Category: Jackets
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Raglan Sleeve Construction: A Military Innovation for Enhanced Mobility
Developed after the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815, Raglan sleeves have transformed clothing by significantly enhancing freedom of movement and improving durability This design features a single piece of fabric extending from the cuff to the shoulder. Functional Advantages: – Better Movement: Allows for a wider range of motion.– Stronger: Less likely to tear due to fewer seams.–…
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Are Pockets Going to Be Extinct Soon?
The traditional pocket faces an existential crisis as we embrace the digital age. My everyday carry has gone digital: -My newspaper has gone digital.-My money has gone digital.-My keys have gone digital. Frank Sinatra only carried one key for his front door, choosing to maintain the sharp aesthetic of his suit. Inspired by his minimalist…
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One step forward.
Looking back, I fondly remember a free-spirited traveller peddling hemp garments from a pop-up market stall on Upper Gardener Street in Brighton. The items resembled rope sacks, rough and unrefined. Engaging with his banter, I grew fascinated by hemp’s performance properties, which can keep you warm or cool as needed. I loved the idea that…
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It starts with the US Army BDU Jacket as a construction canvas
– Designed for functionality– Simplicity in construction– Smart, timeless style Junya Watanabe layered avant-garde artistry on top. The design transforms war into peace. Junya Watanabe Man SS 2004 Barbwire Field Jacket featured a distinctive camo print in the ‘NO MORE WAR’ collection. Image: Constant Practice The digital pattern of the US Army BDU Jacket, featured…
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Stone Island’s 2024 strategy is to elevate its growth to the next level.
Engaging in bold tactics for 2024. Hosting its first-ever catwalk show in 40 years was a historic moment for the brand. Utilizing culturally significant celebrities is a move that is atypical for Stone Island.
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Crafting an icon is a journey.
The M-65 jacket tells a tale of gradual evolution through decades: – 60s – 70s – 80s – 90s – 2000s Milan, 2023. The heart of fashion pulses with M-65s seamlessly morphed from a military staple to a mainstream style icon. Veterans like John Kerry wore it in protests, transforming it into a symbol of…