Jackets — outdoor vintage

Not all outdoor vintage clothing embodies that ruggedly cool and masculine vibe like the Navy G-1 bomber jacket. It has a rich history and offers practicality and timeless style, which is why it’s a mainstay in fashion, not just for military personnel but anyone who’s into the aviation heritage style. Thanks to Tom Cruise’s Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, it has become one of the most sought-after garments out there.   Navy G1 Flight Jacket History Who made the G1 jacket? The Navy G1’s history can be traced back to the 1930s. It was designed for U.S. Navy aviators who brave cold temperatures...

For many years, people have worn the traditional military peacoat. Peacoats, the double-breasted, navy blue jackets you see on all kinds of individuals today, are a common fashion choice. Here’s what you need to know about the sleek vintage clothing and its design.  Navy Peacoat History The initial version of the renowned peacoat dates back to the 1800s, when the Dutch wore it. In the past, when the Dutch were a powerful maritime nation, they created the "piijekker," a thick, dark wool coat to aid their sailors.  In Dutch, the word for coarse, twilled fabric is "pij," which is likely...

What you wear every day, if not the majority of it, began its existence in battle. Your go-to white T-shirt, those chinos, and that bomber jacket all originated in military uniforms rather than designer mood boards over the years as they slowly made the switch from combat to civilian wardrobes. The field jacket is leading the pack for this year. It's a lean, mean, style-enhancing machine that is lightweight, slightly boxy, and decidedly male fitting. It also offers more pockets than you can toss an unpinned grenade at. This is perhaps why it has been appropriated by designers like Brunello...