Armed with an in-depth knowledge of rain-wear, brothers John and Isaac Miller founded Baracuta in the 1930s. Their factory produced rain-wear for brands such as Mackintosh and Burberry. However, they decided it was time to start their own brand. Baracuta started with the short-zipped waterproof which went onto become the now iconic G9. The G9 Harringon is one of few items to achieve geniuine iconic status following its popularity among subcultures, rockstars and Hollywood film stars.