A.P.C. and Barbour, two names that rarely cross paths, now share a runway. After a year in which Barbour celebrated its 130th anniversary, and A.P.C. continued fine-tuning its lineup of low-key hits and limited “Interaction” capsules, the duo has come together for the first time, blending their worlds into one tight drop.
The standout is a cropped spin on Barbour’s fishing classic, the Spey. In navy and green, it nods to the brand’s signature hardware, while A.P.C. slips in a removable patch, adding a modular twist. Elsewhere, A.P.C.’s denim work jackets, reconfigured with Barbour’s corduroy collar and that same patch, feel perfectly in step with both labels’ DNA.
The team-up also revisits A.P.C.’s logo, now cut with Barbour’s tartan pattern and the British house’s tiny logo tucked just underneath. On a white tee and a grey crewneck, it’s a subtle handshake, merging A.P.C.’s everyday cool with Barbour’s historic craft. It doesn’t scream, and that’s exactly the point.
The entire capsule launches December 26 on both brands’ Japanese online stores, with A.P.C. pre-orders starting December 19. This is two design forces meeting in the middle—no fuss, just straight to what matters now.
