Not too long ago, even the most extravagant dressers were embracing gorp-core, the unflashy trend that fused utility with minimalism. Now, the essence of that utilitarian aesthetic continues to resonate, particularly with the rise of a workwear staple: the barn jacket.
True to its name, a barn or field jacket is traditionally meant for getting dirty (say, working in stables or gardens) and is functional above all else. They tend to be crafted from durable textiles — like waxed canvas, gabardine or quilted shell — to keep you protected against the elements, often in a boxy silhouette, with functional details like thermal linings and spacious pockets (great for mittens and tissues for winter). Collars and cuffs are often made of corduroy or sherpa for a stylish texture contrast that appeals to many of us, regardless of whether we plan to ever set foot on a farm.
Loewe Spring 2023.
Prada Spring 2024. Photos: Launchmetrics Spotlight
Last year, Loewe co-signed barn jackets in its Spring 2023 collection, while Prada embraced them on its Spring 2024 runway with oversized, distressed canvas coats in varying neutral hues. These collections seem to have inspired other brands to produce their own takes on the style, and shoppers to hunt them out.
According to the shopping platform LTK, searches for barn jackets have skyrocketed by 1,000% (that’s ten fold) in the past three months, signaling a buzzy trend that’s hard to ignore. But even though it’s having a moment, the barn jacket has stood the test of time as one of the oldest pieces of outerwear — meaning you won’t have buyer’s remorse a few trend cycles from now.
Whether layered over a casual sweater or paired with a going-out dress for a high-low mix, the barn jacket is the perfect blend of style and substance, ready to round out your outerwear rotation this season. Shop our favorites below.
Barbour X GANNI Printed Wax Anorak Jacket, $745, available here
Hommegirls Work Jacket, $795, available here
Wrangler X Staud The Minimal Jacket, $295, available here
Old Navy Canvas Barn Jacket, $60, available here
Miu Miu Garment-Dyed Gabardine Blouson Jacket, $3,800, available here
Filson Dry Tin Barn Coat, $295, available here
Everlane The Barn Jacket, $178, available here
Sandro Check Coat, $715, available here
Carhartt Re-Engineered Rugged Flex Detroit Jacket, $90, available here
Prada Canvas Jacket, $,4900, available here
Aligne Barnaby Reversible Check Trench Coat, $375, available here
Timberland Strafford Quilted Canvas Jacket, $140, available here
Found Quilt Patch Jacket, $225, available here
Ducie Magda Canvas Jacket, $859, available here
Lee Workwear Jacket, $148, available here
Burberry Quilted Thermoregulated Barn Jacket, $1,350, available here
Lands’ End Reversible Barn Quilted Jacket, $160, available here
Faherty Sawyer Corduroy Jacket, $395, available here
Aritzia Barkley Jacket, $150, available here
Kulakovsky Adel Jacket, €620, available here
Madewell X Alpha Industries Waxed Cotton Car Coat, $265, available here
Schott Union Canvas Down Filled Jacket, $270, available here
Lucky Brand Barn Jacket, $179, available here
Velvet By Graham & Spencer Oakley Jacket, $260, available here
L.L. Bean 1924 Field Coat, $229, available here
Abercrombie Twill Workwear Jacket, $160, available here
Source: Fashionista.com