I've mentioned it here before, when I like something I don't own one or two or three of it. I tend to collect an embarrassing amount of it from white tennis shoes to shawl collar cardigans. The M-65 military jacket is no exception as it was the first style of outerwear I started really obsessing over as a youth. From Travis Bickle in Taxi Driver to Clarence Worley in True Romance it's been a weapon of choice for many classic anti-heros.
This is one of those pieces that Iooks just as good on the guys as the girls. Remember Alex Owens from Flashdance rocked that shit hard and sexy. I think the jacket's roots in utilitarian military make it look so amazing on a woman. Giving her just the right amount of edge. So if she has one hanging in her closet, you know she's dope as shit. Just don't let her steal yours...
Jake- I've been following your blog for a minute now. I don't think I've ever commented (not that I've never been compelled to, I just don't comment like that) but, I've seen your blog, it's content and your writing evolve steadily over time and at this point I'm really starting to enjoy your blog- thoroughly. 'Preciate that, boss.
Posted by: twitter.com/beenswank | Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 08:17 AM
Jake,
Who makes a good M-65 jacket at a decent price? Any help finding one would be appreciated. Thanks man. I love the blog.
Chet
Posted by: ChetHondo | Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 10:26 AM
Im going to go out on a limb and say in my experience - looks better on women !
Why? Because you expect it to look ok on a man. It can't really go wrong but women, they need to pull it off and generally when attempted - do.
Good post sir
Posted by: Garrett | Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 12:10 PM
I don't know how you do it Jake. Another amazing post.
Posted by: Richard | Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 02:59 PM
Nothing sexier than a woman rocking an M-65.
Posted by: B | Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 03:05 PM
In general, do men find it attractive when women wear classic men's clothes sometimes? What about all the time? Is it just the novelty that spurs attraction?
Posted by: Fern | Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 04:17 PM
I love it when women dress with a maculine edge. Of course like anything it has to be done right.
Posted by: P | Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 05:52 PM
Got mine 10 years ago surplus black market
(no liner)great post , great choice.
Posted by: thedayafteryoudie | Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 07:30 PM
First time i have commented on this blog and it's all the way from Australia.
Jake - i totally know what you mean. I have a similar jacket to the photo and my girl had it on a few weeks back paired with aviators and i went weak at the knees....
Keep the good stuff coming, your views and posts are refreshing, especially to an Aussie.
Posted by: Thomas | Friday, October 23, 2009 at 01:52 AM
Love your work Jake. Your blog is amazing!
Posted by: Jones | Friday, October 23, 2009 at 02:09 AM
Ah yes..i picked up that copy of i-D on my first trip to London back in March 2000 (spring fashion...edward enninful...london..what else?!). That said this image has a special place in my heart - I wouldn't have expected to see it here (but then again.)
Posted by: Stefan | Friday, October 23, 2009 at 02:47 AM
I LOVE THE BLOG JAKE! WHAT STYLE!!!
Posted by: Jessica | Friday, October 23, 2009 at 02:54 AM
For those looking for an M-65 jacket army surplus stores always have a dope selection. If you're looking for more sophisticated fits and fabrication Supreme makes one almost every season.
As always thanks for all the love.
Posted by: Jake Davis | Friday, October 23, 2009 at 06:02 PM
Dope ass blog Jake. Hot shit.
Posted by: Jun | Friday, October 23, 2009 at 10:48 PM
Great look Jake.
Posted by: Ray | Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 04:01 PM
Good design Jaket.
Posted by: Army Surplus | Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 07:05 AM
HI, this jacket is really marvelous. It displays the modern style of living and fashion.
Posted by: Army Surplus | Monday, March 15, 2010 at 12:56 AM
HI, this jacket is really marvelous. It displays the modern style of living and fashion.
Posted by: Round and Brown | Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 08:50 AM