British brand Barbour will open its first flagship store in Japan on Meiji Dori in Shibuya this fall. The brand was founded in 1894 by John Barbour in South Shields, northeast England. It created waterproof oilcloth jackets for fishermen and dockworkers, and its high functionality led to its supply to the British military during World War I and World War II. In the 1960s, Barbour's jackets became synonymous with the rider's jacket, favored by racers and actor Steve McQueen. In the 1970s, the brand became known for offering outdoor fashion for the British upper class, including hunting, fishing, and horseback riding. In recognition of its high-quality craftsmanship, the brand received Royal Warrants from the Duke of Edinburgh in 1974, the Queen of England in 1982, and the Prince of Wales in 1987. This fall/winter, Barbour's best-selling riding jacket, the Bedale SL, is being introduced in a new model made with oiled wool. Available in herringbone tweed and flannel, the collection also includes the Border field coat, a new addition to the slim-fit SL jacket series that debuted in the 2011-2012 autumn/winter collection. The collection also features a collaboration with Norton & Sons, a long-established bespoke tailor on London's Savile Row. Under the direction of Patrick Grant, owner of the tailor, the collection includes the UIST stockman's coat, inspired by workwear from Barbour's archives, its shorter version called the St. Kilda, and the BARRA jacket with a concealed placket.