Trespass
Scottish outdoor apparel brand founded as Jacobs & Turner in 1938. Bold colourful designs reflecting outdoor culture mark the 1990s; the shift to a streamlined professional look with darker colours and clean 'Trespass' wordmark tracks the 2000s–10s.
- Origin
- Scotland
- Founded
- 1938
- Category
- Outdoor & Heritage
- Documented eras
- 3
How Trespass labels evolved over time. Match the markers below against the tag in hand to place a garment in its era.
1990–1999
1990s vintage Trespass tags
Bold and colorful designs reflecting the vibrant outdoor culture of the 1990s Tags often include detailed information on technical specifications like waterproofing and breathability.
- Bold and colorful designs reflecting the vibrant outdoor culture of the 1990s.
- Tags often include detailed information on technical specifications like waterproofing and breathability.
- Various tag shapes and sizes, with prominent logos and performance features highlighted.
How to spot it
Bold and colorful designs reflecting the vibrant outdoor culture of the 1990s — confirms this label era.
Value signal
Moderate collector interest; condition and completeness determine value.
2000–2009
2000s vintage Trespass tags
Shift towards a more streamlined, professional look with darker colors and cleaner lines Introduction of tags emphasizing advanced fabric technologies like QuickDry and DuoSkin.
- Shift towards a more streamlined, professional look with darker colors and cleaner lines.
- Introduction of tags emphasizing advanced fabric technologies like QuickDry and DuoSkin.
- Size information is clearly displayed, often on separate smaller tags.
How to spot it
Shift towards a more streamlined, professional look with darker colors and cleaner lines — confirms this label era.
Value signal
Entry-level vintage; value driven by brand recognition and condition.
2010–2019
2010s vintage Trespass tags
Modern and minimalistic tag designs with a focus on simplicity and functionality Tags made from a variety of materials, reflecting advancements in fabric technology.
- Modern and minimalistic tag designs with a focus on simplicity and functionality.
- Tags made from a variety of materials, reflecting advancements in fabric technology.
- Brand logos remain prominent, with additional details about product features and benefits.
How to spot it
Modern and minimalistic tag designs with a focus on simplicity and functionality — confirms this label era.
Value signal
Entry-level vintage; value driven by brand recognition and condition.