{"product_id":"90-s-vintage-barbour-longshoreman-3-crest-size-ex-large","title":"［~90’s］Vintage Barbour “LONGSHOREMAN” 3 Crest Size.EX LARGE","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA 1993 Barbour 'LONGSHOREMAN'.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA special acquisition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBarbour was founded in 1894 in South Shields, in the northeast of England, and stands as a British heritage brand rooted in outdoor lifestyles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile the brand now produces numerous items for urban wear, its origins lie in workwear—durable oilcloth garments crafted specifically for maritime workers: sailors, fishermen, and dock labourers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe brand's commitment to quality speaks for itself, evidenced by its acquisition of the Royal Warrant—a distinction notoriously difficult to obtain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCurrently, only three entities may grant a Royal Warrant: Queen Elizabeth, the Duke of Edinburgh, and Prince Charles.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOnly warrant-holders may display the Royal Arms. Yet these warrants are scrutinised and renewed every five years, creating a rigorous world where even established brands risk losing their status. Barbour holds three such warrants continuously—a remarkable achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis piece is a three-crest iteration, produced exclusively between 1987 and 2000. The 'LONGSHOREMAN' represents one of the rarest examples from that era—scarcely seen among vintage Barbour in circulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 'LONGSHOREMAN' translates, quite literally, as \"inshore fisherman.\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOriginally conceived as a smock jacket for wildfowl shooting, it was engineered with an extended hem to combat marshland mud, and notably lacks a zip—a defining characteristic that sets it apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt remains Barbour's sole smock-style jacket. (The Solway Smock exists, but is so scarce as to be considered legendary.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFirst released in 1991, it was quietly discontinued within years, earning its place among Barbour's most mythologised models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA 2004 reissue appeared, yet it bore branded embroidery at the front and featured a shortened hem—departing substantially from the vintage original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTagged as 'EX.LARGE'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis approximates Japanese sizing of 'XL to XXL'.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe piece carries substantial dimensions, accommodating larger frames without compromise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCompared to the smallest size, 'MEDIUM', this is considerably generous—ideal for those who prefer a looser drape or intend to layer beneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile patina and oil marking evidence its history, no substantial damage impedes wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e It remains entirely wearable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA LONGSHOREMAN in this condition seldom surfaces on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Barbour 'LONGSHOREMAN'—rarest of the rare.\u003cbr\u003eAmong all Barbour iterations, this commands an unmatched singularity in detail and presence; it is, without question, a collector's object of genuine consequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVintage Barbour radiates an aura incomparable to contemporary production.\u003cbr\u003eThis, perhaps, stands as one of the primary reasons to seek the vintage over the new.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAn archival piece of singular scarcity, rarely encountered.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWorthy as both a functional garment and as a source for the collector or designer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA LONGSHOREMAN in condition such as this remains exceedingly rare. Should you be seeking one, this opportunity warrants serious consideration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vieux et nouveau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43272452112562,"sku":"J0572","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/2140\/3314\/files\/A4D69101-1ED8-457C-9EEC-4B076F385313-1041-00000188319C7262.jpg?v=1694014430","url":"https:\/\/vieuxetnouveau-shop.com\/en\/products\/90s-vintage-barbour-longshoreman-three-crest-ex-large","provider":"VIEUX ET NOUVEAU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}