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Levis Type Three Jacket History

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Pitti Uomo 97 Style Inspiration

January 09, 2020

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Indonesian Denim Brands 2019

January 06, 2020

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Spear Point Collar

December 09, 2019

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Military Flight Jacket History

October 29, 2019

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Military Flight Jacket History

The history of the Flight Jacket dates back to the early 1900s. During World War I, when pilots flew in open cockpits, the warmth was a must. In 1917, The US Army established the Aviation Clothing Board and began distributing heavy-duty leather flight bomber jackets, this was the birth of the American Bomber Jacket.

Leslie Irvin first designed and manufactured the Classic Sheepskin Flying Jacket. In 1926 he set up the manufacturing company in the United Kingdom and became the leading supplier of flight jackets for the Royal Air Force during the World War 2. However, the demand for the jackets was so high during that period that sub-contractors were needed. This explains why there are so many variations in these jackets during that period.

The A-2 JacketIn the early 1930s, years before WWII, the U.S. Air Corp was issued the A2 Bomber Jacket, and it became standard issue in 1931. These jackets were made of Seal Skin Leather and cotton lining. However, as the requirement for these jackets …

Levis Type 1 Denim Jacket History

Levi Strauss & Co. was established in the mid-1800s, starting with the famous Levi 501 jeans, it was not until 1905 that the first Levi Blouse was recorded.

Made in 9 oz. double heavy unsanforized (Amoskeag Manufacturing Company) quality XX denim, it was known as the 506 (the term Number One was used after 1917).

The word Blouse was used by Levi Strauss & Co. until around 1938 when the word “jacket” was used in its western wear catalogue.

The 506XX Blouse as marked on a bovine leather patch had a single breast pocket on the left side of the front of the jacket and featured rivets at the corners of the pocket. Rivets were also used to reinforce the cuff vents. As with the early Levi Jeans, a cincher was used on the lower back. The back also had two knife pleats from the yoke to the waistband.

There were 6 versions in this particular Levi Jacket model dated;

1905 - Original issue, Pleated front, single pocket with no flap, cinch back with knife-pleats.

1928 - Pocket flap introd…

Adding Military Style into your Look.

As with everything, Military style is an individual taste. You either love it or hate, but regardless it is a uniform with a long history of triumph and despair.

So why do people fall in love with Military surplus?

Mainly due to its heavy-duty long-lasting construction and fabrics. They also are in earthy tones, so they are easy to work into your own style and wardrobe.

Affordability-wise, they can be cheap or super expensive, it all depends on where they came from, how rare they are and the quality they are in.

Below are a few of my own personal looks that involve Military surplus garments.

Avirex A2 Jacket

Swedish Army Battle Jacket
Army Over Shirt
Italian Army Pants
Royal Navy Pants

I would love to know what think or the Military surplus you own.

Many thanks,

Jared Acquaro

Ways to wash denim, plus a new method.

When Should You Wash Your JeansThis is a personal choice, many will tell you not to wash your new denim any sooner than 6 months after you first bought your jeans or you will ruin the denim. This isn't true, the only advantage to washing your denim later are the fades and patina will be far greater. I will note that not washing your jeans for a long time can promote a crotch "blow out", as the rubbing over-time loosens the weave. Washing them will tighten the weave, thus preventing this for a longer period of time. The reason your jeans fade is because of the synthetic indigo that is used doesn't hold like an organic indigo dye. Where they fold behind your knees, scrape them on the concrete, keys in pockets, your wallet in your back pocket. These things contribute to more indigo loss (due to friction), the more this happens, the greater the contrast between those natural stress points and the rest of the jean will be. If it’s just a small stain, you might be able to spot…

Pitti Uomo 97 Style Inspiration

Been a while since I have attended the fair myself but every new year also brings the winter edition of Pitti Uomo.

Usually, I would find the "trends" and post away from day to day, but this time I will set the title categories and continually update this post with photos I came across.

Question is who will make the cut? Will we find inspiration at the 97th edition of Pitti Uomo?

Classic/Preppy The Anthology
Beams Japan
Chase H Winner
Fabio Attanasio
Tomoyoshi - Fabrizio Di Paolo
David Coggins- Style Forum
Rui Martins
Arnold Wong
Gui Bo & Roberto Mararo by The Storyalist
Yusuke Fukushima

Pattern Nakamura - Fabrizio Di Paolo
Nigel Cabourn & Emilie Casiez
Alladin Faily- Lucy Photographer
Style Forum
Alessandro Squarzi

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