The Instantly Fashionable French Army F1 Jacket

Good Afternoon folks

During my time in France and in New York there is one piece of militaria that always seems to make an appearance on the rues and streets of these two wonderful cities, the French Army F1 Combat Jacket Model 1980.

Here are photos of the jackets being worn by French soldiers.

These jackets were used by the French Military for most of the 1980s and the early 1990s.

Now here are some excellent examples of the jacket being worn in a fasionable way.

Paris

Paris

It also works well for men.

This is a really easy jacket to find at any Army Navy Surplus store and is generally reasonably priced.

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Ralph Lauren & The WWII M42 Paratrooper Uniform

Here is an excellent example of a WWII Paratrooper jacket inspiring high fashion.

Here is the uniform correctly worn during WWII.

Even during the war this jacket was seen as fashionable. Here is a photographe of famous war photographer Robert Capa downing the jacket.

and now Ralph Lauren's version of the jacket

This jacket named by Ralph Lauren as the "Polo Ralph Lauren RRL Mens Safari Military Jacket" is available for purchase at the below link.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002PX943O/?tag=aparka-20

This is a prime example of vintage military clothing inspiring modern fashion.

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Fashion Uniformed

Hello

My name is Alex Nishida and I am a WWII Enthusiast and senior at Champlain College, currently interested in further developing my family's Army Surplus Business in Chicago.
http://www.tfquilty43.com/

I have created this blog to document the types of examples of military influence or inspiration that is found in everyday fashion.

I hope that you enjoy my blog.

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