The barn jacket has been pegged as one of this season’s most popular outerwear trends.
A stalwart in the cold weather rotation of royals like the Princess of Wales, Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth, the silhouette is defined by its utilitarian aesthetic with an eye-catching contrast shirt-style collar, boxy silhouette and front flap pockets.
Typically made from a weather-resistant and durable canvas or waxed cotton and lined for a snug layer, it was once the reserve for those engaging in outdoor pursuits such as farming, fishing, hunting or boating, but has since been adopted by fashion darlings. You can now spot the humble barn jacket as ubiquitously on your commute as you will in the British countryside.
Popping up on the spring/summer 2024 shows nestled among its corporate chic wear in neutral hues of black, green and tan at Prada and billowing with exaggerated pockets at Loewe, the high fashion houses have proven the versatility of the style as it appeared prolifically in the autumn/winter collections too.
Longchamp saw boxy cropped barn jackets in a classic camel tone, while it was beige at Patou, worn open and oversized. It was even featured at Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen’s fashion favourite The Row and on the most recent runways in vibrant hues of blue and pink during the Dior menswear spring/summer 2025 show. But while this has flung the silhouette to the spotlight, brands like Carhartt have quietly championed the workwear essential from the 1920s and its OG Michigan button-up has lined the wardrobe of well-dressed ladies and gents ever since.
Reinterpretations of the original have seen a shake-up of the design details. Once epitomised by corduroy collars and metal popper fastenings, fashion labels from Mango to Miu Miu have got creative with fit – whether oversized or cropped, quilting and fastenings to enhance the utilitarian feel and always add their logo plaques or embroidery.
Shop our edit of the best quiet luxury barn jacket below
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Barbour Gunnerside paneled cotton-canvas, denim and corduroy jacket
Save for its vibrant collaborations, Barbour’s aesthetic leans towards the neutral ends of the design spectrum so when we saw the Gunnerside paneled jacket, we were intrigued. It retains the country charm that the brand is known for but breaks from the norm with a patchwork-like clash of denim, canvas and corduroy.
Buy now £300.00, Net-A-Porter
Mango Pockets cotton parka
This classic barn jacket is shooting straight to the top of our seasonal fashion wishlist. Mango’s take on the trend-led outerwear keeps things traditional by way of design details with the contrast shirt-style collar, utilitarian hook fastenings and two front flap pockets. It has an oversized fit and an all-cotton construction.
Buy now £99.99, Mango
Carhartt WIP OG michigan button up jacket in black and beige
One of the original barn jackets, Carhartt sticks to its workwear MO with this durable button-up. It’s pockets galore with four on the front, one of which is embellished with the brand’s logo patch. The jacket comes in the beige hue pictured with a contrast black spread collar as well as in navy, all-black, brown and a suede variety.
Buy now £190.00, ASOS
Barbour Annandale Quilted Jacket
Master of English outerwear, Barbour has become synonymous with countryside fashion. Utilitarian and wonderfully stylish, the brand may be best known for its weatherproof waxed jacket offering, but it’s also home to a selection of contemporary quilted options which embrace casual riding-style silhouettes.
The Annandale Quilted Jacket combines an ever-so-slightly feminine cut with a boxy finish for supreme comfort. It’s available in navy and olive and has a lovely corduroy collar.
Buy now £119.00, ASOS
Everlane The Barn Jacket
For this ultra-wearable barn jacket from Everlane, the brand switches up the once signature fastening for buttons but otherwise sticks true to form in its appearance with a cord collar and cotton canvas. Earning extra brownie points, Everlane constructs this piece from organic cotton free from toxic fertilisers or chemicals for an eco-conscious pick.
Buy now £168.00, Everlane
Miu Miu Cotton gabardine blouson jacket
Miuccia Prada has proven herself as an admirer of the barn jacket with the style featuring in both Prada’s spring/summer 2024 collection as well as that of Miu Miu. This blouson jacket comes from the creative director’s menswear range but can be worn by all. Logo lovers will appreciate the Miu Miu embroidery at the chest.
Buy now £2600.00, MyTheresa
House of Sunny Wu Canvas Bomber Jacket
Turning the farmyard staple into a street style favourite, House of Sunny has added embroidery at the sleeve to give the wholesome look some edge and a very contemporary feel. The tan piece has a black collar made from vegan leather and a zip closure.
Buy now £185.00, END
& Other Stories Loose Duffle Jacket
It’s the utilitarian fastenings on & Other Stories’ barn jacket that immediately caught our eye and landed the piece in our basket. Not only does it make for a highly practical addition but leans into the workwear aesthetic of the original design. This is a duffle coat so there’s extra padding involved and the icing on the cake is the cord collar.
Buy now £165.00, & Other Stories
J Crew Long Barn Jacket in plaid
While you’ll typically find barn jackets at a regular or cropped cut, it is rarer to see longer iterations of the style, which typically fall into the trench category. J.Crew maintains the barn feel with the contrast collar and popper fastenings, but the preppy label adds a zip for practicality and offers the style in a chic plaid pattern. It also comes in brown, black or khaki and in petite size.
Buy now £389.00, J Crew
