Luxury Field Jacket Made In England
Origins of The Field Jacket
The modern Field Jacket traces its origins back to the united states military going into service in 1965 (also known as the M-65) and widely used during the Vietnam War. Originally produced in military camouflage the jacket today is produced in a range of cloths and colours and has become a wardrobe staple for the discerning gentlemen. Key features of the field jacket include the four front pockets along with the epaulettes on the shoulders.Transition from military to fashion icon
The transition can be traced back to some very famous movies of the time. Woody Allen as Alvy Singer in “Annie Hall”, Al Pacino as Frank Serpico in “Serpico” or Robert De Niro as Travis Bickle in “Taxi Driver”. Hollywood’s finest wore the M-65 field jacket in these coveted roles that would define them as post-modern American heroes.Over the decades, the M-65 field jacket has secured its place as a style staple. Sturdy, yet soft and comfortable, and multi-functional, yet simple and elegant – the clean layout of the garment and its timeless appeal have made it a classic silhouette that never goes out of style.
Design Brief
When designing our field jacket it was important to recognise the history of the field jacket and incorporate its trademark features, while also exploring the latest fabrics and materials to deliver a first class luxury field jacket that would offer our customers true versatility. The brief was to produce a field jacket that would look equally at home when worn over a three piece Savile row suit or paired with a jumper and jeans for the weekend. We believe we have achieved this critical objective.First Class Materials
The most important part to any jacket is the outer shell material and it needs to offer the wearer good protection against the British weather including protection
from the wind and rain. As a result we turned to the Carlyle Dry Finish waxed fabric by famous British mill - British Millerain. The 4oz raincoat fabric comprises of two lightweight cotton twill layers bonded together with a durable water repellent finish.
The inside body of the coat is lined with a brushed check cotton cloth from coveted mill Soktas with a 100% silky viscose lining from Bernstein & Banleys for the interior sleeves.
We use antique brass YKK zips along with real buffalo horn buttons throughout the field jacket that offer both character and longevity to the jacket. For extra warmth the inside collar and cuffs are finished with navy corduroy from Brisbane moss.
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We use antique brass YKK zips along with real buffalo horn buttons throughout the field jacket that offer both character and longevity to the jacket. For extra warmth the inside collar and cuffs are finished with navy corduroy from Brisbane moss.
Handmade in England
Like all of our UK made clothing, our field jacket is handmade in our Suffolk factory by experienced British tailors and seamstresses. Each jacket takes a whole day to make from start to finish and is cut by hand.Styling Our Field Jacket
As mentioned earlier our field jacket looks equally at home over a work suit or to wear at the weekend with a shirt and a nice pair of jeans or trousers. We personally like a pair of our create your own selvedge jeans and new Oxford button down collar shirts that offer a smart but casual look. For shoes the field jacket looks great with both smart trainers or more options including loafers and brogues.Looking After Your Field Jacket
Any waxed jacket needs to carefully looked after. We do not recommend putting it in the washing machine or dry cleaning it as the wax will come off. If you get dirt on it we suggest waiting for it to dry and brush it off. If it won’t come off then try cold water and a sponge. Over time the wax will wear off and eventually you will need to re-wax the jacket which is normally available at any reputable dry cleaning company.View our Field Jackets
