Buzz Rickson William Gibson Black US Army M-51 Fishtail Parka - Men's Military Coat Jacket BR14969 | Vintage Style Outerwear for Urban Exploration & Cold Weather Adventures

Buzz Rickson Parka William Gibson Black US Army M-51 Fishtail Parka Men's Military Coat Jacket BR14969

This fishtail parka jacket is made in Japan and produced by Buzz Rickson ( Buzz Ricksons Buzz Rickson's ) William Gibson Collection from Toyo Enterprises. The pattern construction of this parka is modeled after the United States Army classic military M-51 Parka (US Army M-1951 Mod Parka Coat, Mods Coat) with classic design, but this fishtail parka has been re-designed with the Buzz Rickson's William Gibson collection own detailing, contemporary interpretation and modernize fit for a more casual look and fashion purpose. The original olive-drab colorl has been replaced by the symbolic black color of the William Gibson collection. The beauty of this piece is the balance of classic construction and modern updates from Buzz Rickson's William Gibson collection. Made of 100% cotton heavyweigt, single-ply, unlined, non-stretch, tightly woven cotton back satin fabric. And this William Gibson parka features a frontal zip closure with storm flap, knee-length in front and dips to a longer length in back, snap up fishtail at back, fixed hood, two large exterior pockets and adjustable button tab cuff. This product is US and EU size. And this William Gibson M1951 parka is intended to wear as a Ultra Loose Fit just as the vintage originals did. This mod parka is a type of coat intended to be worn as the outermost garment. This is an extremely easy-wearing coat style with plenty of room for adding layers of clothing. *The original M-51 comes with a quilted liner, but the liner is not included in this product. This military outerwear is new original creations by Buzz Rickson William Gibson collection from Toyo Enterprises.

Gender : Men.

Fit : This product is US and EU size. And this William Gibson M1951 parka is intended to wear as a Ultra Loose Fit just as the vintage originals did. This parka is a type of coat intended to be worn as the outermost garment. This is an extremely easy-wearing coat style with plenty of room for adding layers of clothing. So we recommend sizing down from your normal US/EU standard size. We suggest ordering one or two size smaller than you normally would. For example, if you normally wear a US/EU standard size M, Please consider to choose size S or XS. Please also refer to the following actual measurement of the garment itself to choose the right size. Fits may vary by style or personal preference.

Our model wears a size S and is 175cm/5'9″tall, 61kg/134lbs and 91cm/36" chest.

Available sizes.

The following provides approximate garment measurements. (Not body measurements).
Please compare actual garment measurements of our product to another you may own.

・Tagged size XS__Width: 23.6"__Length: 39.8"__Sleeve: 32.1"__Shoulder: 19.3"
・Tagged size S__Width: 25.2"__Length: 39.8"__Sleeve: 33.1"__Shoulder: 20.5"
・Tagged size M__Width: 26.0"__Length: 40.6"__Sleeve: 33.9"__Shoulder: 21.3"
・Tagged size L__Width: 26.8"__Length: 41.3"__Sleeve: 35.0"__Shoulder: 22.0"
・Tagged size XL__Width: 27.6"__Length: 41.3"__Sleeve: 36.2"__Shoulder: 22.8"

Width is half chest.
Lay the clothing flat and measure 3 cm under the armhole. Measure from side to side.

Made in Japan.
Brand-new, new condition with tags.
*All measurements are taken with the garment flat on the ground.
*Sleeve length is taken from the center back of the neck.
*Please understand that measurements may vary somewhat.
*Note that actual color may be slightly different from one in the photo.

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Outer shell : Fabricated from 100% heavyweight cotton sateen. Heavyweigt single-ply, unlined, non-stretch, tightly woven cotton back satin with a slubby and rough-hewn texture and rugged appearance and uneven surface from horizontal lines on the face of the fabric. It is high density and extremely durable. This cotton parka deliver the perfect combination of durability and natural softness for comfort. This item has a fashionable vintage feel and look.

Lining shell for body and sleeves : Unlined. And liner is not included in this product. No inside padding. Suitable for spring and fall seasons. Great for wearing mid-season or even in the winter with under heavy layering.
Types of garment closure (Placket type) : Zipper closure. Front Fastener from Crown Aluminum Spring Automatic Lock. Crown zipper with all-cotton zipper tape. The zipper is covered with a storm flap that fastens with snap buttons across the zipper. This design protects the wind from slipping through the front.

Storage : The mod parka has two large exterior pockets with flap closures secured by hidden snap buttons. Pockets are lined with wool pocket bags. The wool-lined pockets helped thwart the numbing effect on hands from the extreme cold.

Cuff type : Adjustable button tab cuff with inside elastic.

Hood style : The hood lined with 100% cotton lightweigt broadcloth. Fixed hood with adjustable draw cord that forms part of the outer shell. Leather tabs on drawstring on hood. A drawstring (drawcord) passes through the hood, allowing the aperture size to be adjusted.

Length : This fishtail parka is knee-length in front and dips to a longer length in back.

Pattern Type : Plain (Solid color).

Sleeve Style : Set-in sleeves.

Sleeve Length : Long sleeves.

Label : William Gibson.

Other details : Snap up fishtail at back. Fish-tail back (Fish tail Fishtail Parka). Button down epaulets. Internal waist adjusters (drawcord at the waist) and bottom hem drawstrings to seal out the wind. Shoulder epaulets with buttons. *The original M-51 comes with a quilted liner, but liner is not included in this product.

M-51 is the updated version of pullover parka, the M-48, from WW2 era and it was mainly issued to U.S.Army officers for the cold weather condition on the Korean War. This battlefield was considered as one of the coldest region U.S.Army has ever fought, and thus the layer system was adapted to be able to wear over ordinary equipment of clothing. The first generation (1951) was given a thick cotton satin shell, but 1952 or later model was replaced by oxford cotton nylon to cut down both cost and weight. Also,this jacket features a rubber strap-adjusting belt for solid sealing performance on the cuffs and wool pockets to ensure heat-retenition.

Model name : BR14969 Buzz Rickson William Gibson Collection Men's Cotton Parka with Classical and Fashionable Forms of Military Clothing / Mens U. S. Army M-51 Parka / M-1951 Mod Parka Coat, Mods Coat for Men / Lot No. BR14969 / WILLIAM GIBSON COLLECTION Type BLACK M-51 PARKA / PARKA-SHELL TYPE M-51

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