When it comes to interpreting top-shelf vintage and antique clothing, you can’t do much better than the partnership between Warehouse and John Gluckow, especially when exceedingly uncommon garments like the USN Denim anti-gas parka are on the table.
Based on the scarcely-seen denim variant of everyone’s favorite gunner smock, this 10 oz. denim riff has all the trimmings we love to geek out on like a half placket, drawstrings for days, a cropped fit, and dual patch pockets at the hip. And although this is arguably a hardcore military piece, you’d never guess it based on the avante-garde nature of the design. The JG20 Sailor’s Pullover Denim Parka can play up with other military-inspired pieces but can also sail in a completely different direction — and it will work just as well.
African-American Mess Attendants in battle dress, July 1942. These men had volunteered for additional duty as gunners. Image via Naval History and Heritage Command
Closed out with a custom woven ‘Strong Arm’ tag paying homage to an old school Sweet-Orr label, skip the life-long search for an original destined for a storage bin and wear the crap out of this one instead, guilt-free. Gas mask not included with purchase.
Available for $425 from Clutch Cafe.
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