The company, set up in South Shields in 1894, has over 100 years of history to be called upon, which includes kitting out the British International motorcycling team between 1936 and 1977. However, it is Barbour's connection with a US motorbike team rider from 1964 that has been a major influence of late. That rider was Hollywood star Steve McQueen, a link with the company that has been commemorated with its Barbour Steve McQueen capsule collection marking the 75th anniversary of its iconic International motorcycle clothing. This includes a remake of the famous International waxed jacket, sporting a US flag patch, and other 1960s archival pieces.
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