Few pieces of clothing have travelled the earth like the field jacket has. Designed as a lightweight, utilitarian solution for the battlefields of Europe and the Pacific during WWII, it evolved into the famous M-65 jacket in the jungles of Vietnam, before being reborn as a Hollywood icon on the backs of Pacino in Serpico, De Niro in Taxi Driver, and The Terminator.

The original M-65 field jackets came equipped with four functional pockets for storage – two chest pockets and two hip pockets. We’ve kept this same construction, while adding an extra hidden zipped chest pocket and two huge back pockets for travelling.

The jacket is fitted with two angled upper chest pockets which close securely with storm flaps and metal snap fasteners. And inside the left chest pocket you’ll find a second concealed zipped pocket for valuables, treasure maps, or ancient relics.

At the back of the jacket we’ve built in two huge storage pockets. They’re 35cm deep. They can hold at least 3 litres. And they fasten shut with robust metal snaps. So if you’ve left your bag at home, you can use your jacket instead. The pockets are constructed with a curved entrance so you can easily reach into them without having to take the jacket off.

We start with a green military fabric which we cut, sew and construct into jackets. The jackets are coloured again as we submerge them in a sand-coloured dye, blending the two colours to lighten the green. Finally they’re lightly stone-washed to create a patina around the seams and metal components. This process gives every jacket its own distinctive visual texture that means no two jackets will ever be the same.

As well as creating unique colours and patterns that make each jacket look like it’s stepped off a film set, this method of repeat dyeing and washing relaxes and softens the material to make the jacket feel like you’ve already owned it for 20 years. And the more adventures you take it on, the more it will continue to mould to your body and develop its own unique fade patterns. 

The jacket is constructed from a lightweight blend of cotton for comfort and nylon for strength. Milled in Italy the material is soft, malleable and breathable thanks to its cotton base. It’s then reinforced with 25% nylon for increased durability, creating a dense, wind-resistant weave. It makes it the kind of jacket you’ll want to travel the world in.

When the weather turns hostile you can adjust the collar for protection. You can flip it up to convert it into a high collar that covers your neck, before fastening it across your throat with the latch and button.