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With the unpredictable Spring weather now firmly upon us, we thought it was our job to present you with a recap of some of the finest pieces of outerwear to reach here at Content this Spring/Summer '15 season. This considered selection ranges from the traditional to the contemporary with pieces from Baracuta, Edwin, C.P. Company and Aspesi.
Ranging from lightweight jackets, through to more substantial pieces, we’ve tried to incorporate something to help you deal with the changeable conditions, no matter what the situation. We’ve even included some of the best shirts for the season to give you an idea of how to team them up.
A Festive Visit To Lambs Conduit Street
For those who haven't yet had the chance to pop along to our Lambs Conduit Street store, we have compiled a series of photographs giving you an insight to the store. Open seven days a week: 11 til 7 (Monday - Saturday) and 12 til 5 (Sunday). We have a carefully selected range of brands and garments including Alden, Filson, Red Wing, Woolrich, Our Legacy, Barbour, Stone Island, William Fox & Sons, Hentsch Man, Todd Synder x Champion, Edwin & many more...
Baracuta - Made in England
Dating back to 1937 Baracuta's humble beginnings started in a small factory based in the Chorlton area of Manchester, the location of the very first G9 Harington Jacket created by brothers and company founders John & Isaac Miller. Ever since, the G9 silhouette has become one of the most iconic items in menswear, globally recognised as a genuine example of the hard work ethic, combined with innovation which sparked the industrial revolution in Manchester. Firmly establishing itself as the original Harington Jacket Baracuta takes pride in never compromising in construction which stems from all items still being made in the very same Manchester based factory. Shop the G9 Harington Jacket in a variety of colours along with the Original Trench from Baracuta's Spring/Summer '14 collection in store and online here.
Words by Sam Sherwood
Look Of The Week - 21/3/14
This week we've put together an outfit from some of our favourite Spring/Summer '14 collections so far, featured this week is the Baracuta Original Trench Coat, Our Legacy Lightning Print Shirt, Lee 101 Slim Straight Selvage Jean, Nike Tennis Classics and the Filson Padded Computer Bag - all available online and in store now.
Words & Photos by Sam Sherwood
The Content Store Spring '14 Lookbook
Spring has most definitely sprung and along with it new season collections have made their way through the doors of The Content Store. We decided to piece together a few looks featuring some of our favourite items this season from brands such as Baracuta, Our Legacy, Filson, Edwin, C.P. Company, Gant Rugger, Ebbets Field Flannels, Woolrich, MWC and Penfield.
Words & Photos by Sam Sherwood
The Making Of A G9 Baracuta Harington Jacket
Baracuta demonstrate in this short video the painstaking quality control from the brands factory that goes into the creation of each jacket that rolls off their production line. Each Baracuta Harington G9 Jacket is made in England and features a Coolmax cotton fraser tartan lining along with a water repellent outer shell - designed to keep you cool whilst dry at the same time.
Spring '14 Jacket Looks
This week we decided to compile a few looks featuring some of the best jackets from our new season Barbour, Baracuta and C.P. Company Spring '14 arrivals. Pictured above is the Spey Fishing Standen from iconic South Shields brand Barbour, the Standen takes inspiration from the angling world incorporating many well known features such as a mesh pocket on the chest, several D rings and a fully removable hood with tartan lining.
Next up is probably one of the most iconic silhouettes in menswear for the past 80 years. The Baracuta G9 Harington Jacket was created by brothers and Baracuta founders John & Isaac Miller in 1937 and has since become a wardrobe staple which never ages, although often imitated it is never duplicated. This season we bring you the G9 Harington Jacket in the McQueen Stone colour way, apart from being Steve McQueen's colour of choice it also features a water repellant outer shell and coolmax tartan lining.
Last but by no means least we have Italian specialists C.P. Company with their Unlined Hooded Jacket, constructed from a nylon and cotton blend this jacket is lightweight and tough meaning it's perfect for the upcoming Summer months. The Garment Dyed Unlined Hooded Jacket also features the brands iconic watch viewer on the left sleeve, a traditional cut and a full zip placket.
Baracuta G9 The Original Harrington Jacket
Brothers, John and Isaac Miller launched Baracuta after years of creating rainwear for brands such as Burberry and Aquascutum. Almost instantly their creation of the G9 was to become a success and by the mid 50's it was being exported to the US where it was seen as an essential in almost every Ivy League wardrobe. Recognition didn't stop there either - movie stars, sports personalities and musicians such as Elvis Presley, Steve McQueen and Frank Sinatra had all been sighted wearing the jacket on numerous occasions. Styling among mods, punks and skinheads was to follow, this sat in hand with the terrace classics era which to this day is still seen as the jacket of choice among these cultures where and it is appreciated for its versatility and undisputed style.
Up until 2013, the G9 had remained unchanged from when it first left the factory. This year Baracuta relaunched the G9 as a premium jacket under new brand owners, WP Lavori. They have now made a few changes, keeping all the iconic aspects of the original but introducing a slimmer cut and and modernising fabrics, bringing the G9 back to life. It retains all it's key features such as 'Coolmax' Fraser Tartan lining, 5-Point 'Umbrella' vent to claim it's authenticity, ribbed double button collar with tonal buttons and they are all still exclusively Made In England.
Here at The Content Store we have this iconic piece of menswear available in three colours - Olive, Black and Natural. Feel free to contact the store with any questions you may have. Numbers are limited.
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Written by Alex Chesson
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