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BR15164 / BUZZ RICKSON'S AVIATION ASSOCIATES Duffel Coat

BR15164 / BUZZ RICKSON'S AVIATION ASSOCIATES Duffel Coat

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BR15164
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BR15164 / BUZZ RICKSON'S AVIATION ASSOCIATES Duffel Coat
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The name “duffel” comes from Duffel, a town in Antwerp Province in Belgium. This town s specialty, a sturdy twill weave wool cloth known as fustian weave, was exported throughout Europe. It is a strong fulled cloth that does not easily stain in water, and as it offers excellent cushioning it was even used for inner lining of explosive boxes. Originally worn by Scandinavian fishermen as work clothes, a duffel coat s basic design had a toggle and rope closure so that it can be opened and closed wearing gloves. It is said that toggles originated from the buoys used in fishing and for this reason were made of wood. The coat s other characteristic, the hood, is intended to protect the wearer from the cold. By wearing the coat from the head, the hood prevents the body temperature from decreasing. The duffel coat has been adopted by the U.K. Navy since World War II; however, the background that led to its adoption is not clear. The first model is characterized by three toggles at the front and a hood with an adjustable snap button. In addition, the strap attached to the inside hem is designed for the wearer s legs to be passed through to prevent the hem from flapping on the vessel in the sea wind. Simple yet offering cold protection, the U.K. military s duffel coat subsequently had fans in countries all over the world.

AVIATION ASSOCIATES

From the 1920s through the 1940s , various types of flight jackets were commercially available at the market featuring the elements of Army spec. When examining the old photos during the World War, we were able to spot a few pilots with a non-Army issued jacket. Officially, soldiers were not allowed to wear non-Army issued jackets, but the regulation became loose during the actual war time. The difference between Army issued and non-Army issued can mainly be seen on the design and material usage, but the similar color was used in accordance with the original Army-issued products to meet military regulations. And also the design of non-Army products were obviously based on Army issued items, many non- Army jackets were somewhat modified with a bit of original twist, providing really classical look to the eyes. Aviation Associates was the legendary line that commercially manufactured by the previous contractor Buzz Rickson MFG. We would sincerely want you to feel the spirit of our product through these jacket.
size
size shoulder width Width Length Sleeve Length
Size SHOULDER WIDTH BODY WIDTH BODY LENGTH Sleeve Length
36 (S) Around 44.0cm  Around 52.0cm Around 102.5cm Around 62.0cm
38 (m) Around 47.0cm  Around 55.0cm Around 107.0cm Around 63.5cm
40 (L) Around 50.0cm Around 57.5cm Around 110.0cm Around 65.5cm
42 (XL) Around 52.5cm Around 60.0cm Around 114.5cm Around 66.0cm
Due to the characteristics of the material and the method of finishing, there may be slight individual differences in the dimensions of various parts of the product.
Also, depending on the setting or environment of your terminal, the color of the product may differ slightly from the actual color.
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Klaxon is a discerning Japanese select shop originating from Kurashiki City, Kojima, in Okayama Prefecture – a region globally renowned as a center for denim fabric and the production of high-quality jeans. Learn more about Klaxon and our passion behind Japanese denims!

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