Harrington jacket
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A Navy Harrington Jacket
A Harrington jacket is a short, lightweight jacket, made with cotton, polyester, wool or suede — usually with a tartan or check-patterned lining.
The first Harrington jackets originated in Stockport, Cheshire and were made by a company called Baracuta. Based on the American Ivy League look, the jacket first became fashionable in the United Kingdom in the 1960s, especially with mods and skinheads. They again became popular in the early 1980s, among fans of 2 Tone music. Harringtons are often worn with Fred Perry or Ben Sherman shirts.
This style of jacket earned the nickname Harrington because of its association with the character Rodney Harrington played by Ryan O'Neal on the TV series Peyton Place.
[edit] References in Film
- Christopher Reeve in the movie Superman II wears a beige Harrington jacket as does Brad Majors in the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
- Michael Keaton in the movie Mr. Mom also wears a beige Harrington jacket.
- Michael Moore in his documentary The Big One wears a navy blue Harrington jacket.
- In the beginning of the movie The Long Good Friday, Kevin McNally is seen wearing a beige Harrington jacket.
