SummaryBarbour taps headwear giant New Era for the duo's inaugural collaborative capsuleThe release reimagines the 9TWENTY cap and a functional Adventure Hat with weather-ready materialsOfficial drops are scheduled for April 28 via Barbour channelsBritish heritage label Barbour and American headwear giant New Era have officially joined forces to unveil their first-ever collaboration. Bringing together over a century of history from both respective imprints, the inaugural joint effort reimagines classic headwear silhouettes with a heavy emphasis on outdoor utility and functional aesthetics.Digging into New Era’s extensive archive, the collection centers around two specific models: the highly popular 9TWENTY Cap and a trail-ready Adventure Hat.
Both silhouettes arrive in three distinct colorways and are aggressively elevated to handle unpredictable outdoor environments without sacrificing their signature street-ready profiles.Instead of standard canvas or cotton makeups, the collaborative headwear features a high-performance two-layer material construction. This technical upgrade delivers durable water-repellent and moisture-permeable properties, ensuring the pieces hold up during sudden weather shifts. Closing out the meticulous construction, the interior of both the cap and hat is fully lined with a breathable mesh material to secure a comfortable fit for prolonged daily wear.The Barbour x New Era collection drops on April 28 via Barbour’s retail locations and official Japan online store, with advance reservations currently open online.Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast