Army And Workwear Harrington Jacket with Tartan Lining British Made Mens Zip Up Classic Bomber

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Length cut to past the knee for fuller coverage from weather, with added leg straps to ensure the body stays in place The Harrington was now well known as something worn by the leading figures in entertainment, but it still was only known as the golfer. Worn with a pair of stonewash jeans and rounded off with a pair of Ikon Original shoes, no look is complete without one of these stylish items.

In the 60s, as mods moved from sharp suits to a more casual look, the Harrington became a key component, often being worn with a Fred Perry or Ben Sherman polo shirt underneath, turned up jeans and a pair of Doc Martens , monkey boots.or Desert Boots It was in the mid-1950s that the Harrington hit the mainstream, and there are two people who were huge influences on its way there. As golfers were making their swings, the coat began to get in the way. So, like all great inventions, necessity paved the way to making something great. The need for more flexibility led to what was then called the G9 being trimmed down so it only reached the waist.

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Into the 70s, and as the mod culture slowed down slightly, the Harrington remained popular as a stylish choice for any setting. Then came the mod revival following the birth of 2-tone records in 1979 and the emergence of bands such as The Specials and Madness on the music scene. Sit-down corduroy collar with a studded throat strap which can be turned up and fastened to keep out wind and rain

And when the colder months arrive, it doesn’t mean you have to say bye to your style. Our khaki fishtail parka coat is the perfect winter coat to keep you warm and make sure you maintain your mod fashion throughout the year. This was until 1964, and the TV show Peyton Place. A cool, good looking actor named Ryan O’Neal played a character who became famous for wearing a G9. The character`s name? Rodney Harrington.As a contemporary take on the classic Bedale, the Ashby features longer sleeves, a slightly longer body and a more modern tailored fit Combined with stonewash denim or a pair of 501s, the Harrington looked effortlessly cool, and soon became a popular choice for not just mods, but also skinheads and punks. When legends of the music and mod scene such as Pete Townshend, Eric Clapton and the Modfather himself Paul Weller were seen wearing one, the status of the Harrington in mod folklore was cemented.