If you're partial to a checked dress during the week and a waxed jacket on the weekend, we've got good news. Two heavyweights in functional fashion have just gone into business together, collaborating for the third time on another brilliant collection: Ganni x Barbour. Think waxed jackets and quilted details, reimagined with a Scandi twist that will bring both grit and grace to your wardrobe.
One is the heritage brand founded in 1894, specialising in jackets that, along with a sturdy pair of wellies, are true classics of the outerwear world. The other is the cult label from Denmark, bringing you do-it-all dresses, dream coats and cool-girl cowboy boots. Ganni x Barbour brings together the hometowns of both brands: South Shields, UK and Copenhagen, Denmark, riffing on both worlds to create classic-with-a-twist autumn coats, jackets, scarves, and even a tote that are future classics.
With the collection's stylish robustness, you're investing in outerwear that transcends just mere function, infusing everyday wear with sophistication. The pièce de résistance? A leopard wax anorak I'm calling the embodiment of audacious fashion-meets-function.
GANNI x Barbourwww.ganni.com
We're calling this the standout piece from the third chapter of the Ganni x Barber partnership. Unapologetically fierce, this coat will attract almost everyone's attention, and not just because of the hint of wilderness it brings, also because of its boxy style and cropped cut off.
Among all the pieces in the Ganni x Barbour collection, the leopard coat feels like the ultimate standout - practical and anything but ordinary. Both my editor and I are obsessed with the cropped cut of this one, as well as the trending leopard print, plus it has all the rugged resilience you'd expect for a Barbour jacket, mixed with Ganni's penchant for prints. Wear it with black jeans or leather trousers, chunky winter boots and over the top of a buttoned up cardigan. Next up was another cropped anorak, and this time it was one that featured a quarter zip and large front pocket. Style the pullover jacket with a tartan kilt skirt, white socks and loafers to play on the trending uniform trope.
GANNI x Barbourwww.ganni.com
The Wax Anorak Smock was another one of our favourites, as it features multiple handy pockets, including one large pocket at the front. The Peter Pan collar is exaggerated, as per most of the designs in the collection. This anorak feels very country-core, and all that's missing is a pair of wellies.
The nine-piece ready-to-wear capsule also consists of other pieces of timeless outerwear made from certified organic waxed cotton and certified recycled polyamide, all in wearable earth tones interspersed with Ganni's trademark oversized Peter Pan collars, leopard print and neon green logos. To ensure your outerwear lasts and lasts Barbour’s Wax For Life programme helps keep your jacket fresh forever with repair and re-waxing services to keep your jacket looking perfect.
Shop the entire Ganni x Barbour collection below.
Shop: The Ganni x Barbour full collection
The Wax Duffle
GANNI x Barbourwww.ganni.com
The barn jacket has been everywhere during the transitional period, and Ganni x Barbour have dropped their own iteration. The Wax Duffle is available in two colours, brown with contrasting black pockets and solid black. Style the duffle with more traditionally feminine elements, like a lace or bubble skirt, or keep it simple and pair it with denim jeans and ballet flats.
GANNI x Barbourwww.ganni.com
The black version of the Wax Duffle jacket is arguably more wearable than its tan counterpart.
The Wax Parka and Lambswool Scarf
GANNI x Barbourwww.ganni.com
The Wax Parka is having a major comeback, thanks to the 'blokecore' trend and a renewed fascination with 90s Britpop style. Waxed for weatherproof durability and sporting that rugged, worn-in finish, the parka has become a wardrobe staple for those embracing the trend. Throw it over jeans and trainers for everyday.
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When the colder months hit, there's always one winter staple that rises above the rest of the seasonal trends: the humble scarf. Soft, sumptuous and cosy, this scarf is made from ultra-soft lambswool and adds a touch of luxury to even the simplest of outfits - whether you're braving the morning commute or enjoying a crisp walk.
The Wax Trench
GANNI x Barbourwww.ganni.com
The trench is a coat that's at home on the rainy streets of London as it is strutting through the countryside. But the Waxed Trench is really where classic meets rugged durability. This twist on the classic doesn't just shield you from the elements, either, it adds a rich texture and sheen that's perfect for anyone wanting modern-looking outerwear - suitable for rain or shine.
The Tote
GANNI x Barbourwww.ganni.com
Spacious enough to carry your laptop, gym kit, phone, purse, lip gloss, the list goes on this oversized tote bag is all about utility - albeit in a very luxurious way. Perfect for weekend staycations or days in the office, the Wax Tote Bag offers a combination of practicality and panache that's incredibly hard to say no to.
The Tartan Scarf
GANNI x Barbourwww.ganni.com
It's an accessory of both heritage and modernity, infusing any look with a bit of British edge. The Tartan Scarf is a winter essential that somehow manages to feel fresh every season, and it's versatility is what makes it so great. Drape it over an oversized coat, adding a pop of colour to neutral knits, alternatively, style alongside leather.
Gemma Lavers is a fashion commerce writer at Grazia. Gemma specialises in all things clothing and enjoys outfit planning (especially for holidays), scrolling social media for the next trend and shopping (probably for a new coat).