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163: 557:. The military bomber jacket was made to be versatile for functionality as it was a lightweight jacket that kept aircrews warm. The B-15 jacket consisted of a fur collar made of cotton which was later changed to nylon after 1945 since it was considered more suitable because it is water resistant and kept perspiration out (Cruz, 2016). Bomber jackets appeared in Europe during the late 1950s. In 1963, the jackets were popularized by European Air Forces and eventually reached the commercial consumer. 122: 2922: 25: 350: 679: 466:
are no longer specialized for athletic players but represent a student's identity through their school/college's initials. Similar to the flight jacket, letterman jackets have a loose-fitted silhouette that is genderless in style, although they may include a banded collar for men or a top-buttoned hood that unbuttons into an expanded collar for women.
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lining, with the specification tag in the pocket, though earlier models had a sage-green lining and the specification tag on the neck area. It has two slanted flap pockets on the front, two inner pockets, and a zipped pocket with pen holders on the left sleeve. The lighter weight version of the MA-1
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Due to the popularity of the jacket, both high street and high end brands have designed the bomber jacket in a variety of hues. Other than the standard navy blue, army green and black, the bomber can be found in pastel tones such as baby pink, blue, mint, or even gold and silver. Many designers and
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item instead of being associated with the military or colleges. Teenagers often enjoy customizing their own bomber jackets with their favorite colors and own initials to represent themselves. With the global trend of hip hop in recent years, bomber jackets have become an essential fashion item that
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As the trend of letterman jackets spread among colleges and teenagers after WWII, the concept was expanded to award the performance of students in aspects other than sports. With the increasing number of university students due to the popularization of high school education in the US, these jackets
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Since the letterman jackets represent the student's identity according to which school they come from, they are usually designed according to the school's signature color. Mostly, the school's primary signature color is applied on the body of the jacket while the sleeves are the school's secondary
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in Europe during World War II took place from altitudes of at least 25,000 ft (7,600 m), where ambient temperatures could reach as cold as −50 °C (−58 °F). The cabins of these aircraft were uninsulated, so a warm, thick flight jacket was an essential piece of equipment for
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since it was easier for soldiers to camouflage themselves amongst the forests or countryside during the 1960s. Bomber jackets became popular in the non-military audience in the late 1960s to 1980s, especially when the English punks and skinheads started taking over the trend and changed the color
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was made with high wraparound collars, cinched cuffs and waists, and zipper closures protected by wind flaps and fur linings and had a high durability. Since then, there have been various versions of the bomber jacket, from having fur collars, cotton outers, and leather straps to knit collars and
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The silhouette of the bomber jacket has not altered much compared to the original, although it has an athletic and masculine silhouette with a fitted waist and more generous fit, like the bulky sleeves and extra pockets so as to be functional. The bomber jacket trend inspired a vast majority of
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Materials of civilian bomber-style fashion jackets are continuously changed each season to bring unconventional styles that cater to customers' needs. Not only do designers use leather and wool, but fabrics such as silk, neoprene, satin, and gauze are used. Decorative elements like
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fashion. The jacket has also caught on with several police departments across the United States for its sturdy design and heavy insulation. The flight jacket has had a resurgence in popularity during the 2010s in street fashion, and is a notable staple of celebrities such as
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started to wear heavy leather flying jackets in the 1910s as leather was considered the heaviest and strongest material for jackets. Since then, original bomber jackets were made in heavy-duty leather in order to provide warmth for military pilots.
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Japan was also greatly influenced by the American fashion sense after the Second World War. Notably in 1951, Kensuke Ishizu established his brand VAN that gave Japanese youth culture stylish clothing not found locally such as
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B-series to the standardized jacket of the U.S. Navy, the CWU-series. Both synthetic and shearling jackets are worn and collected by army buffs today, but neither has the historical status of the
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The bomber jacket is a neutral fashion item with no limitations when it comes to genders, ages or styles. Shapes of the bomber jackets are modified into dress-like jackets or even one-piece dresses.
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cancelled the original A-2 after twelve years because he wanted "something better", the A-2 remains the most recognizable and sought-after American flight jacket. The G-1, designed by the
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is a casual jacket that was originally created for pilots and eventually became part of popular culture and apparel. It has evolved into various styles and silhouettes, including the
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into burgundy in order to distinguish themselves and their bomber jackets from the original military flight jackets. Brown is also a classic color for leather flight jackets.
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cancelled it due to its tremendous popular appeal, which was overwhelming the Navy's supply system. Their popularity evolved into symbols of honor, adventure, and style.
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warm when he set a world record in April 1921, reaching an altitude of 40,000 feet in his open-cockpit airplane. Styles range from the B-3 "bomber jacket", to the
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and no inside pockets. The military flight jackets currently used today are the CWU-45P (for colder weather) and the CWU-36P (for warmer weather); both are made from
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officially established the Aviation Clothing Board in September 1917 and began distributing heavy-duty leather flight jackets; with high wraparound collars,
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is known as the L-2B flight jacket, which in turn, replaced both the original L2 and L2A jackets, which all three differ from the MA-1 as they have snap-down
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patchwork, lace-ups are also added to the bomber jackets, making them an essential fashion item that comes in various colors, fabrications, and styles.
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to provide an outline to the letter. Nowadays, Bomber Jackets are made from a variety of materials. These include leather, wool, silk, satin and suede.
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Besides serving as an identity of university/college students, the letterman jacket was modified and became a popular casual wear in the
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jackets, originally lined with fur, are recognized for being the warmest flight jackets. Even when the fur was replaced with
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fashion designers to reinterpret and revisit the silhouette of menswear today. For instance, the S/S 2000 collections from
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in 1865 and originally designed to reward baseball players on their teams as a token for exceptional performance. The term "
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Bomber jackets originally appeared in a midnight blue hue, which was later switched to a sage green after the
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fashion brands have taken inspiration from bomber jackets, featuring them in magazines and on the runway.
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letterman jackets are usually crimson, blue or green on the body color and white or gold on the sleeves.
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Due to high altitudes and breakneck speeds in less advanced airplanes compared to the modern day,
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with banded wrists and waistbands. The letter of the belonging school is mostly constructed in
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fashion segment during the early 2000s and started to evolve into the bomber jacket. Led by
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orange lining in the bomber jacket to aid in visibility in case an incident were to occur.
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which changed the original design into a more symmetrical form, the elongated bombers from
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As aerospace technology improved, the altitudes at which aircraft operated increased. Some
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boosted sales of the G-1 tremendously, making bomber jackets collector and fashion items.
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The bomber jacket originates from military clothing which trickled down into
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jacket, which is mostly found in sage green. It is made with flight silk
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closures with wind flaps, snug cuffs and waists, and some fringed and
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flying jacket. In 1926 he set up a manufacturing company in the
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which provides warmth and the sleeves are generally made of
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In the 1970s and 1990s, flight jackets became popular with
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materials and made in the school's signature color. The "
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to parallel the Air Corps’ A-2, lasted until 1978, when
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The two most historical American flight jackets are the
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Today, flight jackets are usually associated with the
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MA-1 bomber jacket

Richard Byrd
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B-17 bomber
Leslie Irvin
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heavy bombing raids
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