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== History == | == History == | ||
The first Harrington-style jackets were claimed to be made in the 1930s by the British clothing company, [[Baracuta]] by two brothers, John and Issac Miller.<!-- “By 1937, the Miller Brothers were looking for a new, functional design for a working man, and which would also keep them dry in the rain. They came up with what would eventually become the Baracuta G9.” http://www.atomretro.com/baracutaharrington --><ref name="auto" /><ref name="atomretro">{{Cite web |url=http://www.atomretro.com/baracutaharrington |title=The Baracuta G9 Harrington : Guide to Baracuta Jackets |website=Atom Retro |access-date=23 January 2017}}</ref> Baracuta's original design, the G9, is still in production.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.esquire.com/style/mens-fashion/a38234/baracuta-g9-leather/ |title=One of the Most Iconic Jackets of the 20th Century Is Now Available in Leather |first=Jonathan |last=Evans |date=25 September 2015 |magazine=[[Esquire (magazine)|Esquire]]}}</ref> | |||
The first Harrington-style jackets were claimed to be made in the 1930s by the British clothing company, [[Baracuta]].<!-- “By 1937, the Miller Brothers were looking for a new, functional design for a working man, and which would also keep them dry in the rain. They came up with what would eventually become the Baracuta G9.” http://www.atomretro.com/baracutaharrington --><ref name="auto" /><ref name="atomretro">{{Cite web |url=http://www.atomretro.com/baracutaharrington |title=The Baracuta G9 Harrington : Guide to Baracuta Jackets |website=Atom Retro |access-date=23 January 2017}}</ref> Baracuta's original design, the G9, is still in production.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.esquire.com/style/mens-fashion/a38234/baracuta-g9-leather/ |title=One of the Most Iconic Jackets of the 20th Century Is Now Available in Leather |first=Jonathan |last=Evans |date=25 September 2015 |magazine=[[Esquire (magazine)|Esquire]]}}</ref> 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,<ref name="auto" /> which is also still in production using their own signature cotton. 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. Both versions were originally made in [[Lancashire]], England. Baracuta originally manufactured their jacket in [[Manchester]] whereas Grenfell were based in [[Burnley]] then London. | |||
[[File:Carl Crim Headshot.jpg|180px|thumb|1950s Harrington jacket designed as [[workwear]] for [[trucker]]s. Note the external pockets similar to an [[ike jacket]].]] | |||
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,<ref name="auto" /> which is also still in production using their own signature cotton. 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. Both versions were originally made in [[Lancashire]], England. Baracuta originally manufactured their jacket in [[Manchester]] whereas Grenfell were based in [[Burnley]] then London. | |||
The character [[Rodney Harrington]] from the television series [[Peyton_Place_(TV_series)|Peyton Place]] was so frequently seen wearing Baracuta jackets that the style of jacket came to be named after him. | The character [[Rodney Harrington]] from the television series [[Peyton_Place_(TV_series)|Peyton Place]] was so frequently seen wearing Baracuta jackets that the style of jacket came to be named after him. | ||
==Revival== | |||
During the 1990s during the [[Britpop]] culture, the jacket saw an increase in popularity. It was popularised by British groups who were influential in this fashion revival.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.stuartslondon.com/blog/2022/10/31/harrington-the-iconic-jacket/|title= EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE HARRINGTON JACKET|accessdate= 6 July 2025}}</ref> | |||
==Trademark== | ==Trademark== | ||
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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. Designs often incorporate traditional Fraser tartan or checkerboard-patterned lining.[1]
History
The first Harrington-style jackets were claimed to be made in the 1930s by the British clothing company, Baracuta by two brothers, John and Issac Miller.[1][2] Baracuta's original design, the G9, is still in production.[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,[1] which is also still in production using their own signature cotton. 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. Both versions were originally made in Lancashire, England. Baracuta originally manufactured their jacket in Manchester whereas Grenfell were based in Burnley then London.
The character Rodney Harrington from the television series Peyton Place was so frequently seen wearing Baracuta jackets that the style of jacket came to be named after him.
Revival
During the 1990s during the Britpop culture, the jacket saw an increase in popularity. It was popularised by British groups who were influential in this fashion revival.[4]
Trademark
In France, HARRINGTON has been a registered trademark since 1985.[5]
References
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