J. Barbour & Sons is an English luxury fashion brand founded by John Barbour in 1894. Still the family continues to lead the business and the company continues to be faithful to its roots embodying the unique values of the British Campaign as the English spirit, glamor and functionality. An example is the fact that the classic Barbour wax jackets are still handmade in the Simonside factory in South Sields, although they are now known and purchased from all over the world.