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The Barbour x Arket collection has landed – here’s everything to know

The Swedish and British brands are bringing joy to the winter months

Samuel Mathewson
Friday 17 October 2025 06:16 EDT
Barbour and Arket have paired up on a cosy collection
Barbour and Arket have paired up on a cosy collection (Barbour)

Autumn is about to get a dose of cool Scandi minimalism with the latest Barbour collaboration. Hailing from the Swedish capital, Arket is a high street staple, known for its mid-range clothes that lean toward a more simple, modern design but are made from high-quality materials.

Known for bucking trends in favour of timeless designs (and somehow always nailing the perfect accent colour), Arket has joined forces with Barbour for a collection of autumn and winter pieces that celebrate (rather than commiserate) the British and Scandinavian winter.

Barbour’s classic wax jackets have been reimagined with a Nordic eye thanks to Ian Bergin of Barbour and Ella Soccorsi of Arket, who pored through the brand’s archives.

The collection features updated wax jackets with added utilitarian touches, a padded jacket with a muted blue and green tartan print and accessories, including a wax bandana to fend off the rain.

The 17-piece collection is available to shop now.

The campaign was shot on the Swedish island of Gotland and features the people who live there. The imagery is reflective of the collection: joyful, simple, embracing golden hour on a winter’s day.

The campaign imagey features people who live on the island of Gotland
The campaign imagey features people who live on the island of Gotland (Arket/Barbour)

The collection includes pieces for men, women and even pets. It includes wide-leg black corduroy trousers, a padded zip-up gilet and a waxed denim jacket in a blue-grey tone.

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