Alpha Industries MA-1 Vintage Bomber Jacket Satin Green Orange Reversible 80's

Alpha Industries MA-1 Bomber Jacket Men's Unisex Size Large Made in the USA , Knoxville Tennessee Impeccable condition with only slight fuzziness to the knit. Military Style Flyer's Man Intermediate Fighter Pilot Reversible Satin Green and Hunter Orange Kanye West Kevin Costner This is a true classic that is still being made and sold on sites like Revolve. Would make a great Christmas gift! A little History: MA-1 BOMBER JACKET Bomber jackets have been around since the development of bomber aircraft in World War I, but the most iconic bomber style, the MA-1, wasn’t created until the 1950s, and it was first produced by Alpha Industries in the 1960s. With previous bomber designs such as the A-1, A-2, and B-15 serving as the blueprint, the MA-1 was developed as a standard jacket for Air Force pilots. It features a wool knit collar, which has since been replaced with synthetic material to discourage moth damage, and an outer shell made of a high quality nylon-polyester blend. This durable, lighter material allowed more versatility than the previous designs, which were often made with heavy leather. Since the ‘60s, the MA-1 has inspired many men's bomber jacket variations and has made a significant mark on pop culture history. It surged in popularity as a fashion piece in the ‘60s, a time when military style streetwear could be seen on everyone from hip hop artists to movie stars, and remains the perfect style choice for a classic yet contemporary look