This is the coat you grab when the London skies look threatening but it is too warm for a heavy wax jacket. It is a lightweight, waterproof mac designed to keep you dry without making you overheat on the train. The outer fabric is a smooth polycotton blend with a waterproof membrane, giving it a crisp, clean drape that looks sharp over a suit or a simple knit. Barbour has kept the branding low-key here, with just a neat tonal embroidery on the left pocket welt. Buttoned up, it has a sleek, minimalist fly-front that hides the fastenings, leaving a sharp collar as the main detail. Inside, you get a nod to heritage with their signature tartan lining across the back yoke. It is cut to a sensible 94cm length, meaning it easily covers a blazer or suit jacket. The deep welt pockets are perfectly placed for cold hands, making this a highly practical, no-nonsense layer for the working week and wet weekends alike.