Lot 2180 - NAF 1168 Aviator & Ground Crew Jacket - Khaki

Warehouse & Co. - Lot 2180 NAF 1168 Aviator & Ground Crew Jacket - Khaki

This tends to happen in a world of "new," but we can honestly say we've never been so excited for a Warehouse lineup. 98% of that excitement was for the jackets. They've always crushed denim, but we didn't know they could make jackets like this. They're absolutely as stunning in person as they are in pictures. The Lot 2180 is an impeccable reproduction. This, as the name would indicate, is based on the early NAF1168 order from the Naval Aircraft Factory. The fun part about this jacket is that it was worn not only by the Aviators but also the ground crew in the 1940s. It was the successor to the 37J1. 

We will never pass up a well made jungle cloth, and that's exactly what you're looking at here. Jungle cloth is a very tightly woven cord that you can only see the ridges of when you see it up close. These babies also feature an alpaca lining throughout the body and sleeves of the jacket. They've added eyelets under the armpit for extra breathability. The classic "D" patch-style pockets and knitted collar, waist, and cuff accents are the icing on the cake to this repro masterpiece. 

• High Density Selvedge Jungle Cloth
• 100% Cotton
• 100% Alpaca Lining
• Talon Zipper Front
• Armpit Eyelets 
• Knitted Wool Collar, Cuffs & Waistband
• Two 'D' pockets
• Made in Japan

A variance of +/-.5" is within tolerance. 

Fit Notes: Ryan is wearing a size 38 in the pics. His typcial North American size is a small and medium in Japanese goods. These, like their inspiration, are built with a roomier "one size fits a broader range of people" motto. You can see the pit-to-pit is rather large in the size 38 in order to fit extra layers underneath. The 38 was slightly roomy, but perfectly styled fit for Ryan. Shop owner Tommy could wear a 38 or 40. He would probably choose to stick with the 40. Tommy is 5'10," 165lbs with a 40" chest. 

Dry clean or spot clean only.