Baracuta $140
Personally, my favorite will always be the original harrington by Baracuta.
Jump the Gun $70
However, if in a pinch, Jump the Gun's version will work just fine.
Gap $80
Showing posts with label Harrington. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Harrington. Show all posts
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Harrington Season
By now it’s probably clear that my favorite fall jacket is the harrington. As luck may have it, it seems to be a very popular jacket in general this season. Nearly every brand/designer is carrying their version of a Harrington, some more expensive than others. Listed below are just some of the options in varying prices.
Baracuta $140
Personally, my favorite will always be the original harrington by Baracuta.
Jump the Gun $70
However, if in a pinch, Jump the Gun's version will work just fine.
Gap $80
Baracuta $140
Personally, my favorite will always be the original harrington by Baracuta.
Jump the Gun $70
However, if in a pinch, Jump the Gun's version will work just fine.
Gap $80
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Supreme
To be honest, I'm really just a converted skate rat at heart. This can probably best be observed in my love for slim beat-up denim and my ever present Vans. Occasionally I'll peruse the Supreme website for new styles, just to see what the cool kids are wearing. Supreme is the legendary NYC skate shop specializing in their own style of streetwear, which usually under produces items to create a general rarity of their product. This usually amounts to simple hoodies and t-shirts which cost three times than you might find anywhere else.
Now, I'm not usually the type to buy into an item just for a name, but let's face it... Supreme has an eye for minimalized style. Below is a sampling of items that caught my eye.
Perfect for rainy days in Spring, and a fraction of the cost for the Woolrich Woolen Mills version. Imagine that.
I've had a hankering for a slim black denim jacket. This twill version will do.
A solution to the perfect military-styled jacket.
I told you every label needs some sort of harrington.
Fred Perry has a similar version. I want both.
A solution to the perfect heather grey crew neck.
It might be worth a shot.
An essential.
And to end the selection, an homage to one of my favorite bands (note the blog title).
Now, I'm not usually the type to buy into an item just for a name, but let's face it... Supreme has an eye for minimalized style. Below is a sampling of items that caught my eye.
Perfect for rainy days in Spring, and a fraction of the cost for the Woolrich Woolen Mills version. Imagine that.
I've had a hankering for a slim black denim jacket. This twill version will do.
A solution to the perfect military-styled jacket.
I told you every label needs some sort of harrington.
Fred Perry has a similar version. I want both.
A solution to the perfect heather grey crew neck.
It might be worth a shot.
An essential.
And to end the selection, an homage to one of my favorite bands (note the blog title).
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Thrifting Finds: 3/9/10
The life of a thrifter isn't always fun and exciting. For every Ralph Lauren Purple Label shirt you may find, there are thousands of polos from Aeropostale, shirts by Stafford, Sportcoats by Chaps, and the list could go on. After sifting through the dregs for approximately an hour per store, multiple stores per week, and coming with little if anything to take home, it can get down right depressing. This is the position I found myself last weekend.
After my last several thrifting ventures turned up next to nothing, I began questioning why I even participate in the activity. Maybe the musty thrift store smell had taken an effect on my mood, who knows. But it's times like these when we must lift our heads higher and press on. Would Giuseppe give up? No! And this is why I made my last ditch effort to peruse the outerwear rack before leaving my final thrift store last Sunday.
And what did I find? Why, the exact jacket I've been fawning over recently. A tan colored Harrington! This may not be a Baracuta, and it may not have a red tartan lining, but it's exactly what I need for these windy days on the Island. It's perfect!
I'm not usually the kind of guy who's into logos on the chest (I detest that little polo guy), but a truly vintage Lacoste gator is certainly tolerable. It adds to the 80's vibe of the jacket. And check out those colors in the lining. I promise they're more subdued in person, but they are perfect for Spring.
The back of the jacket is actually open in the back, not sewn shut. A nice detail that isn't found on some Baracuta imitations.
And apparently this is made buy Izod-Lacoste, not Lacoste proper. According to the Wikipedia entry, the owner of Izod bought the rights to market Lacoste in 1953. This move introduced Americans to the tiny little gator matched with brightly colored polo shirts. After the upswing and inevitable decline of preppy fashion in the 80s, the brands were split in the early 90s. Lacoste returned to making luxury items and Izod began making the low to mid-range clothing we know today.
If anyone knows the true vintage of this jacket, please let me know.
And thus, my faith in thrifting is renewed. It just goes to show, you can't let a few bad trips spoil your fun.
After my last several thrifting ventures turned up next to nothing, I began questioning why I even participate in the activity. Maybe the musty thrift store smell had taken an effect on my mood, who knows. But it's times like these when we must lift our heads higher and press on. Would Giuseppe give up? No! And this is why I made my last ditch effort to peruse the outerwear rack before leaving my final thrift store last Sunday.
And what did I find? Why, the exact jacket I've been fawning over recently. A tan colored Harrington! This may not be a Baracuta, and it may not have a red tartan lining, but it's exactly what I need for these windy days on the Island. It's perfect!
I'm not usually the kind of guy who's into logos on the chest (I detest that little polo guy), but a truly vintage Lacoste gator is certainly tolerable. It adds to the 80's vibe of the jacket. And check out those colors in the lining. I promise they're more subdued in person, but they are perfect for Spring.
The back of the jacket is actually open in the back, not sewn shut. A nice detail that isn't found on some Baracuta imitations.
And apparently this is made buy Izod-Lacoste, not Lacoste proper. According to the Wikipedia entry, the owner of Izod bought the rights to market Lacoste in 1953. This move introduced Americans to the tiny little gator matched with brightly colored polo shirts. After the upswing and inevitable decline of preppy fashion in the 80s, the brands were split in the early 90s. Lacoste returned to making luxury items and Izod began making the low to mid-range clothing we know today.
If anyone knows the true vintage of this jacket, please let me know.
And thus, my faith in thrifting is renewed. It just goes to show, you can't let a few bad trips spoil your fun.
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