THE HARRINGTON JACKET | THE ULTIMATE SPRING JACKET
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- In this video Ash showcases the near-perfect qualities of the Harrington-style jacket.
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When I was a young chap,early 70's, had a red Harrington jacket, teamed with a Fred Perry shirt and Levi jeans and Dr Martin boots. It could also be dressed up with Sta press trousers and Brouges. I now have a P.O.W check, beige and a blue ones worn with jeans or slacks.
I could have written the exact same description and time that I wore that wardrobe, but with a pair of cherry red loafs and white socks 😂😂
...had a burgundy waffle jumper too
Beautiful to read these words .
I grew up early 1970’s and those items were everywhere in every high street . I still wear a crombie and Doc Martens shoes to work from time to time .. Alexi Sayle would laugh
I can recommend Ben Sherman harrington jackets. I have two: one is light khaki, which I bought back in 2012 (still goes strong), and a navy blue that I bought circa 6 months ago. Their outer is made of cotton as well as inside lining. Sleeve lining is synthetic, which makes'em easy to don and doff yet very breathable. Ah, yes....attention to detail is impeccable and their overall quality is punching well above their price range...especially during sales...
I’ve always worn Harrington Jackets, from late spring till autumn, unless it’s too hot for a jacket. The problem I find with tailored jackets, is that they don’t have zips, and therefore expose your chest to any cold wind or rain. Plus a Harrington is much easier to take off and carry around, if the weather gets warm.
Much easier to carry around
Just bought a navy blue one from Lacoste last Monday. Not for the crocodile logo but because it was on sale for half the price 😎
I was lucky enough to pick up a G9 Baracuta jacket in a charity shop for £30. As cool as they are I don’t think I could justify £300 on it!
I was recently looking at a Ralph Lauren Polo Harrington for over 500!!!
The Skinheads were wearing them back in the day with Button down collar Ben Shearmans or similar Arnold Palmer shirts ,oxblood como shoes ,Evapressed parallel trousers ,or Flemings jeans . Not the sort of jacket or type of person I would imagine a refined chap to wish to be associated with. Good heavens above ,one shudder’s at the very thought of it, unfortunately like many fine garments that were once associated with class ,style & elegance of the refined chap type ,they have now been reduced in status due to them becoming the uniform of common back street bucks like Skinhead gangs & scooter boys . These are strictly second eleven types,& not the sort one would allow to row for Oxford ,or allow into ones club ,whatto 🧐👍
@@maskedavenger2578 Yes, skinhead wear those but so do Ivy Style lovers, mods and those who are into Bond movies. Skinhead/suedhead style was nothing more than another quick fashion trend, how long did it last? Three years maybe, from 1969 to 1972. And I feel like those skinheads adopted harringtons only because Hollywood made them to do it. Just like kids today wear anything Kanye West or other popular fella is into.
@@karlmodry716 You are correct ,the chavs always copy the expensive brand clothing footwear ,watches & other items . They know the price of everything & the value of nothing , & confuse monitory wealth & expensive items with class .
@James H Excellent work, that man!
Hi Ash I enjoyed this post about the Baracuta G9,I have been wearing these since the sixties,they were popular with the mod’s of that era.I still wear a khaki coloured one,I was not aware of the Lord Lovat connection
Thank you sir so much for the video. I am on the hunt for a new spring jacket and this is really what I am looking for. One coffee coming right up.
Good morning Ash, I really enjoy your channel now that I have found it, and like you I have followed Gentleman’s Gazette for some time. Another channel that I find really useful is Sartorial Talks, with Hugo Jacomet, another channel that discusses style without trying to push a product . Please keep up the good work
As if I needed to shop for another jacket after my comment from one of your recent videos! Well, Ash, you've done it again! Also, in response to the tradition mentioned at 5:24 , those pockets cannot ever be deep enough to carry the amount of ball needed to get me through a round! I swear the pond at hole three at my local course has some sort of ball magnet in it. Every other hole I slice right. Three? Left. I cannot tell you how many times I've birdied One, parred Two, and had my day ruined by Three.
My Navy G9 is the perfect Casual Jacket to take on cruises. Style and will protect you from all but the worst prolonged rain, in which case head straight to the bar. I never go on a cruise without it. Hot or cold climates the perfect stylish jacket.
I have one in beige. I never knew it had a formal name. Mine is only a Regatta but it is quite water repellant, slimming and reasonably smart for informal out and about wear in the unpredictable English weather. Also beige is the new black!
Polo Ralph Lauren is a great Harrington I also had a Crombie one great jackets
Ash. I have two Harrington jackets made by orvis. Wear them quite often. You should do a style program on Steve McQueen sometime. Cheers Ron
Good idea Ron, he was a major style icon in his time.
That jacket looks very good on you. Very stylish and modern.
Going back to the 70,s it was Harrington,crombie ,stay press,brogues,loafers,doc martens Brutus and Ben Sherman shirts ,I wore all that back in the day,still have a crombie,a Harrington,brogues and doc martens
Over the last 40 + years I have always had a ‘Harrington’ jacket in my wardrobe, the current one is navy blue.
In the next couple of weeks I shall he adding a khaki one as well.
Ahhh, my Harrington jacket from Orvis. It’s like a comfortable, classic, old friend. It is by far my favorite jacket. Steve McQueen styled one as well as anyone.
I started wearing a Harrington circa 1981 in school during the mod revival, black of course with black stay pressed trousers white socks & black brogues.
Remember when punks would wear them wrong side out to show off the lining?
Ryan O'Neill's characters name was Rodney Harrington 🙂
Beat me by 7 hours😉
I enjoyed your Harrington Jacket video. My all time favorite spring fall jacket. I own 5 in blue, black, cream. Two are Baracuta’s. There expensive but in my opinion worth it.
I've always had one fab never go out of style
Ash, nice account of this jackets history.
Thank you,
Starlight
I have a harrington jacket in burgundy which has lasted me a few years now, watching your vid has me fancying a black version now
It looks really good in burgundy and red
With the holiday season fast approaching, looking forward to your chaps resort wear and summer fragrance video!
I just purchased one today, a G9 Baracuta jacket. There are some minor imperfections (small marks) and a missing button on the left side of the pocket (which I can buy the button and sew it on). Seeing Steve McQueen wearing one from the movie "The Thomas Crown Affair" helped my decision to have two other Harrington Jackets.
I got quite lucky and got a G9 used (but almost new) just this week. Absolutely love it. Casual but also extremely stylish.
I’ve been looking at a tweed Harrington jacket. I haven’t bought it yet, but I do think it’s an interesting combination.
Worth a try, certainly an interesting fusion of mens classical styles!
Cool fusion.
They had a corduroy one a while back.
What a mix!
In the books Bond wore “a black wind-cheater” of some sort, possibly a Harrington, for sneaking around dark alleys at night. A tip. You might want to get a dark straw trilby, a la “Goldfinger,” to go with yours. It would suit you perfectly. I have one and I love it.
Hi Ash, superb video as always, but you forgot to mention the Barracuta Harrington was originally made in Manchester 🙂
Also Jaeger are still going, you can get their menswear in M&S. I think M&S may have bought the brand.
Oh, also JFK used to wear one! Thanks!
Another interesting post from you Ash.
Oddly enough, I picked up a rather nice Harrington jacket in a sale just a couple of weeks ago in preparation for an upcoming EU trip later this year. I was looking for something that was smart, casual and functional as easy daywear. A navy Harrington with a contrasting check lining seemed to fit the bill just perfectly. A short time later, I then found myself laughing at myself as I recollected that as a 16-17yr old, I was wearing a Harrington jacket, stonewash chinos, Loake royals and a button down Ben Sherman shirt back in the seventies. How life can sometimes (and unwittingly) run full circle! lol
Carry on Sir, great content... :o)
Hi Ash, great content once again.
I recently picked up a bargain pre loved Harrington jacket in a very similar colour and design to the one that you are wearing here. Similar cut, pockets, lining, etc, but without the ribbed collars and waist. More of a G4 design.
Unfortunately, not a Baracuta,
(so expensive), but a Samuel Windsor that has barely been worn and was an absolute bargain.
Teamed with smart, dark blue jeans, polo or oxford shirt and suede chucka boots, I feel great wearing it for casual occasions with friends.
Aspiring Chap on a budget at your service 👍
Keep up the good work.
I bought one just this week now that spring has arrived. 😎
Good morning sirs.
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The Baracuta G9 is the best Harrington jacket to buy. It's iconic, plain & simple.❤
Yeah, I picked up a couple from cheaper brands but still haven't worn them because prefer leather most of the time.
Still not crazy about nylon sleeve linings, no matter what tartan is inside.
I have several Harrington jackets, my love came from the early 80's when I was into Madness, the Specials and other two tone / ska groups.
My favourite one is a collaboration Harrington between Baracuta and Margaret Howell, rare and classic.
The Specials were amazing.
I sang Message for Rudy at a karaoke pub a few months ago.
Matt Berry sings Ghost Town in the TV show Toast of London at a piano bar. His voice goes high, when it should go low. Funny stuff.
harrington jacket,pea coat,my two favourite !
More excellent (and timely!) content, Ash!
Fascinating to know some of the history of this garment. I remember my parents talking about "Peyton Place" when I was a boy. I had no idea that one of its characters name lives on in such iconic style. The connection with golf makes a lot of sense - and I'd suggest that the Raglan collar and waist length make it possible to swing a golf club.
There was time, dating to the early 1980s through late 1990s, when a brand and style of garment called the "Members Only" jacket was prevalent in certain sectors of society. On first glance they appear very similar to the true Harrington style. But they feature narrow epaulettes, and a zippered horizontal chest pocket. And (shudder!) a prominent logo. By the early 2000a the particular "Members Only" brand had become dreadfully out of style. I can remember more than a few jokes about men still wearing one being the "last surviving members" - in part because of the favour the brand had with organised crime figures of that era.
IMHO: A true Harrington-style jacket? YES. I own a dark blue waxed cotton Barbour one myself. A "Members Only" jacket? Only if you are trying to recreate the vibe of the Miami Vice era.
That style of jacket always reminds me of the Harry Enfield character "Now I do not believe you wanted to do that!"
I knew a man who worked for Lord Lovat, he was a good man & a good employer
Just about every boy ln my school had one of these beautles {late 1960s}. We called them Sir Jacs after the company that made them and sold them ln vast numbers at United Shirt in downtown Detroit to Canadian high schoolers. The kids would smuggle them home on the international tunnel bus.
Great video Ash... I had a Harrington style jacket some years ago - might have to get another.
Bought one in vintage store today .its made from wool in forest green colour.its by jpress.i love it.
I recently bought a green one. A different brand than the original.
You can get a nice one for half the price that have what I consider the important features.-
The collar, the pockets, and the tartan lining. The only thing missing is the rainflap in the back. I'll forego the rainflap to save a couple of hundred bucks. Maybe someday I'll spend the 390 USD on the original, but there are a lot of brands selling decent non-g9 Harringtons in the 130 to 200 dollar range.
The back story of the jacket and its classic style caused me to add one to my collection. It's a beautiful garment, clean lines, comfortable. It checks all the boxes for quality casualwear. It beats the neck out of a hoodie.
Before learning about the Harrington, a leather, corduroy, or denim jacket would be my casual go-to's when a sports jacket didn't seem quite right. But a Harrington is great for cool weather in the spring and fall.
Excellent video hitting the highlights on this subtly cool jacket.
Cheers!
Totally agree. Timeless and ageless. I have searched for as true to the original design but with a much lower price tag and found it with a company called 'Real Hoxton'.
Buongiorno. Quest’anno acquisterò il mio primo Baracuta kaki. Ciao
G9, barracuda ,four chimes, their are many names. Traditional is always the best way to go.😂
can you do a video on leather trenchcoats instead? 😁
Black Harrington is my go to pop to the shops jacket just a cheap no name one but thinking of upgrading to a more quality brand. Also fun little fact Fry’s outfit from Futurama is based on rebel without a cause 😂
I did not know that!
Great and timely video Ash. My problem is that I prefer the collared style Harrington rather than the button flap/funnel style. Really difficult to find in beige/khaki at the moment😢
I do like the Harrington jacket, I have the Private White version, for Spring and Summer seasons But i really don't like golf haha
I have the Bridge Coat from Private White, roll on the winter so I can wear it again, love that coat.
Nick from Fear The Walking Dead also wears a Harrington jacket
Nice wooden wardrobe…😊
This iconic jacket style is amazing. Ralph Lauren pick this up in their USA Military range. The jacket a replica of a WW2 flight bomber jacket in Army green with Orange inside. This bright inside color was to double as an easily spotted jacket when worn by crashed bomber crews in WW2.
My Harrington is from a made in England brand called Private White VC. It's navy, and made fron Ventile cotton, so is 100% waterproof, but still breathes. There's no Tartan lining, alas.
Stateside we refer to these as Eisenhower jackets.
The Eisenhowers are much plainer.
Nice if you're looking for a very simple jacket.
Dickie's seems to have a high quality Eisenhower.
My friend who plays a lot of golf has a Harrington that is a British brand that is something like "Spring and Autumn" that looks really nice, but I think it cost about half of what a g9 does. I don't think the company is still in business.
I feel the Harrington Jacket is a kind of more modern, less formal, less bulky, more streamlined and less loaded with military paraphernalia (like hooks, D-rings or epaulettes) successor or maybe a more "activity-oriented" alternative to the trench-coat.
It even has a similar colour and pattern range, especially in a light khaki as seen here and it's connection to popular culture is similarly iconic though it's origin is post-bellum as opposed to more inter-bellum for the trench-coat.
Personally I'm not that likely to get one because I rarely encounter it's specific niche and for the same climatic and seasonal conditions I'm very likely to go with Burberry's.
Does not mean I don't think it looks super dapper when worn!
Just not by me😉.
Best regards
Raoul G. Kunz
Exceptionly dapper for a casual jacket. I'm a big fan since I bought one
From the thumbnail I thought 'it's the Steve McQueen jacket'.
How would you compare this jacket to other options that have recently become fashionable such as the overshirt /shacket and light weight more fitted bomber jackets? American men's style influencers rave about these two, but the overshirt doesn't protect from the elements and many of the bomber jackets look to be cheaply constructed - is the Hartington jacket a more sophisticated option?
There always seems to be another item that I need.
The G9 style offers a pleasing sense of actual, curated style - opposed to the present fashion of repurposing workwear or athletic attire as so called 'street wear'.
The G9 has heritage and some serious practicality.
I have a corduroy olive shacket that I really like. I sometimes wear it to my business casual office.
Hi Ash,
I was wondering if you have any advice regarding jewelry metal colors and how to choose the most flattering one with regards to skin/hair colors?
Warmer colours favour lighter skin tones (i.e. gold) as silver, etc. has a tendency to add to the paleness of one's skin. But for me, gold is always the boss!!
@@TheChapsGuide thanks for the comment!
Which color gold do you typically wear? In the 14k-21k range
Jeremy Corbyn is often seen wearing an 'arrighton.
Oi!
Weren't Harrington jackets popularised by Steve McQueen wearing them for off-road motorcycling in the California deserts?
They were also the jacket of choice of skinhead gangs in the 60s and 70s 🤔
James Dean‘s was not a G9 Harrington
Please produce proof that it was otherwise?
I think these are not cool, and furthermore they are not compatible with classic style. A model can still look good in one though.
I never noticed them until recently.
I'm too young to have paid attention to what Steve McQueen was wearing, but I know that the older guys consider him to be a man of style for the most part.
There seems to be a rise in popularity for these. I looked into it. There is a subltle coolness.
To each his own though.
Iconic jackets are always cool.
Sorry can’t agree with this one since punk era change its style. Similar to Burberry in 90s.
Chaps have reclaimed both