Harrington Jackets

[milly143]

Is Harrington a brand or just a style of jacket? Is there a 'proper' Harrington?

[pastafreak]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrington_jacket

[Robinia]

Ooh, harrington jacket, that takes me back :o)
It's a style.

[Booldawg]

Its a style of jacket.

Even though they were first produced in the 1930s I can only recall them being popular in the early 80s

Obviously they are more linked with mod fashion of the 1960s

Lots of clothing companies make them, but if you're looking for something 'proper' then try one from Merc clothing. Not cheap but definitely more 'mod' than something you'd pick up from a cheaper clothing outlet.

[milly143]

aahhh, brilliant. Thanks! Bf's always wanted one and I'm thinking about bday presents so wanted to make sure I get the right thing. Will take a look at place you suggested Boold.

[mayennaise]

I presumed the name came from the TV programme (can't remember the name) that featured a very young Ryan O'Neil, whose character name was Rodney Harrington, and he wore that style of jacket. Just remembered the TV programme was Peyton Place.

[mayennaise]

Whoops - just opened Pastafreak's link and lo and behold - all about Peyton Place and Rodney Harrington. My memory is better than I thought!!

[Sally]

go to http://www.warriorclo...org/uk/shop/index.php

[Sally]

or also http://www.atomretro.com/

I got a brill pink harrington jacket from here

[Sally]

Atom retro do the Baracuta ones ( as worn by Elvis & Steve Mcqueen)

[Ellipsis]

This Merc one on Amazon looks just like I remember them ...

http://www.amazon.co....df_B002O35XVC2625066/