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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. …

Yellow jackets can defy the wind to swarm your picnic

Yellow jackets can defy the wind to swarm your picnic

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How to Clean Coats and Jackets

How to Clean Coats and Jackets

When fall rolls around and the weather starts cooling off, you know it’s time to either stock up on new winter apparel or refresh what you already have. Knowing the best way to clean your coats and jackets is especially important since some of them have been sitting in your closet for months. The only problem is that sometimes it’s not as simple as throwing something into the washing machine or dusting it off. With that in mind, I reached out to laundry experts to learn how to properly clean coats and jackets without ruining them or jeopardizing the look and feel of their material. Below, I explain the methods they recommend for cleaning your winter garments. Want more from NBC Selected? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter. The best products for cleaning coats and jackets All of the products below are either direct recommendations from our experts or editors and/or have at least a 4-star average rating from 500 or more customers on Amazon. Best laundry detergent tablet As a …