The iconic blue and white stripes and aluminium frame imparts a vintage style that is popular and modern today. The revolutionary lightweight, umbrella-fold design continues to be an important and timeless prototype for the industry. The genius behind the iconic B-01, Owen Maclaren, created the Butcher's Stripe in the converted stables of his restored medieval farmhouse, Arnold House, in the village of Barby, Northamptonshire in England in 1967. Based on Maclaren's knowledge as a retired aeronautical engineer and grandfather, the buggy had to be durable, safe, and lightweight. With a combination of modern materials like tubular aluminium, a durable structure that comfortably carries even a fairly large child, and one-hand fold, the buggy weighed just 3kg/6lbs and fit into the same amount of space as an umbrella. The revolutionary design liberated parents from the bulky pram and quickly became an object of design and desire. Today’s Maclaren buggies are descendants of the Butcher's Stripe and with a touch of nostalgia the original is back.