MA-1 BOMBER JACKET (MINERAL, TUMBLEWEED, VINTAGE KHAKI)

About this find

The MA-1 bomber jacket from Alpha Industries is built from mid-weight flight nylon with water resistance. The shell is 100% flight nylon, the lining is 100% nylon, and the fill is 100% polyester. This version has been kept as close as possible to the classic military specifications, so the details feel true to the original.

Look closely and you will find a lot of thoughtful touches. There is an Alpha logo on the zig-zag zipper extension, plus a utility pocket on the sleeve with the signature red ribbon. The sleeves have shirring, and you also get two lower flap pockets and two interior welt pockets for your essentials. The collar, cuffs and waistband are knit rib, and the cuffs are Ottoman knit. The jacket is reversible, which gives you two looks in one.

It is a unisex style with a core fit that runs true to size for a men's fit, and women are recommended to choose two sizes down. The length sits above the hip, and it is recommended for intermediate weather. Try it over a plain cotton tee with straight-leg jeans on a breezy afternoon.

The MA-1 was the first military bomber jacket to cross over into civilian fashion, and that history still shows in the shape. Care is simple to remember: dry clean only.