MA-1 Jackets

[englandmj7]

I know there is the Buzz Rickson thread, but this is a separate subject. I don't want to drop the cash on a Buzz Rickson MA-1 and the Alpha Industries MA-1s fit like shit.

I know everyone and their mother has done them at some point in time, but I can't seem to find any non-Ben Sherman/Triple 5 Sould, etc. ones as of late. I really like this Hare one, but am hesitant to buy it because their clothes fit small as shit and I wouldn't be getting the 'perfect' fit undoubtedly..........plus, they only go up to a large. If I recall correctly, a Hare Large is still like a US Small.

Anyways, I am looking for a simple all black or all green but in a 'slimmer' fit. Has anyone seen these anywhere online? Know someone who makes a decent one for under $200?

[scoleo]

im selling one by wings & horns for $200. you might be interested.

[englandmj7]

im selling one by wings & horns for $200. you might be interested.

In Supermarket? Do you have a link?

[jake snake]

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[englandmj7]

Have you considered buying a real MA-1 and getting it tailored down to the fit you want?

It wouldn't be worth the hassle to me. They are all very short and very wide and have hugely bulky arms. It would cost a fortune to get them tailored to a slim/longer cut.

[denimdestroyedmylife]

vintage ma-1s are slimmer fitting than the modern versions you are thinking of england

the old skyline ma-1s look pretty stellar

i always see vietnam era and earlier MA-1's on eBay, be sure to search for MA-1 along with MA1. history preservation sometimes puts repro stuff on there for a (relative) bargain, too.

and of course check out the VSJ site and check out the marketplace. say hi to airfrog, chicken, myself and a few other superfuturists

[englandmj7]

^^ Thanks DDML. I hadn't heard of that forum. Looks pretty cool..........

[xcoldricex]

for "fashion" ma-1's - i'm partial to helmut lang's ma-1's. john galliano made one i'd like to try on, and undercover ma-1 from the languid collection. wjk makes some but are expensive as hell - don't know but i don't think the $ is justified.

not another forum... !!!

[denimdestroyedmylife]

england----the thing about vintage ma-1s is that black ones were not produced. blue and green are your options

coldrice---i'd be interested to see the helmut lang MA-1

i don't suppose you could link me up or post a pic

[englandmj7]

for "fashion" ma-1's - i'm partial to helmut lang's ma-1's. john galliano made one i'd like to try on, and undercover ma-1 from the languid collection. wjk makes some but are expensive as hell - don't know but i don't think the $ is justified.

not another forum... !!!

I don't know if I could even find any of these though.

england----the thing about vintage ma-1s is that black ones were not produced. blue and green are your options

coldrice---i'd be interested to see the helmut lang MA-1

i don't suppose you could link me up or post a pic

Damn. I am really looking for black.

[coleslawyum]

I have a Buzz Bill Gibson MA-1, but it has a wool lining so it makes it more like a winter coat. It fits pretty good but probably too bulky for you. In the States, every army navy store carries one in every color even without a lining. So maybe you get a cheaper one and have that tailored?

[snugglepony]

i saw this marc jacobs ma-1 when i was in new york in october. it's absolutely fucking beautiful, but retail was over $2000...

[denimdestroyedmylife]

puddin' paws----the epaulets would make that more of an L-2 than an MA-1

[snugglepony]

"I bow to your superior intellect. I'm humbled, I'm honored, I hate you, get out of here!"

[good lookin' out, though ]

and regardless of type, the jacket is seriously beautiful in person. i've never felt a nylon that felt so thick, sturdy and almost unbelievably soft before.

[englandmj7]

The Marc Jacobs one is beautiful. I might like an L-2 as well..........

[cipherman]

I'm thinking about making one out of a super fine guage ballistc cordura...or something along the lines of an Acronym style material...guys got any recomendations on fit?

[englandmj7]

I'm thinking about making one out of a super fine guage ballistc cordura...or something along the lines of an Acronym style material...guys got any recomendations on fit?

I know alot of people here are very fond of the Buzz Rickson MA-1s:

http://historypreservation.com/hpassociates/buzzrlanding_2.php

Personally, I am more into a contemporary cut such as the Hare one (longer/slimmer).

[Crillz]

Funny, I've been looking for the EXACT same thing as of late. Here are the options I've dug up so far:

P.A.M.

Visvim (more MA-1 style than actually MA-1, but it is my personal preference, haven't been able to justify the cost yet though... )

and this Ashish jacket... which is ridiculous and will as-of-right-now be my next purchase if I can find it (any help locating one in a sz. small, guys?)

(in the middle)

[englandmj7]

Nice Crillz.

The P.A.M. one is great. Pretty much what I'm looking for. Black, shiny, nice fit.

Saw it on Norsestore. 500 euro though.........shit.

[Egpt]

the fit on the PAM one looks odd, too wide, but it may be due to the pictures.

the visvim jacket looks great though