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Introduction:
Whether you need a jacket for winters which has low temperature, or a light wear for springs or a military style shape jacket. It is mandatory that a good bomber jacket must've there in your wardrobe. But you should know about when it has been discovered and why it's fashion appealed during the Decades.
Origin of bomber jackets:
In world war I bombing was a common war strategy during the war which led to the development of air crafts and the training of fighter pilots. The first bomber jackets was introduced during the war made up of fur and leather, both are highly insulating materials that are well suited for cold , open air cockpits of bomber planes . The bomber jackets of today get its name from that time of the pilots and air crafts.
During world war II pilots used to get their planes at high altitudes . This results in the need of even warmer pilot jackets. These flight jackets become more and more innovative in material as well as in the styles.
Birth of a bomber jackets:
It was first created by Dobbs Industries, also known as Alpha Industries' predecessor in 1948. It was then introduced to the military in 1949. This flight jacket has been updated by a wool knit collar to replace the fur and provided with high quality nylon and polyester.
From cockpit to the street wear:
Military clothing’s has found its ways to stores and in the hands of civilians especially in the 50s and 60s. Simultaneously after world war II United States soldiers stationed in Japan in which hand made arts has been put on the bombers jacket and bringing them back to their places as souvenir. It became a fashion staple in the mid of 60s.
In the mid 70s and 80s there was a growing culture of hip hop music , art and fashion . Military attire has become the fashion of street wear. The artists could be seen in various military styles and trends which include heavy boots, camo prints and of course bombers jackets.
Flight jackets have changed their styles over the years with varying degrees of popularity. It has a classic and easily recognizable silhouette.
A loose fit.
Ribbed knit collar, cuffs and waistbands
Front sleeves and pockets are functional
The bomber jacket are widely appealing due to its versatility. It is one of the renowned outwear used over the world wide.
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