Traditional Adult Counsel Barrister Lawyer Court Call To Bar Gown/Robe

Traditional Barristers Gown

• Professional, courageous, authoritative – these are just some of the words to describe what you have worked so hard to become. Make sure you walk around the court in style with our barristers gown.
• Made from twill weave polyester, this lightweight garment will flow, ensuring you have uphold your professional demeanour whilst not overheating in your arguments. With its traditional shape, fully fluted back with stiffened yoke and liripipe, this gown is perfect for use in all courts worldwide and a must-have for your legal wardrobe.

WHY ARE THE BARRISTER GOWN BLACK?

Barrister’s gowns date back as far as the reign of King Edward III in the 14th century. In this period fur and silk lined robes were established as a mark of high judicial office.These gowns changed with the seasons, generally green in the summer and violet in the winter, with red for special occasions. The plain black gown, most commonly seen on barristers in New Zealand today, was adopted in 1685 as a result of the bar going into mourning over the death of King Charles II.