How to style a Harrington for the Weekend & Workday

Time to bring the versatility of Ben Sherman's Harrington Jacket into focus. Often imitated, never beaten – the Ben Sherman Harrington has been a style icon for decades, worn by menswear tastemakers as far back as the 1950s. When King of Cool James Dean donned a red 'golfer' (as it was then known), for his leading role in Rebel Without a Cause, the Harrington was cemented as a must-have, and its popularity hasn't waned since. The Harrington's effortless coolness and versatility has made it a wardrobe essential from everyone to the Mods of the 1960s, to the Cool Britannia crowd of the 1990s–and even to James Bond himself. Pick up this celebrated, adaptable staple, and read on for our guide to making it work for every day of the week.

Weekend Style

The quintessential cool-casual jacket, the Harrington will upgrade every off-duty outfit. Whether you're hitting the pub, getting your hiking boots on, or just running errands, choose effortless style with one of our huge variety of Harrington's. Sling this season's Royal Blue iteration over a white tee, dark denim and white trainers for day-to-day comfort with a pop of colour. This all-rounder ensemble can be modified by swapping out your tee – choose from Ben Sherman’s ever-evolving range of photographic prints and target graphics – or layering a knit or sweater on chillier days. Our range of core colourways are as versatile as they are iconic, too, and will match up with every piece in your wardrobe. For days spent outdoors, our latest innovation is on hand; the Waterproof Harrington is the ultimate in performance, with all of the Ben Sherman design DNA to keep your look stylish as well as practical. Waterproof but lightweight, it's transitional enough for winter weather and spring showers, with carefully considered design details that make it the perfect weather-beating outer layer.

Workday Style

The Harrington Jacket may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of smart, suave workwear, but style it up the right way and you've got the perfect balance of formal office style and subcultural edge. With its roots in Ivy League dressing, the Harrington has maintained a formal silhouette through the decades despite being a casualwear favourite, and with a buttoned collar, concealed zip and flat slanted pockets, every feature has a function. Its roomy construction allows movability over smart shirts and suits, and will bring your workwear to life with Mod-inspired flair. Ideal for teaming with a modern slim fit suit, don a dark-coloured Harrington over your suit for the commute. Think complementary colours to keep your look sleek; you could even match your tie to your Harrington for a jaunty take on colour blocking – a Navy Blue Harrington and a Navy Tie would fit the bill. Ready to step it up? Skip the suit jacket altogether and replace it with a Harrington; lightweight enough to be the perfect layer over your shirt, whether that's a crisp formal shirt and tie, a polo, or lightweight knit. Pair with your favourite suit trousers, or Navy or Black Chinos, to keep things smart. Step into some Archie Brogues or Chelsea Boots, and you’ve got a workwear look with the perfect balance of subcultural style and formal sensibility.