What Baracuta did Steve McQueen wear?

Baracuta G9 Harrington
Popular amongst 1950s Hollywood stars and skinheads alike, the Harrington jacket is a British-designed garment that has well and truly surpassed its colloquial origins. Steve McQueen wearing a Baracuta G9 Harrington whilst driving his Jaguar XKSS, 1963.

What is the difference between Baracuta G4 and G9?

What’s the difference between the G9 and G4? Simply, the waist and cuffs are different. The G9 has an elasticated waist and cuff where as the G4 is an open waist and button cuff.

How do you size a Baracuta G9?

Baracuta can generally be quite small to size, so we’d recommend going up a size, and quite possible even two, to achieve the proper 50’s look. E.g. If you’re a size 42 chest, go for a 46 jacket.

Are Harrington jackets waterproof?

Proving one jacket can work for multiple weather conditions, our Harrington bomber jackets come in a range of waterproof and water-resistant finishes, and are ideal for packing into your bag when you’re not wearing them.

How do you wear a Baracuta G9?

A classic Harrington jacket will always be cut shorter than the length of your arms. The body should always be long enough to cover the waistband in your trousers. The elasticated sleeves should cover your wrists and feel comfortable to move around in.

How tight should a Harrington jacket be?

A Harrington jacket is meant to be a little roomy, so you want one that fits you decently without either being too tight or overly baggy. You should be able to move your arms freely. The jacket is also designed to be short, but you want the elastic hem on the bottom to cover your waistband.

Why is it called a Harrington jacket?

In the 1960’s the jacket was famously worn by actor Ryan O’Neal in the primetime soap “Peyton Place” – and his character’s name was Rodney Harrington (hence the jacket’s nickname).

What is the best Colour Harrington jacket?

Natural/khaki and dark navy are the most traditional colors of the Harrington. Get the natural if you wear jeans more than khakis; get the navy if it’s the reverse. Or be like Statham and McQueen and get both!