The Pick: The Barbour jacket to prepare for autumn

In Skyfall, when James Bond finds himself backed into a corner in the Highlands, he turns to a trusty Barbour jacket for help. Albeit not the same as our pick, the Ashby, Bond’s Barbour epitomises the reliable ruggedness of this North-Eastern brand, and that’s why you should be investing in a wax-cotton jacket of your very own this autumn.

The Ashby is named after a town a little further south than the superspy’s Scottish home – a small market town in the countryside of North West Leicestershire. And, with all the signatures of the iconic Barbour jacket – the classic Bedale cord collar, angled hand warmer pockets, large bellows pockets and distinctive rear vents to name but a few – this jacket stays true to tradition while updating itself with a tailored, contemporary fit.

Constructed from the same 6oz Sylkoil waxed-cotton as Bond’s Barbour, the storm fly front with hardy stud fastenings give the Ashby a hard-wearing edge without looking bulky – a trick pulled off with equal aplomb in the warmth of the jacket. And, what’s more, the neutral but iconic olive colour will pair seamlessly with almost anything else in your wardrobe.