ALPHA INDUSTRIES – MR. OF OTHER DRESSES
Did you know that flight jackets are also known by name bomber jacket which you are wearing with the original intention of being designed for the US military mostly pilots, with cold and thick functionality to protect if something goes wrong. Then it became a fashion icon for men in the early 20th century – the era of coats – is an indispensable “ingredient” for men.
Made by Alpha Industries is an established American clothing manufacturer year 1959 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Originally a contractor for the US military, the company has grown into an international trade salesman of US military styles and fashion apparel. Alpha makes items such as flying vests and vests and jackets and has made it to US military such as Jacket M65 for over half a century.
History:
Founded in 1957,Doobs Indutries is the first corporation to lead the military outfit of two contractors Samuel Gelber and Robert Lane. After Lane was ordered to stop operations by the government, Gelber set up his own company, Alpha Industries, and specialized in the production of Flight Jacket.
This is image of the flying platoon B-52 Crew 644th BS, 410th Bombardment Wing, 1966
The ancestor of the first flight bomber jacket was the A-2 Bomber, widely used during World War II and made of goat or horse skin. The most special thing is that on the body of the shirt, there is a flap on the sides but no zipper, the military tag just below the collar and will print the things that the soldier likes, maybe a typo, cartoon, a girl, … then will be called according to the order in the group
The Mary Alice B-17 Jacket
The 409th flew the A-20 “Havoc” light bomber
Wilber Gooder’s A-2 jacket
Upgrade:
After the advent of jets, the Air Force needed a lighter and functional vest. Flying Intermediate Type B-15 was born as the precursor to the later MA-1 shirt. With a lighter design, less cumbersome when sitting in a cramped cockpit plus new features such as the appearance of lock bags, cross pockets, pen bags, …
The most special feature is the 2 triangular flap design that is the place to install the oxygen gas pipe when something goes wrong plus the fur has been applied to the garment industry to help keep warm.
Era of MA-1
This is probably the most perfect thing created from human hands in general and the most perfect fashion ever. The MA-1 bomber jacket has been, is, and will forever be, a masterpiece that every man must definitely wear once. With so many variations and popularity, the MA-1 is most appreciated and every fashion brand streetwear today is influenced by this shirt.
The first MA-1 Bomber was produced in 1950 with high nylon material, the outer shell and the inside are made of nylon, so it feels very comfortable and comfortable for the wearer, the middle layer is wool so it will be warm the body. Later designs Alpha Industries replaced wool with polyseter fabrics, making the bomber even more compact and warm. Unlike the predecessor B-15 because the law prohibits the exploitation of fur, the upper lining has been replaced with knit knit fabric which is both sweat absorbent and airy.
Also do you know why the pad is why orange? Everything has been carefully calculated, the orange inner liner is originating from India in case the pilot has an accident, they can turn their shirt back to search rescue teams. Later, a number of new designs have been added such as water resistance and accessory keychains added for more trendy fashion.
In the world today there are millions of people wearing variations of the MA-1, but when you put it on, imagine what the father of this shirt was, to know that everything has its roots. EACHSHOES would like to give readers the best overview of one several variations of the MA-1
Raf Simons Bomber Jacket
Helmut Lang Bomber Jacket
Rick Owens Long-Length Burnished Suede Bomber Jacket
Fear of God Bomber jacket
Y-3 bomber jacket
Dries Van Noten Bomber jacket
Phenomenon bomber jacket
Up to mid-range brands, there are bomber jackets that are beautifully transformed
Stampd Bomber Jacket
Represent Oblivion Bomber Jacket
Or the more primitive models of the MA-1 bomber jacket
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