Vintage French Air Force Ike Jacket Circa 1950s
The Jacket That Makes You Look Rather Splendid Without Even Trying
Look, we won't pretend this 1950s French Air Force jacket is anything other than utterly fetching. It's the sort of piece that arrives and you think, well, that's rather good actually. Based on the silhouette worn by Supreme Allied Commander Dwight D. Eisenhower, it's got all the proper gravitas of military heritage without making you feel like you're larking about in fancy dress.
Why Choose Our Vintage French Air Force Jacket
Properly Handsome Construction: 100 percent cotton that's been around since the 1950s and somehow still looks marvellous. The sort of fabric that improves with wear rather than apologising for itself.
Glorious Period Details: Button fastened front with flap breast pockets that actually serve a purpose, epaulettes that sit just right, button adjustable waist, and a small peak lapel that's delightfully subtle. No unnecessary faffing about.
High Waisted Silhouette: That rather good vintage cut you see in all the right photographs. Fits at the natural waist like it was made for actual humans rather than dress rehearsal dummies.
Product Details
Material: 100 percent cotton
Fastening: Button front with button adjustable waist
Features: Flap breast pockets, epaulettes, small peak lapel
Fit Guide: Model is 6 foot wearing size medium
Era: Circa 1950s, vintage condition
The sort of jacket that becomes part of your uniform. Rather good for anyone who'd quite like to look rather good without seeming to have tried too hard about it.
SHIPPING + RETURNS
THE RATHER IMPORTANT BITS
This rather lovely piece ships directly from our brand partner - we work with independent brands who are absolutely brilliant and work frightfully hard to create beautiful things.
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RETURNS
You have 14 days to return items.
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