{"product_id":"buzz-ricksons-x-william-gibson-ma-1-slender-flight-jacket-black","title":"Buzz Rickson's x William Gibson MA-1 Slender Flight Jacket – Black","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBorn from an unexpected connection between Japanese military reproduction specialists and one of the most influential science fiction writers of our time, the \u003cb\u003eBuzz Rickson's x William Gibson Black MA-1\u003c\/b\u003e has become a \u003cb\u003emodern icon\u003c\/b\u003e with a remarkable story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn his groundbreaking \u003cb\u003e2003 novel Pattern Recognition\u003c\/b\u003e, William Gibson introduced \u003cb\u003eCayce Pollard\u003c\/b\u003e, a fashion-sensitive, anti-fashion protagonist whose most treasured possession was a black Buzz Rickson's MA-1 flight jacket. There was just one problem: neither the U.S. Air Force nor Buzz Rickson's had ever produced an authentic MA-1 in black. The jacket existed only in Gibson's imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eInspired by this fictional creation, Buzz Rickson's brought the jacket to life in \u003cb\u003e2004, launching the William Gibson Collection\u003c\/b\u003e as part of the brand's tenth anniversary. The result was a distinctive interpretation of the legendary 1950s military flight jacket, combining historically accurate materials and construction with an entirely black appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eBR16027 Slender Model\u003c\/b\u003e retains the original MA-1's unmistakable character while introducing a slimmer, more contemporary silhouette. It maintains a traditional, \u003cb\u003eshorter flight jacket\u003c\/b\u003e length, with a fitted waistband and a clean, balanced profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eConstructed from \u003cb\u003eheavyweight 2\/2 nylon twill\u003c\/b\u003e based on \u003cb\u003e1957 USAF specifications\u003c\/b\u003e, the jacket features a substantial \u003cb\u003ewool-cotton pile interlining\u003c\/b\u003e for insulation. Authentic-style \u003cb\u003eCrown aluminum zippers\u003c\/b\u003e, wool-lined handwarmer pockets, ribbed wool cuffs and collar, and the \u003cb\u003esignature utility pocket on the left sleeve\u003c\/b\u003e preserve the functional details of the original military design. A distinctive \u003cb\u003ewhite U.S. Air Force insignia print\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring the historic winged star emblem, and snap-fastened oxygen attachment tabs on the upper chest add individual character to the otherwise understated black design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMade in Japan with Buzz Rickson's exceptional attention to historical accuracy, the Black MA-1 Slender represents a rare meeting of military heritage, literature, and contemporary menswear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBuzz Rickson's x William Gibson Black MA-1 Flight Jacket\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBR16027\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular Fit\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShell: Heavyweight 2\/2 Nylon Twill (1957 USAF Specifications)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterlining: 58% Wool \/ 42% Cotton Pile\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrown Aluminum Front Zipper\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuilted Interior Wind Flap\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Wool\/Rayon-Lined Exterior Pockets With Snap Closures\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Cotton Twill-Lined Interior Pockets\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZippered Sleeve Utility Pocket With Pen Slots\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed Wool Collar, Cuffs \u0026amp; Waistband\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOxygen Tabs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eU.S. Air Force Winged Star Insignia Print On Upper Left Sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWilliam Gibson Collection Label\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade In Japan\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHubertus is 176cm tall, weighs 88kg and wears a size \u003cstrong\u003e42.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eJürgen is 188cm tall, weighs 85kg and wears a size \u003cstrong\u003e42.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot sure about your size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind our measurement chart below (Fitting Guide) and see how we measure. \u003cbr\u003eStill not sure? 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