With the festive season rapidly approaching, our thoughts are slowly turning to what I'd like for Christmas!  We've been really impressed by the new Barbour autumn/winter 2011 collection and one coat in particular has caught our eye.

The Bardon jacket from Barbour's Men's Lifestyle Collection is an absolute classic; with that instantly recognisable Barbour 'look' it'd give a touch of understated elegance, whether out walking the dog (a bit of elegance always helps to lift the spirits when I'm out on the moor trudging along through the mud and mist!) or having a browse around the shops.

One thing we've really noticed over recent months is that Barbour quilted jackets are becoming incredibly popular; I think it's because they look so stylish but will keep you warm and dry.  Barbour as a brand have undergone something of a renaissance over recent years and it's possible to spot their jackets pretty much anywhere these days.

They're working with some well-known designers, Alice Temperley for example, and have added some great modern twists (the new designs on some of their jacket linings are worth taking a look at) to some old favourites, helping to keep them on trend and very, very sought after.