While it is a timeless classic, it is defined by the fact that it is relevant to such a broad range of subcultures and styles. There are several characteristics that distinguish real Harrington jackets, including raglan sleeves, cotton-ply fabric, ribbed waist and cuffs as well as a stand collar, double slanted or vertical pockets and a double-side zipper.

What is a Harrington style jacket?

The Harrington jacket was initially known as the Baracuta jacket or the G9, but it is now most commonly referred to as the Harrington. It is a lightweight, waist-length jacket made of cotton, polyester, wool, or suede that is available in a variety of colours. Traditional Fraser tartan or checkerboard-patterned linings are frequently used in the production of these pieces of clothing.

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Why are Harrington jackets so called?

The G9 was renamed the “Harrington” in 1964 as a result of Ryan O’Neal’s popularity as Rodney Harrington in the television series Peyton Place, which premiered in 1964. Manchester, where the Miller family has been manufacturing rain coats since 1912, is the location where the G9 can trace its roots all the way back to the company’s inception in 1912.

Who wears a Harrington jacket?

After being invented by Baracuta in Manchester more than 30 years before to its popularisation, Steve McQueen, Frank Sinatra and James Dean may all claim credit for helping to popularise the Harrington jacket in the 1960s. But it was McQueen who made it famous by pairing it with t-shirts, jeans, and boots.

 

Although only briefly popular during its brief resurgence in the 1960s and 1970s, when it was paired with casual clothing from Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States, among other places, the jacket’s cool, ageless appeal made it a favourite in both mainstream fashion and mod culture at the time. We hope this article was useful and you found the answers to your questions. To find the most suitable jackets just visit the Mandco website.