uniform experiment x Alpha Industries – MA-1 Jacket
The resurgence of the military inspiration in menswear has lingered long enough that it’s inaccurate to label the phenomenon a trend. Japanese label uniform experiment regularly mines that aesthetic to great effect, and this latest release with frequent collaborative partner Alpha Industries results in a modern interpretation … READ MORE
Ace Hotel x Alpha Industries – Waterproof Fishtail Parka
You can trust a design that’s been tested on the backs of our armed forces, worn day-in and day-out literally in the trenches. And since 1959, Alpha Industries has done just that; they’ve taken the gear issued to our military and modify it ever so slightly for duty in … READ MORE
New Era x Alpha Industries – MA-1 Jacket
New Era Japan reached out to classic military-spec company, Alpha Industries, to produces these MA-1 jackets for their Spring 2013 Start Up Collection. The reversible jacket gives a completely different facade, with the navy/white side showing its varsity persona. Inverting the jacket will reveal the military green … READ MORE
mastermind JAPAN x Alpha Industries – M-51 Jacket
This is the second installment of collaboration with Alpha Industries and mastermind JAPAN, celebrating the 2nd anniversary of their mastermind VILLA online shop. Unlike the previous N-3B jacket, this M-51 jacket is decorated with original patches and embroideries on key locations of the garment. Again, two versions … READ MORE
mastermind JAPAN x Alpha Industries – N-3B Jacket
In order to commemorate the 2nd anniversary of mastermind JAPAN‘s mastermind VILLA online shop inside ZOZOTOWN, the prolific Japanese brand has worked with Alpha Industries for a pair of N-3B Jackets. As Alpha still supplies the military with military spec products, these jackets are as authentic as … READ MORE
uniform experiment x Alpha Industries Ribbed N-3B Parka | Available Now
Japan’s uniform experiment continues its ongoing collaboration with Alpha Industries, this season refashioning the iconic N-3B Parka as part of its U.E.N. series for the “Untitled” A/W 2011 collection. Built with a 100% nylon shell and featuring removable faux fur trim on the adjustable hood, the cold … READ MORE
XLARGE x Alpha Industries N-3B Parka
Xlarge Japan has gotten together with military apparel specialist Alpha Industries on the iconic N-3B Parka. Custom sized by Xlarge Japan and available in blue or black colorways, the garment features the traditional details of the classic military cold-weather parka: synthetic fur-trimmed hood, nylon outer shell with … READ MORE
uniform experiment – Spring/Summer 2011 Collection Lookbook
Almost as a cohesive unit to the prior Sex Pistols inspired Nike Dunk Hi, the Spring/Summer 2011 Collection from Japan’s uniform experiment plays of the themes of England’s Mod and Punk Movements. Disenchanted youths run amuck with anarchists parading on the street, the disintegration of social orders … READ MORE
uniform experiment – Spring/Summer 2011 Collection Preview
English youth cultures are the inspiration for the Spring/Summer 2011 collection by uniform experiment. The collection is entitled England’s Dreaming and both founders/designers Hirofumi Kiyonaga and Hiroshi Fujiwara has close ties with England. Included in the collection are knit cardigans, stoles, damaged mod’s coat and pea coat … READ MORE
Cool Cats x Alpha Industries – MA-1 Jacket
French curators of everything cool, Cool Cats, have collaborated with American manufacturer Alpha Industries on their very first MA-1 jacket. Having been influenced by the military aesthetic since it’s inception, Cool Cats looked to work with the authentic manufacturer of military jackets for this special collaboration MA-1 … READ MORE
