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