This Buzz Rickson's leather flight jacket has been thoroughly analyzed in terms of yarn spinning and weaving, fabric materials, parts, and form to reproduce the charm of vintage.
This is the Type G-1, a leather flight jacket developed by the U.S. Naval Air Force.
The G-1 was developed by the U.S. Navy in contrast to the A-2 by the U.S. Army Air Corps.
Along with the A-2, the G-1 is a very popular model that represents the leather flight jacket.
The leather flight jacket “TYPE G-1” is a leather jacket representing the Navy, which was born in 1950, with its roots in the M-422 developed in 1940 in response to the Army's TYPE A-2.
It has undergone several minor changes, and this 55-J-14 is also known as the first time the model name G-1 was used.
It is a jacket that can be called the pride of the Navy, which has been employed for more than half a century since its birth. It is a popular model of leather flight jacket that has established its position as a fashion item by being worn in a famous movie released in the 1980s.
The mouton collar has a chin strap, so it can be stood up for improved protection against the cold.
The back of the collar is decorated with the USN stencil that characterized the early G-1 models.
The outer material is goatskin (goatskin), which is characterized by its supple quality.
The tanning process is a combination of vegetable and chrome tanning, which is an important process that can be said to be the starting point of leather making, so it is finished with the durability of chrome tanning and aging, which is the charm of tannin tanning.
The leather jacket is soft and comfortable, but the pigmented finish gives it a solid weight.
The lining is made of 100% rayon satin fabric, which reduces friction when worn and allows the sleeves to be worn easily.
One flap pocket with button closure is provided on each side.
The left pocket has a pen pocket.
Double-layer knit ribbing at cuffs and hem in low and high gauge.
In addition to improving the fit, it also keeps cold air from entering.
The front has a zipper closure, and the inside has a storm flap to prevent wind from entering.
The pulls are made of leather, making it easy to open and close even with gloves, etc. attached.
An inside pocket is provided only on the left side of the body.
It has a slightly larger capacity than the flap pocket, making it a convenient size for storing small items.
The back has action pleats and the base of the sleeves has a two-panel three-dimensional design that allows for very smooth movement around the shoulders.
Ventilation holes under the arms allow heat trapped inside to escape.
・Made in Japan
Size Chart(cm)
Size/Back Length/Chest/Shoulder/Sleeve
XS(34)/60/48/41/63.5
S(36)/61/50/43/65
M(38)/62/53/45/66
L(40)/63.5/55.5/46/67
XL(42)/65/58/48/68
XXL(44)/67/60.5/50/69.5
