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AHarrington jacket (originally known only as aBaracuta jacket or aG9) is a lightweight, waist-length jacket made ofcotton,polyester,wool orsuede. Designs often incorporate traditionalFraser tartan or checkerboard-patternedlining.[1]
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 playgolf hence the G in the G4 or G9 naming convention for Baracuta. Both versions were originally made inLancashire, England. Baracuta originally manufactured their jacket inManchester whereas Grenfell were based inBurnley then London.
The characterRodney Harrington from the television seriesPeyton Place was so frequently seen wearing Baracuta jackets that the style of jacket came to be named after him.
During the 1990s during theBritpop culture, the jacket saw an increase in popularity. It was popularised by British groups who were influential in this fashion revival.[4]
In France, HARRINGTON has been a registered trademark since 1985.[5]
