Thanks to Prada, the barn jacket has been elevated to seasonal essential—the label’s spring/summer 2024 collection included a parade of them in navy, bordeaux, army green and caramel with an oversized fit. While mens’ barn jackets (a.k.a chore coats) originated in ’20s as utilitarian workwear, they’ve since been adopted for daily use and become a fixture in the wardrobes of everyone from the British royal family to Gigi Hadid. The jacket’s design details—the boxy silhouette, multiple pockets, button or snap closures, leather and cord collar, as well as its waxed, durable waterproof fabric—make it perfectly practical, but also give it its distinct no-fuss, unpretentious look. The simplicity and versatility of the jacket is akin to that of jeans .

Vogue ’s Favorite Barn Jackets:

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