![]() If you are looking for a much more paired-down version of this classic Harrington silhouette then you should consider this piece from Paul Smith’s PS collection. All things said a solid, quality made representation of a tried and true style. Despite the overall simple look, the contrasting interior lining makes it easy to add a bit of personal flair to the jacket by cuffing the sleeves. ![]() This jacket is cut from a cotton fabric, features a contrasting plaid lining, elastic hem and cuffs, and two slash flap pockets along the side. Just about as straight-forward as they come. The proud burgundy color makes it an ideal piece to wear with more basic clothes and colors. This Harrington is cut from a polyester cotton blend fabric, has the classic stand-up button collar, elastic cuffs and waist, and slanted welt-pockets with flaps. Not quite the red jacket that James Dean sported in Rebel Without A Cause, but for all intents and purposes pretty darn close. Yet, while it boasts a low price – it isn’t low maintenance. The simplicity of the whole thing makes it an ideal jacket to pair with any casual outfit, or a slightly more formal (but still laid-back) one. Rather than going for side-pockets, this blue zip-up boasts little more than a slash pocket on the left breast. Simple jacket with a polyester and viscous blend fabric. And for your convenience, we pulled together a list of the best Harrington jackets out there. ![]() Whether you’re looking for something for wearing out for drinks on the weekend or a lightweight piece for wearing in to work this fall – the Harrington is more than worthy of consideration. A lightweight or thin cloth with a cinched waist and a simple zipper up the front. For the purposes of this piece, however, we’re more concerned with the classic Harrington. Part of what makes the piece so appealing (and timeless) is the fact that it rides the line between being clean, but not too self-serious or persnickety.ĭefined as a short jacket with a collar, a baggier fit, and a tight waist – the term ‘Harrington’ encapsulates jacket styles like the flight jacket, and even the bomber. The iconic piece of outerwear has been worn by the likes of Elvis, James Dean, and Bonds both past and present. It is claimed that in 1966, British American-menswear specialist and Baracuta stockist, John Simons, marketed his stock of the Baracuta G9 as the “ Rodney Harrington Jacket” after the Peyton Place character, a name that was later abbreviated to “ Harrington”.When it comes to men’s jackets, it is hard to find one more dynamic and storied than the Harrington. ![]() The Baracuta G9 was worn by Rodney Harrington, a character played by actor Ryan O’Neill in the 60s soap opera, “Peyton Place”. It wasn’t until the mid-60s that the term ‘Harrington’ would be used to name the G9 and its counterparts. With the backing of these male icons, the Harrington became a menswear staple, worn by anyone from weekend golfers to the Ivy League set. The Baracuta G9 was later donned by Elvis Presley in the 1958 film “King Creole”, and later by Steve McQueen on the front cover of Life Magazine in 1963. Paired with a set of faded blue Lee jeans and a plain white t-shirt, Dean’s casual ensemble created an everlasting blueprint of ’50s casual wear. The Harrington jacket, known then as the ‘golfer’, hit the mainstream when James Dean famously sported a bright red McGregor Drizzler in the iconic 1956 film, “Rebel Without a Cause”. ![]()
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