Barbour x Feng Chen Wang
Blending Heritage, Functionality, and Cultural Design.
The collaboration reimagines Barbour’s iconic silhouettes through the lens of ancient folklore and Feng’s emotionally charged design language.
It comprises a focused colour palette for Lunar New Year, reflecting good fortune and growth, marking a meeting point between British countryside tradition and Eastern mysticism, anchored in both brands' mutual appreciation for authenticity, cultural storytelling, and timeless craftsmanship.
The collection’s centrepiece, a deconstructed Bedale jacket, draws its narrative inspiration from the ‘Long Ma (Dragon-Horse)’, a mythical creature from the Chinese classic Shan Hai Jing (The Classic of Mountains and Seas). With the strength and wisdom of the dragon and the freedom and vitality of the horse, the creature becomes a powerful motif symbolising endurance, spirit, and the journey of global citizens.
For Feng, the project is deeply personal. Her connection with Barbour began as a student in London, when she first encountered the brand’s waxed jackets on the rain-soaked streets – a defining image of British culture. Her own vintage Barbour jacket, collected during that time, became a symbol of identity and a vessel of emotional memory.
“The design merges the mystique of the British countryside with the richness of Eastern mythology, embodying the spirit of ‘Long Ma (Dragon-Horse)’ for the New Year: brave & free.” – Feng Chen Wang
