Move over, trench coat, there’s a new outerwear essential quietly taking over wardrobes. Unapologetically practical, effortlessly cool, and surprisingly versatile, the barn jacket is redefining what it means to do outerwear with ease. With its hardy cotton canvas or waxed cotton finish, sturdy construction, and signature corduroy collar, the barn jacket has long been associated with the countryside. But, as fashion often does, it has taken these utilitarian origins and reimagined them for the urban wardrobe.
The turning point came when Prada sent barn jackets down the runway for their Spring/Summer 2024 collection. Suddenly, this humble piece of outerwear was no longer just a practical throw on.