---- Need Some 'M-65 Type' Jacket Advice ---

[sybaritical]

That is just what I was thinking.

[Francis Begbie]

People that buy designer M-65 jackets make me smile.

[sybaritical]

Issues of fit and size outstanding, I'm with you, Begbie. I think the surplus $50 version's a bunch more aesethically pleasing.

[Nobody]

No lie: every surplus shop I go to either has brand new "M-65 style" jackets, or some garbage that just won't do. For whatever reason, I'm not feeling these new joints. I find the material is way too coarse and I don't think it's the same jacket at all. I'd like to find a nice used one. One where the collar still stands up. The photo that englandmj7 posted is EXACTLY what I'm looking for in a size small. Can any of you dudes help out? Anyone have any reliable sources online? Tracking and checking army surplus store wears on the skin pretty quickly.

I did check cheaperthandirt.com and majorsurplusnsurvival.com (thanks Miguel) but they aren't coming through.

Any ideas?

Thanks again.

The Rabbit Of Seville

[Dangydang]

Quote:

No lie: every surplus shop I go to either has brand new "M-65 style" jackets, or some garbage that just won't do. For whatever reason, I'm not feeling these new joints. I find the material is way too coarse and I don't think it's the same jacket at all. I'd like to find a nice used one. One where the collar still stands up. The photo that englandmj7 posted is EXACTLY what I'm looking for in a size small. Can any of you dudes help out? Anyone have any reliable sources online? Tracking and checking army surplus store wears on the skin pretty quickly.

I did check cheaperthandirt.com and majorsurplusnsurvival.com (thanks Miguel) but they aren't coming through.

Any ideas?

Thanks again.

--- Original message by Nobody on Oct 7, 2005 09:06 PM

The jacket in the photo you're referring to is available from www.rangersurplus.com. They have several stores in my area...need to check them out sometime.

[krayzie]

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--- Original message by horriblyjollyjinx on Oct 6, 2005 02:23 PM

wow where can i find that

[qom]

anyone know where to fetch this one?

;-(~~

[werdtoyourmoms]

iceberg army navy on broadway near canal had alpha m65 jackets for $75, and they were dope.

korn feat. ice cube

[showbiz00ditc]

i got a WE one .. its on their website under jackets... called the Robbin. its notreally fitted though if thats what you want

[StrictlyRoca]

qom

where did you this pic from and how much was the jacket (the dior one)

cool as

thanks

Edited by StrictlyRoca on Oct 8, 2005 at 02:39 PM

[thedonger]

[qom]

Quote:

qom

where did you this pic from and how much was the jacket (the dior one)

cool as

thanks

Edited by StrictlyRoca on Oct 8, 2005 at 02:39 PM

--- Original message by StrictlyRoca on Oct 8, 2005 02:39 PM

http://www.luisaviaroma.com/

wasnt able to find it on the page again tho

think it was something like 900€

;-(~~

[qom]

And guys btw, if possible please post url's for shops that keep those nice looking m-65's.

;-(~~

[Tisswat]

Plenty of jackets like the one in the opening post at Waterloo square market here in Amsterdam. Same goes for Antwerp, Berlin and London if I recall correctly. You pay around EUR 10,- for a new one in Am*dam - the worn out ones (usually better looking) are around 20. Lots of models as well from armies around the world. I bought a new one for EUR 7,50 last summer (2004) and put it in the dryer for 5 runs. Looks good.

That Dior jacket is still fresh to death. Already saw it pass by on this forum.. tight.

Reporter: "What do you think about western civilization?"

Gandhi: "I think it would be a good idea."

[jdavis]

For fall and even more so for spring there'll be lots of M65s. Most designers out there are doing one as the army trend seems to be continuing.

Personally, I have a kensington surplus m-65 from several years ago.

[kyl]

saw one from obey today in black looks hot. i think it is on karmaloop for 100.

http://myfavouritethings.biz.tc/one.html

my favourite things.

[qom]

there's only pictures of a green one there..

youve got 'military' and 'military green' to choose from however

;-(~~

[lost]

Just saw a few Theory ones on bluefly. Black or Green. Around 350 with their additional 15% off sale that lasts through today I think.

[woejozney]

theres a black m65 on karmaloop. obey one comes in black and green. Does anyone know if it's tighter fit or not?

Oh Gawd!

[kyl]

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theres a black m65 on karmaloop. obey one comes in black and green. Does anyone know if it's tighter fit or not?

--- Original message by woejozney on Oct 9, 2005 06:20 AM

very tight. I usually wear a small or medium, but I was deciding between the medium and large in the jacket.

http://myfavouritethings.biz.tc/one.html

my favourite things.

[qom]

did you buy one? in that case, PICTURES

;-(~~

[kyl]

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did you buy one? in that case, PICTURES

--- Original message by qom on Oct 9, 2005 09:44 AM

you can expect some tommorow.

http://myfavouritethings.biz.tc/one.html

my favourite things.

[qom]

bump

;-(~~

[thedonger]

I think this military-inspired tweed jacket by OneTrueSaxon is dope...Digitalgravel carries it.

http://www.digitalgravel.com/itemdetails.cfm?prod=6885&cat=7&vndr=all#

Edited by thedonger on Oct 11, 2005 at 10:08 AM

[kyl]

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I think this military-inspired tweed jacket by OneTrueSaxon is dope...Digitalgravel carries it.

http://www.digitalgravel.com/itemdetails.cfm?prod=6885&cat=7&vndr=all#

Edited by thedonger on Oct 11, 2005 at 10:08 AM

--- Original message by thedonger on Oct 11, 2005 10:07 AM

just going to post that, i really dig it.

this is mine, as promised.

this jacket is all about the details. beautiful tweed lining, beaded zipper pull ect.

http://mfthings.blogspot.com/

my favourite things.

Edited by kyl on Oct 11, 2005 at 10:16 AM

Edited by kyl on Oct 11, 2005 at 10:17 AM

[qom]

Looks neat!

I wanna see it on Kyl, please provide some pictures, also, if you could give me some measurements..many thanks

;-(~~

[rhythmandsound]

Supreme hooded waterproof moleskin m65 by Alpha Industries

Edited by rhythmandsound on Oct 11, 2005 at 05:31 PM

[qom]

can you direct link me to that piece on rakutens homepage?

;-(~~

[rhythmandsound]

http://www.rakuten.co.jp/icefield/466888/475193/694584/

[kdh]

I don't know how good these are, but I just saw some M-65 jackets (by Marc Jacobs) at the Loehmann's in Mountain View CA. Lined and 100% cotton. In a washed black or very dark grey. The price tag had "35F05" on it, which I guess means the jackets are from the Fall 2005 run.