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Barbour minx jacket , where art thou?

10 replies

littlegreen · 08/09/2010 21:15

Hello folks,can anyone suggest where I might buy the coveted jacket? Was hoping to buy it as a birthday gift for my sister who has fallen for it in a big way.

Any suggestions would be really appreciated.

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traceybath · 08/09/2010 21:19

On me

I was on the waiting list at Anya Hindmarch and they were superbly helpful so try emailing them.

Psyche tweeted that they had them in stock so could be worth calling them.

Or try contacting barbour directly.

My-wardrobe had them in stock yesterday but they all seem to have sold out but may be some returns.

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littlegreen · 08/09/2010 21:27

Thank you very much for your suggestions, traceybath. Will follow up pronto.

May I ask about the sizing? My sister is usually a 10/12 (really 11 I suppose) and has broadish shoulders from swimming but smallish boobs.

Will a size 12 be sufficiently large or should I try to find a 14?

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traceybath · 08/09/2010 21:30

I'm a small 8 normally and the 8 fits well. The lady at Anya Hindmarch said they're typical barbour sizes but I think they are quite narrow on the shoulders.

But would think a 12 would be fine.

It is a very lovely jacket - good luck in getting one and what a lovely sister you are.

weepootle · 09/09/2010 22:23

Ooooh just checked it out- what a gorgeous jacket.

mysteryfairy · 10/09/2010 09:13

Had a luck out of nosiness and now I want the long jacket!

Does anyone know whether it is waterproof and how warm it is - this could be my bum covering waterproof coat...

chatnamenotalreadyinuse · 10/09/2010 09:49

Can I adopt you as my sister OP? You are very generous with your birthday presents

dexter73 · 10/09/2010 11:32

As far as I know it isn't waterproof. I have a Barbour quilted coat with a fleece lining and it is quite warm, but not warm enough when it was snowing last year. The AH one doesn't have a fleece lining so won't be hugely warm.

VerityBrulee · 10/09/2010 13:03

Barbour site says it's available at Selfrigdes, not on their site , but may be worth calling.

traceybath · 10/09/2010 14:33

some here at the moment

dexter73 · 11/09/2010 15:53

I went to Selfidges today and they had the long and short in black and olive in most sizes. Tried it on but didn't particularly like it as the collar was a bit odd. It wasn't particularly thick. Also didn't help that a very old lady was trying one on as well!

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