Bombers
Why
A breathable layering piece that's easy to pull on for cool spring evenings or breezy days, but isn't stifling or stuffy when the weather starts warming up.
Origins
Popularized by military pilots in the 1950s, the nylon jacket was a jet-age replacement for heavier shearling-lined flight jackets and given the Army-Navy specification number MA-1.
How to Wear It
Throw it over a T-shirt and your jeans or joggers (and utilize the double zippers most have). Or dress it up with a proper shirt and a knit tie or the "air tie" look like the guy on the left.
What to Look for
A flattering fit. The trim fit does a body good, thanks to the jacket's waist-minimizing and shoulder-accentuating design.
Shown left: $79 by Your Neighbors
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Supreme
$288 at Supreme -
Gant Rugger
$225 at Gant -
Ovadia & Sons
$695 at Mr Porter -
ASOS
$70 at ASOS -
FYI
The original, standard issue MA-1 jacket was only produced in two colors: sage green and midnight blue.
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Topman
$90 at Nordstrom -
Todd Snyder
$1,295 at Todd Snyder -
Scotch & Soda
$229 at Scotch & Soda -
OAMC
$445 at Mr Porter -
PS by Paul Smith
$765 at East Dane -
Wallace & Barnes
$248 at J.Crew -
AG
$295 at East Dane -
Saturdays Surf NYC
$225 at Saturdays Surf NYC -
Billy Reid
$795 at Nordstrom -
Zanerobe
$169 at Nordstrom -
Selected
$315 at ASOS -
Gap
$98 at Gap -
Publish Brand
$160 at Nordstrom -
Universal Works
$360 at Stag -
Native Youth
$129 at Urban Outfitters -
A.P.C.
$495 at Need Supply Co.
