A Modern MA-1, Created in Collaboration with a Legendary Military Wear Brand
Originating as a flight jacket for the U.S. military, the MA-1 is one of those timeless outerwear staples that transcends eras and trends. However, it's in the nature of fashion aficionados to seek not just the original design, but a new piece that captures a contemporary feel.Aya Ohtawa, a PR representative, walks us through the details of this noteworthy model, which honors the authentic design codes while infusing White Mountaineering's modern sensibilities into every aspect, from the silhouette and color scheme to the fine details.
Their collaboration partner, Alpha Industries, was founded in 1959 in Knoxville, Tennessee. It is a historic military wear brand with a long track record of manufacturing flight jackets like the MA-1, M-65, and N-3B based on strict MIL-SPEC (military specifications) and supplying them to the U.S. Department of Defense for many years.