Dickies Men's Und Eisenhower Jacket

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Thanks to its greater comfort and the unobstructed ease it offered while operating a vehicle or carrying a sidearm, the Ike jacket design became a popular post-WWII uniform staple among federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. Through this creative expression, the New Romantics created their own scene, which ended up captivating the world through their music and style. By 1943, front-line skirmishes in North Africa and Europe proved the Parsons jacket insufficient and it was replaced by a completely redesigned field jacket. Eisenhower had already requested a waist-cropped style stemming from his appreciation of the functionality of the British Battledress jacket. They smashed fashion rules and gender binary codes in the way they dressed, as exemplified by one of their most famous members - Boy George.

Built around the layering principle, the M-1943 became the basic building block of a multi-environment, all-season combat uniform being developed by the Office of the Quartermaster General (OQMG) for worldwide combat. Made according to centuries of Alpine tradition to keep farmers and shepherds protected against harsh winters, Loden wool provides a more weatherproof, wind resistant alternative to the classic wool serge used in vintage Eisenhower jackets. This jacket is crafted from the brand’s signature twill and recycled 66 cloth and features a quilted lining for warmth on chillier days. Following the Guadalcanal Campaign, the 1st Marine Division under Major General Alexander Vandegrift were posted to the cooler climate of Melbourne, Australia. In 1947, the Army introduced a more closely tailored version of the Eisenhower jacket which was designated solely as a dress and parade uniform; the jacket was again modified in 1950 without button cuffs.

Featuring a sturdy cotton/poly twill construction, this go-to layering piece for work or the weekend will become an anchor in your workwear collection. We've refreshed the original Eisenhower jacket with fresh and bold styles like the super-flattering cropped cut. View all Latest New This Week Latest Sneakers Latest Launch Latest Lifestyle Latest Kids' Balmain Casablanca Cole Buxton Dime Folk JW Anderson Maharishi Neighborhood Norse Projects Universal Works WTAPS Y-3 OUR PICKS Gifting For Him Bestsellers The Japan Edit The Outerwear Edit END. In 1940, the Army adopted the first-pattern field jacket, the Jacket, Field, Olive Drab, or " Parsons jacket", named for Major General James K. The Air Transport Command (ATC) recommended development of a waist-length wool field jacket that could be worn under the M-1943 jacket as an added insulating layer.

Design highlights include a durable brass zipper, slash front welt pockets, as well as a hidden interior pocket, enabling high performance and functionality that has withstood the test of time. That anecdote, Fussell says, explains why Eisenhower refused to adorn his personal jacket with gilded buttons: He considered his jacket an every-warrior’s combat uniform. Going the extra mile with the fabric means our streamlined take can stand out - the better to honor the secret classic that this style of jacket has become.

Eaker's jacket had been specially made by a London tailor, modeled after the standard dress of the British armed forces.