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Best Harrington Jackets 2026: Preppy, Punk, and Ultra-Functional

Best Harrington Jackets 2026: Preppy, Punk, and Ultra-Functional

Few jackets have managed to cross as many style tribes—and decades—as the Harrington. In fact, if you were to enroll in Classic Menswear 101, the Harrington jacket would be a prerequisite. The transitional season staple—a favorite of Elvis, James Dean, Steve McQueen, and every member of The Clash—is constantly found across lookbooks and style Instagram accounts, because it does so many things so well. For one, it’s incredibly practical: Water-resistant, pocket-forward, lightly insulating, and ever-adaptable to the day’s conditions thanks to its full-zip and collar. But the almost-cropped length—and popped collar, if you so dare—is also a style swerve that makes every wearer feel one dose cooler than they did before. No wonder it’s been embraced over the decades by everyone from golfers to preppies to A-Listers and punks. The original Harrington—a Baracuta G9—is still available almost a century on from its release, and still excellent. But if you’re looking to broaden your horizons, today’s Harrington jackets aren’t resting on their laurels. Below, the standout versions worth adding to your rotation before the season’s over. …