[7] Its comparable simplicity, lightness, ability to be reinterpreted and variation at differing cost points produces opportunities for it to reconnect across successive decades and trends. Ben Silver sells the original Grenfell. Whilst it was a British invention, many big American celebrities wore the jacket such as a young James Dean shown here in his 1955 film Rebel Without a Cause. It is often claimed that British menswear retailer John Simons christened the jacket originally on a tag casually when for sale in his shop with its name based temporarily on the TV character. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. They enjoyed a resurgence in the late 1970s and early 1980s with skinhead and mod revivalists, as well as old and new fans of Northern soul and scooterboys which had both evolved in part onwards from the original Mod scene as specialist areas of focus that became their own subculture. This trend carried the adoption of the jacket on through the Mods and Skinheads, including their short-lived Suedehead later smart incarnation. FREE U.K POSTAGE ON ALL HARRINGTON JACKETS . You might remember the popular TV soap opera "Peyton Place", America's to attempt to emulate the success of Coronation Street, which starred Ryan O'Neal as one "Rodney Harrington". [2] The character in question, Rodney Harrington (played by Ryan O'Neal), is often depicted in a Harrington jacket. There are many hundreds of variants available from companies such as Orvis in the US, Fred Perry, Ben Sherman, Private White VC (based in Manchester and one of the original makers of the Harrington for various brands), Lacoste, Levis, Lyle & Scott, Viyella, Le Coq Sportif, Farah Clothing, Sunspel, Gloverall (famous for their duffle coats), Peter Christian, French Connection and new high-end in-country manufacture companies. Designs often incorporate traditional Fraser tartan or checkerboard-patterned lining.[1]. Luxury British clothier Burberry also uses both the Harrington and windcheater style with the Harrington name. additionally, there are many low-cost imitators online that have the look superficially but often at far lower quality than the original basis of production. In more recent times, stars such as Jason Statham, Bradley Cooper and Daniel Craig have been seen wearing their Harries both on and off the set. 4.6 out of 5 stars 747. What is a Harrington Jacket? The Harrington from either original source is based on lightweight, roomy jackets worn to play golf hence the G in the G4 or G9 naming convention for Baracuta. The association with American Ivy League and classic British menswear has also made the Harrington popular in Japan, especially in the original heritage brands of Baracuta, Brooks Brothers and Grenfell plus British original brands such as Paul Smith and Aquascutum (now Japanese owned) who are popular there in addition to Harringtons from local companies including Uniqlo and Beams. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. McQueen often wore a light coloured version of the jacket. [2] By the mid-1970s it may be seen more with bowling and polo shirts than its original wear. $49.98 $ 49. "Ol' Blue Eyes", Mr Frank Sinatra, was another hugely popular celebrity known to wear a Harrington-style jacket. Most jackets in the style worn by subcultures were not the original manufacturers with cheaper versions available by high street retailers, on market stalls, in Army & General stores and later on the internet. Elvis Presley donned a Harrington in his 1958 movie King Creole. [3] The British company Grenfell, previously known as Haythornthwaite and Sons, also claims to have invented an identical jacket around the same time based on their golf jackets which is also still in production using their own signature cotton. Picture: Ryan O'Neal as Rodney Harrington with Co-Star Susan Oliver as Ann Howard in Peyton Place. [citation needed]. Fans of the original jacket in its various brands may search out new old stock or vintage items via online marketplaces or vintage shops. The first Harrington-style jackets were claimed to be made in the 1930s by the British clothing company, Baracuta. 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Baracuta's original design, the G9, is still in production. Baracuta originally manufactured their jacket in Manchester whereas Grenfell were based in Burnley then London. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. The popular version sold by USA menswear outdoor clothing retailer London Fog had a combined form with the upper raised collar but the windcheater body. It continues to be interpreted and reproduced continually with new versions issued every year. The best online British gift and clothing store for Harrington Jackets, Humorous British Gifts, Novelty Tea Cups, Football Hooligan & Ultras Clothing & much more. $8.98 shipping. In 2007, Baracuta released three special edition G9 jackets with quotes by Presley, McQueen, and Sinatra printed on the lining to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the brand.[6]. In France, HARRINGTON has been a registered trademark since 1985. O'Connell's sell a US-made 'Baracuta' Harrington in their own name. [citation needed]. The Harrington jacket was soon adopted by an astonishingly wide variety of groups and classes. This look became known informally as the 'Peanut' and was part of the progression towards the early skinhead look. [citation needed]. Of note in this area is enduring British heritage brand Wolsey who have produced versions made in Leicester, England for decades that are popular for both menswear and golf. 98. Elvis Presley popularized the Baracuta G9 in his 1958 movie King Creole. Well you guessed it, the character Rodney Harrington was often seen wearing a Harrington-style jacket. The jacket got the nickname "Harrington" from a character in the 1960s prime time soap opera, Peyton Place. Another big star of times gone by, Steve McQueen, was seen wearing a Harrington Jacket in his 1968 flick The Thomas Crown Affair. The Baracuta G9 slim fit Harrington jacket is a truly iconic timeless jacket and here at Stuarts London, we are pleased to feature this fantastic piece on our site. A Harrington jacket (originally known only as a Baracuta jacket or a G9) is a lightweight, waist-length jacket made of cotton, polyester, wool or suede. $23.19 $ 23. A further revival of the jacket was associated with the mid-1990s rise of Brit Pop with it worn by Damon Albarn of Blur, Oasis and other bands. In Canada and the US, this style and fabric type of lightweight jacket has traditionally been referred to for well over half a century by most shoppers as the quintessential "spring jacket", and it has thus been marketed by mass retailers like K-Mart, Bi-Way, Target, Zellers, Eatons, Sears and their contemporaries as simply "the spring jacket". Inspired by such as Paul Weller, Liam Gallagher of Oasis co-founded menswear label Pretty Green based on 1960s style originally which includes their version of the Harrington jacket. This look was seen on TV in July 1964 and is referenced widely as a key subcultural style moment prior to his leaving the band. [1][2] Baracuta's original design, the G9, is still in production. [citation needed], The jacket was seen on visiting USA servicemen after World War II and was adopted as a light, modern jacket by the emerging style-conscious youth during the 1950s. Defined by its short blouson silhouette, ribbed trims, flap pockets, tartan lining and distinctive collar, the Harrington was first … The original black Harrington jacket is an iconic menswear staple. 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