You and Steve McQueen Are About to Share One Jacket in Common
In the hallowed pantheon of men’s outerwear, only a few jackets wield the power to transform sad, grody schlubs into genuine style gods. The Baracuta G9 Harrington jacket is one of them. It’s The Thomas Crown Affair special, a.k.a. the king-making King Creole, a.k.a. the jacket worn by Frank Sinatra, James Dean, and a staggering number of other dudes in the GQ orbit. Sure, these are guys blessed with preternatural amounts of swag to begin with, but even the great Steve McQueen wouldn’t have landed on as many moodboards if it weren’t for the trusty G9.
If you didn’t know what the G9 was called before reading this, you’re probably familiar with its work, cinematic and otherwise. Aside from looking great on everybody, everywhere, it remains one of the most versatile layers in the aforementioned pantheon of light jackets, supporting countless A1 outfits since the British heritage label started making it back in 1937.
A plain white tee, washed blue jeans, and scuffed black boots? Check. A rumpled Oxford shirt, pleated chinos, and mirror-shined loafers? Tried and true. A fraying vintage crewneck, roomy sweatpants, and well-worn Birkenstocks? C’mon, now—you really got to ask? (That’s an emphatic yes, FYI.)
Part of that versatility comes to down to sheer pedigree—Baracuta, after all, has been crafting its house-speciality jacket for close to a century, never deviating too far from the recipe over the years. In 2025, the G9 Harrington jacket is still made in the UK from a wind-busting, precipitation-defending cotton blend—lined with its signature splash of tartan—and equipped with a two-button dog-ear collar, flapped handwarmer pockets, and a distinct umbrella-back yoke.
Despite its bona fides in the field (and list of fans as long as an IMDb page), the G9’s $450 price tends to give even the most giddy outerwear enthusiast pause. Thanks to Prime Day, though, that $450 price is a lot less than usual—40% less, to be exact, if you opt for one in goes-with-everything navy, and a still-healthy 25% less if you’re partial to can’t-fail khaki.
We can’t guarantee the deal will last, or ensure that noted McQueen stan Jacob Elordi won’t show up wearing one tomorrow, sending demand skyrocketing and inventory tumbling. All we can we assure you is that right now is the best time to secure a G9 of your own, and that your kids (and their kids) will be real grateful you did when they inherit it.
Prime Day FAQ
What is Prime Big Deal Days 2025?
Every year, Prime Day lands in July. This year it stretched across a full four days, from Tuesday, July 8 through Friday, July 11. But starting in 2022, Amazon introduced a sequel event in the fall: Prime Big Deal Days. It’s been back every October since, and in 2025 it returns on October 7 and 8.
Expect steep cuts on basics (white tees, polos, denim), activewear, sneakers, and outerwear. Brands like Levi’s, Calvin Klein, Dickies, and Lacoste tend to unload a lot of inventory, while big-ticket electronics from Samsung, LG, and Sonos headline the markdowns. It’s also a sneaky-good time to start on your gift list—the Everything Store even has a dedicated Holiday Gift Shop, perfect if your holiday gifting strategy is typically panic and prayers.
How long do the deals last?
Prime Big Deal Days 2025 officially kicks off on Tuesday, October 7 at 12:01 a.m. PDT and runs straight through the strike of midnight on Wednesday, October 8. So you’ve got two full days to scoop up as many markdowns as your cart can handle.
Do Prime Day deals change each day?
Yep, Prime Day deals definitely change each day, and sometimes even by the hour. Amazon rotates in new discounts each day across all categories (tech, clothing, home, you name it), so what’s here today might be gone tomorrow. Some deals only last 24 hours, and others sell out with a quickness. If you see something you like, it’s probably smart to grab it before it’s gone.
Do you need to be a Prime member to shop Amazon Prime Day?
Yes, you must be an Amazon Prime member to access Prime Big Deal Day’s exclusive deals. If you’re not yet a member, you can sign up for a 30-day trial.
Do other retailers participate in Prime Day?
Prime Big Deal Days is an Amazon-exclusive affair. But plenty of other retailers like to ride the coattails with their own competing sales. We’ll keep you posted on the best ones happening at the same time.
What are the best menswear brands on Amazon?
For affordable fashion across the board, Amazon’s got the goods. If you’re after basics, look to tried-and-true labels like Gildan, Calvin Klein, Russell Athletic, and Kirkland Signature. On the footwear front, you’ll find everything from Adidas sneakers to Red Wing boots to Allen Edmonds dress shoes. The watch selection is equally stacked, with classics from Casio, G-Shock, Seiko, and even the occasional Tag Heuer. And when it comes to sunglasses on Amazon, don’t sleep on Ray-Ban, Chimi, and Oakley. With more and more inventory from Shopbop (Amazon’s fashion-focused subsidiary) making its way onto the platform, Amazon’s menswear lineup is deeper than you’d expect.
