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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