This is a type MA-1, a flight jacket for the intermediate zone (middle temperature zone), made by Buzz Rickson's, a brand that thoroughly analyzes yarn spinning and weaving, fabric materials, parts, and forms, and revives masterpieces of flight jackets in the modern age.
This model is “Black MA-1” that is the origin of “William Gibson Collection” that has been developed in various items now, starting with the production of the fantastic MA-1 that appears in the novel, and in addition to the quality made by Baz Lixons, the arrangement given only to this series, and all materials The black MA-1 is the origin of the “William Gibson Collection.
What is the WILLIAM GIBSON COLLECTION?
It is a black MA-1 made by Buzz Rickson's that appeared in “Pattern Recognition,” a work by William Gibson, a world-renowned novelist.
The William Gibson Collection was born from the reproduction of this historically nonexistent “BLACK MA-1” in the same setting as in the novel recommended by Mr. Gibson.
The items of Buzz Rickson's are not simply replaced with black, but the details arranged for this collection, the parts and materials of military standard based on mil-spec are used, and the manufacturing process that can be said to be the core of Baz Lixons is based, so this series is highly evaluated by users who are genuine. This is a series that has received a high evaluation.
The zipper is equipped with a size 10 crown auto-locking zipper that is easy to pull even when wearing gloves.
There is a nylon oxygen tab next to the zipper to secure the oxygen mask hose, and a loop on the side to pass the ICS (communication device) cord.
The cigarette pocket (utility pocket) on the left shoulder can hold four pens, and is equipped with a brass pen cap on the bottom as a protector to prevent the pen tip from tearing the fabric.
The design has been reproduced down to the parts that cannot be seen, a specification that can only be achieved by Buzz Rickson's, which owns vintage items from that era.
The collar, hem, and cuffs have wool ribbing.
The ribbed cuffs are knit in a seamless loop, and the low and high gauge weave provides a good fit and prevents cold wind from entering.
The wind flap, which is attached behind the zipper to prevent wind from entering, is rounded at the top and has a post-mid-term shape.
The flap has zigzag stitches to prevent it from slipping because of the thin wool filling inside the flap.
Four pockets are provided, one on each side of the waist and one on the inside as well.
Snap buttons allow for easy opening and closing.
One of the interesting aspects of the history of flight jackets is the use of the most advanced materials of the time.
The MA-1 uses a sturdy fabric called heavy nylon twill, which is both robust and flexible, in the military regulation color of sage green.
The lining is made of nylon twill, which is lighter than the outer fabric.
The wool pile filling enhances warmth and protection from the cold.
The size and form are rearranged from the government-issued MA-1 to create a modern silhouette with a longer length and cleaner body width and arms.
The back of the MA-1 is shorter than the front, which was designed to prevent the waist from sticking out when seated in the cockpit, following vintage specifications.
The MA-1 is a timeless masterpiece in the history of flight jackets that has been used by numerous pilots, and its style is not confined to the military category, but still has a presence as a military fashion item.
・Made in Japan
Size Chart(cm)
Size/Back Length/Chest/Shoulder/Sleeve
S(36)/65/55/43/65
M(38)/67/57/45/67
L(40)/70/60/47/68
XL(42)/71/61/49/69
XXL(44)/72.5/63/51/70
