Barkers

Barkers, New Zealand men's fashion

Barkers is a men's clothing and accessories store with a presence in New Zealand. Its catalogue spans shirts, suits, pants, shoes, and accessories, and includes specific ranges such as LGND, Barkers x Legasea, Blundstone, Barkers Regenerative Denim, Good Earth Cotton, WearEver by Barkers, Linen Range, Joseph Parker Coat, and ZQrx Merino. The company presents itself as a men's style brand geared towards everyday life, with garments and accessories designed for daily wear and lasting quality.

Garments and collections

Barkers' offering is organised into several categories. In shirts and tees, it includes tees, polos, long and short sleeve shirts, business shirts, knit polos, and casual shirts, with classic, tailored, and casual fit options. In pants and shorts, it offers track pants, jeans, chinos, casual pants, dress pants, and shorts. The suits and blazers section comprises suit jackets, suit pants, blazers, and waistcoats, plus a workwear line. It also sells outerwear, knitwear, jackets, coats, sweatshirts, and hoodies.

Featured collections include premium French linen shirts, Eco Easy Iron shirts, luxury wool blend shirts, Oxford Thatcher shirts, Tribeca dress shirts, overshirts, Liberty print shirts, formal shirts, Regent Pique polos, French cuff shirts, and white shirts. The brand also offers a regenerative denim line and garments made with Good Earth Cotton.

Footwear, accessories, and brands

The footwear section includes dress shoes, sneakers, casual shoes, boots, and shoe care products, with brands such as Barkers Footwear and Blundstone Boots. Accessories include bags and luggage, belts, wallets, grooming products, underwear, ties and bow ties, cufflinks and tie clips, socks, drink bottles and flasks, leather goods, hats and beanies, scarves and gloves, pocket squares, and gift cards.

In addition to its own brand, Barkers distributes products from other companies, including Blundstone, Huski, Brixton Hats, Timberland, Parisian Accessories, Legasea, Stanley Classic, Clae Shoes, Liberty Accessories, Blunt Umbrellas, Ironclad Kitchenware, Solid State Cologne, Triumph & Disaster, Earnest Empire, and Earl of East.

Made-to-measure tailoring, weddings, and corporate uniforms

The company offers made-to-measure tailoring services, wedding suit packages — including a black tie option —, a wedding guide, and corporate uniforms. It also has a gifting section with guides for him, kitchen and bar items, luggage and accessories, books, grooming and underwear, with price ranges such as gifts under $50 and $100, and a selection of best-selling gifts.

Loyalty programme and editorial content

Barkers has the Barkers & Co loyalty programme, which offers early access to new products, promotions, and collaborations. The store also publishes a blog called 1972 Journal, with articles about its campaigns, interviews, and material guides, such as a piece on linen and another on a winter campaign at Mt White Station.

Shipping and customer service

The website allows you to select the shipping country from a wide list of destinations, although orders can only be shipped within the chosen country. The site indicates free shipping and offers customer service via email, phone, and live chat. It also provides information on shipping, returns, and exchanges, and accepts payments via Afterpay.