What started as functionality, somehow became sexy.
Why was it made?
I believe the MA-1 is an absolute icon. When I decided to delve into flight jackets as a theme, there was no reason to exclude it. That's all.
What was referenced?
As I delved into it, the pockets fascinated me.
I found a similar discovery here to the 557 G-jacket that sparked my passion for exploring clothing. At first glance, it looked like a normal single-welt pocket. But the thickness of the mouth fabric bothered me. It wasn't batting. Something was inside. Following it, I found that the pocket bag, which also served as a handwarmer, was folded in with the mouth fabric.
When I investigated the source of the thickness,
I found functionality folded within.
I love such discoveries.
Another thing that left an impression was the underarm. The cut of the wool inside and the design of the underarm with added gusset volume. The shape, designed to accommodate the movement of extending the arm forward in a cockpit, was hidden here.
What was chosen and what was discarded?
The process began with searching for a thin beige nylon for the outer fabric. There were very few options to begin with. Among them, I chose Limonta nylon twill, which was just barely the right shade, simply because its thickness and texture looked incredibly sensual. That reason alone was sufficient.
For the batting, since the original was wool, I looked for wool. However, I was particular about finding double-sided pile. The fluffy feel when worn is completely different from single-sided. The individual pieces from that era had become boa-like with age, and that was good. So, I thought, why not just wash it from the start?
On the back of the outer fabric, we've applied FUKUBORI's cerulean blue lattice print. This specification only makes sense for lined items, as the print subtly shows through to the front. This translucency creates the unique expression of this jacket.
What is this garment?
Within FUKUBORI, I believe the MA-1 is one of the few items that possess an "alluring quality."
The texture of the Limonta nylon, the fluffy feel of the wool, the rounded arm line, and the cerulean blue seeping through to the surface. Things that were born from functionality overlap, creating an alluring charm when worn.
Functionality, at some point, had transformed into allure.
That kind of garment was the MA-1.