Barkers 1972 journal

Master the art of tailoring with our definitive suiting playbook. From timeless rules to modern styling moves, discover expert tips to ensure the perfect fit, every time.

From corner offices to kitchen benches, the modern workplace has changed - and so has the way we dress for it. Wherever you’re logging in from, how you show up still matters. And this is how you do so, the Barkers approach.

Rugged. Reliable. Uncomplicated. A silhouette that feels just as at home on city streets as it does on muddy farm tracks. The key is knowing which pair to wear, and what to wear them with.

Legasea’s work has never been as relevant as it is now in protecting our fish species and the waters they come from. We’ve been proud supporters for years and the new range is the perfect gift for anyone that loves fishing or getting out on the water. Have them looking good while doing good this summer.

We’re proud to welcome Damian McKenzie to Barkers. A natural fit for the brand, Damian embodies the same spirit that drives us – performance with purpose, style without the fuss.

Life’s made for living – and summer is the season to prove it. Whether you’re headed to a wedding, a warm weather work-do, or a long lunch by the water, here are our top five style tips to help you look sharp, stay cool, and feel confident – wherever the season takes you.

We caught up with Bert and James from Future Hospitality Group in Queenstown for a chat about all things hospo, living in Queenstown and how it all got started.

Studio 1 Vintage Guitars isn’t your average music store. It’s part treasure trove, part tone sanctuary, and one of the spots we were lucky enough to shoot in for our Winter Unplugged campaign. The moment you walk through the doors, you can feel it: This is a place built by people who truly love the craft.

Part craftsman, part storyteller, and 100% committed to changing the way we think about what ends up on our plates. Nick Thomson from Marrow Butchery is bringing old school traditions and techniques to a modern way of living. 

Earl of East got its start at a market stall in East London back in 2014. What began as a passion project rooted in ritual and inspired by travel has grown into one of the most respected names in home fragrance and air fresheners, all made in London and built to bring a sense of calm, character, and intention to your space.

Whether as a career or a way to escape the day-to-day, crafting and creating gives shape to who we are. From restoring classics to making music, shaping surfboards or designing spaces to gather in, it’s all part of the creative process.

Half a century, five decades or 50 years, they all sound long no matter how you say it. It's been one hell of a journey for us all, tastes changed, palettes evolved, styles came and went, and being at the forefront of Men’s Fashion, we witnessed New Zealand men becoming more confident, defining their own style and continuously evolving with each passing decade.

A suit is an investment; its a higher priced item that youll generally keep for at least a few years, and its usually worn when you need to look your best.

On the edge of Myer’s Park in the heart of Auckland, sits a family-owned business that has been a powerhouse of style and artistry since 1919. Renowned for crafting ties and belts that stand the test of time, Parisian have proudly upheld this legacy for four generations.

Everyone dresses up for a wedding (most of them anyway), and with all your friends and family wearing their best suits, it can be challenging for a groom to set himself apart from the pack.

The versatile, classy-but-casual trousers have a history that goes back more than a century.

Picture this: It's the early nineteenth century, and men are looking for base layer that’s actually comfortable. Enter the Henley, a collarless number with a placket of buttons down the front.

When it comes to denim, one size definitely doesn’t fit all. That’s why we’ve developed four distinct fits in our Barkers Regenerative Cotton Denim range - each designed to suit different body types, personal styles, and everyday needs.