G9 Classic Harrington jacket, £309, BaracutaSo start with your cover-up. The Harrington jacket first sprang to life in the 1930s, with two UK companies - Baracuta and Grenfell - dueling it out over who can lay claim to its invention.
Whichever was the rightful originator, the aim was to create a robust but lightweight jacket for inclement British weather. Steve McQueen, James Dean and Frank Sinatra swiftly adopted it before Mod culture fell for its sleek, minimalist charms.Ryde bomber jacket, £329, Oliver SpencerPart of the jacket's appeal is the compact shape and crisp cleanness thanks to a stand collar and elasticated cuffs and waist.
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