Buzz Rickson's William Gibson M-51 Parka Black Size:X-Large Part of the US Army

Part of the US Army 'Tropical Combat Uniform' the Tropical Combat Fatigue or Jungle Jacket as it became colloquially known has become a timeless classic in menswear

as with most Soundman garments

usually cut from a blend of wool and cotton and used for athletic wear

This 'Army Cloth' or cotton poplin has excellent breathability and a smooth texture

the jacket features all the characteristics of a classic Type II denim jacket

Buzz Rickson's William Gibson M-51 Parka Black Size:X-Large Part of the US ArmyThe collaboration between Buzz and William Gibson was established in 2004 after Gibson attributed a black MA 1 to Buzz Rickson's, worn by the main character in his novel 'Pattern Recognition". The jacket didn't exist, but such demand for the jacket spurred Buzz Rickson's to reach out and create a collection inspired by the fictional all black MA 1. The M 1951 Parka or Fishtail Parka was introduced to the US Army during the Korean War in the early