The fashion brand “BARACUTA” was born in the suburbs of Manchester, England. This time, we focus on the classic and famous “G9” model, which is said to be the prototype of the swing top, and thoroughly explain its charms loved by famous celebrities in various countries!
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The History of BARACUTA, the Original Swing Top Creator
BARACUTA” was established in the suburbs of Manchester, England in 1937 by the Miller brothers, John Miller and Isaac Miller, who manufactured rainwear commissioned by Burberry and Aquascutum. The “G9” model introduced here has been produced since the brand’s inception. In Japan, it is called a “swing top,” but in the U.K., it is commonly known as a “Harrington jacket. Originally, this item was designed to be used as golf wear, with “G” standing for golf and “9” meaning that it was the ninth one made. It is a model supported by many people around the world because of its fashionable design, such as the standing collar called “dog ear collar” and the tartan check lining that gives it a British look, and its many functional features based on the British Army’s supply jumpers.
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What are the 10 features of Barracuta’s famous swing top “G9”?
Characteristics of the BARACUTA G9 (1) “A jacket loved by Elvis, Iggy, Sinatra, and many other celebrities.
One of the reasons the Barracouta G9 has become famous is because of its many functional and fashionable features, but the fact that it is worn by celebrities has also had a major impact. The name “Harrington Jacket” was given to the G9 by Rodney Harrington, played by Ryan O’Neal, who wore it on the popular TV show “PEYTON PLACE,” which began airing in 1964.
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The jacket has also been worn by American singer Frank Sinatra, musicians Elvis Presley and Iggy Pop, and in the UK by musicians David Bowie and The Clash, making it an active jacket not only in the fashion scene but also in the music scene.
Steve McQueen, an American actor who likes to wear masculine items, is also a fan of Barracouta’s G9, and has often been caught wearing it.
The G9 is also often used as a costume for movies, and in the American movie ‘ Killer Elite,’ released in 2011, Jason Statham, the lead actor, appears wearing a G9.
Baracuta G9’s Characteristic 2: “Close relationship with the youth subculture that flourished in the United Kingdom and the United States.
As mentioned above, the G9 was originally developed as golf wear, and has gained popularity due to its high fashion value and the fact that it has been worn by celebrities. The model is so closely connected to culture that it was worn by subcultural groups such as the “mods,” or “skins,” who were derived from the mods. This history is one of the reasons why this model has captured the hearts of men.
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