M47 Field Jacket
French military clothing with a different appeal to American military clothing.
Introduction.
When it comes to vintage military clothing, American military wear is first on the list.
The M35 and M38 motorcycle jackets adopted by the French military and the M47 introduced here are famous when it comes to European military wear. The M47 field jacket, which was adopted in the 1950s, is introduced here.
High sewing skills typical of France
The M47 is more famous for its cargo pants than for its field jackets, and although there are anecdotes from Margiela, it is understandable that they are popular as they are very good cargo trousers that are also compatible with the trendy loose fit. This time, it is not trousers that are introduced, but field jackets that are the jacket.
France, which was exhausted by the Second World War, received assistance from the USA and provided military equipment. At the time, the American military uniform was the M43, and the French military uniform, influenced by the M43, was the M47.
The M43 is made from cotton herringbone twill fabric, while the M47 was made from cotton twill fabric in the early years before it was replaced by the M64 later on, and the M47 was made from cotton herringbone in the later years. The M47, on the other hand, is a military uniform, so it is naturally made on the assumption of mass production and sturdiness like the M43, but there are French innovations here and there that are typical of France with its history of clothing culture.
Looking at the silhouette, the M43 has a linear silhouette, while the M47 consists of a somewhat curved silhouette. The purpose is that both the M43 and M47 are made for ease of movement and functionality in combat, but the subtle narrowing of the body width, shoulder width, sleeve shape and sleeve length are made to fit the body better than the M43. It may sound rough, but it is interesting to compare the difference between the M47 and the M43, which has a long history in clothing and was mass-produced with a subtle range of adjustment to suit the wearer’s body shape, compared to the M43, which was made with the American idea that big is good.
I myself love both the M43 and M47 military items and it is hard to say which is more attractive, but when I think about the jeans to match, I feel that the M43 goes well with jeans that are damaged or faded, while the M47 goes well with jeans that are not damaged or faded so much.
It doesn’t matter if you are not a fan of vintage clothing, and in fact I myself am not that particular about it, but when I take photos and write articles on the subject, I can see a vague image of it in some way. The fabrics are herringbone and twill, and I feel that the presence or absence of a sheen also has an influence.
Although the article is not in context, the M47 is somewhat nicely made compared to American military, and is a recommended field jacket for those who feel American military is hard or want to combine military with a clean look. I chose the M47 because, although it is a genuine military item, I feel that it is somewhat more refined than American military items and is more in tune with modern fashion.
Examples.
Details.
- 100% cotton twill.
- Four pockets on chest and sides
- Shoulder flap and cuff closure buttons
- A-body silhouette.
- Thicker armholes.
- Modern silhouette when sizing is close to modern clothing sizes and choosing the right size for your body.
- Shoulder width and sleeve shape are true to size.
Combination.
- M47 field jacket, previous period specification, cotton twill material, size 44.
- T-shirt style henley neck knit : TOM FORD size 46
- Denim : Lee 101Z 1950s waist 30inch:length 33inch
- Shoes : Loro Piana : White Sole
- Hat : Borsalino
- Watch : IWC Mark 11 1940s
- Sunglasses : Ray-ban WAYFARER 90’s(BAUSCH+LAMB)
Conclusion.
I love military items and wanted a field jacket different from the M43 and M65, so I got the M47 field jacket. Compared to American military, the modern silhouette and construction is everywhere, and although it is a genuine military item, it is not as hard as American military, so it is useful for a wide range of wearing styles.
This item is recommended for those who want to add a military item that is not too hard to mode fashion or Italian style, rather than American casual.
Shop
The M47 Field Jacket introduced this time was purchased at Post78.
Post78 is a shop that handles a lot of high quality, long-lasting items that the owner, who loves clothes, is particular about. I also enjoy talking about fashion with the owner, who loves clothes, when I shop.
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