Summary:
- N.Hoolywood Compile and Baracuta release their first joint collection on October 4, 2025
- The capsule features a reversible G9 Harrington jacket and two shirt designs using Baracuta fabrics
- Prices range from €245 for shirts to €410 for the reversible jacket
Japanese fashion house N.Hoolywood has partnered with British outerwear brand Baracuta on a capsule collection launching October 4, 2025. The collaboration marks the first joint project between the two labels.
Designer Daisuke Obana leads the N.Hoolywood Compile line, which focuses on contemporary formalwear through deconstruction and reassembly. Obana visited the UK earlier this year for the first time since 2018. The trip exposed him to British tailoring and vintage garments, which informed this collection's direction.
The centerpiece is a reversible interpretation of Baracuta's G9 jacket. The original G9, designed for golfers, offered windproof and waterproof protection. This version uses the largest G9 size as its base but shortens the length for a boxy fit. The hem ribbing has increased tension, drawing inspiration from tracksuit construction. A wider neckline reveals the lining as a design element.
The jacket features a two-way front zipper with N.Hoolywood's logo-engraved leather pull tab. Buttons come from Baracuta's archive. One technical detail from the original G9 remains: kite thread inserted into the placket prevents the zipper slider from snagging. The check-pattern side includes a small pocket under the back rib for care labels. The dual-brand tag sits inside this pocket.
One side displays an enlarged version of Baracuta's check pattern, created exclusively for this collaboration. The fabric is Baracuta Cloth, a 50/50 cotton-polyester blend with water repellency, breathability, and a matte finish. The reversible jacket comes in three colors: dark navy, tan, and onion. Price: €410.
The collection includes two shirt designs using Baracuta fabrics. Both feature cuffs based on the G4 jacket design, with two-button adjustments at the sleeve ends. The collar follows a British semi-wide style. Side seam pockets, a back loop in matching fabric, and a gently rounded hem complete the design. N.Hoolywood's label appears at the left side seam. A mini pocket for care labels integrates into the side pocket. Both shirts have a relaxed, wide silhouette.
The first shirt uses an original check pattern based on Baracuta's traditional check with adjusted scaling. Color: orange check. Price: €245.
The second shirt uses Baracuta's Fraser Tartan Check, typically reserved for linings. This version employs breathable Coolmax fabric. Color: red check. Price: €245.
Baracuta was founded in Manchester in 1937 by the Miller brothers. The G9 Harrington jacket, created in 1938, remains a menswear staple. The Fraser Tartan lining came from a grant by Lord Fraser of the Lovat family. The jacket's back features an umbrella motif. Since 1982, Italian company WP Lavori in Corso has owned Baracuta. The brand operates in over 50 countries and maintains a flagship store in Milan.
N.Hoolywood Compile centers on editing formal and dresswear into contemporary clothing. The line prioritizes details, materials, and comfort over seasonal themes. Obana's recent UK visit introduced him to remade garments alongside traditional British pieces. This exposure to vintage culture influenced his approach to deconstructing and reassembling traditional tailoring with softer methods.
The collection will be available at www.baracuta.com.
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