A-1 Jacket - Black Teacore Horsehide
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Nigel Cabourn needs very little introduction, but deserves one nonetheless: having over 50 years experience designing and working in the menswear industry, with multiple decades-old brands and international stores with cult followings under his belt. His eponymous brand has a focus on practical and hard-wearing textiles from vintage workwear, producing inspired takes on classic military apparel from the last century.
Originally standardized as a Summer flying jacket in 1927, the A-1 was the first flight jacket to utilize a knit waist and cuffs, a style that would go on to define the flight jacket silhouette for generations to come. Lighter, slimmer, and lacking the wool or sheepskin lining of cold weather flight jackets, it would eventually be superseded by the A-2 jacket in 1931 — yet another iconic flight jacket from the early 20th century.
Borrowing details from the original model as well as a few civilian updates from subsequent years, the Nigel Cabourn A-1 tweaks the style in a few notable ways. It features a bi-swing action back with a built-in half belt for shape & structure. The front placket closes up with a mixture of buttons, snaps, and a metal hook clasp just below the knit collar — two roomy flap pockets sit just above the hem as well, giving you plenty of room for storage.
The Nigel Cabourn version upgrades the sheepskin, opting instead for a heavyweight veg-tan horsehide leather, with a full black exterior and a rich brown core. Thick and sturdy, it will patina beautifully over time, as the dye wears away from the surface in some areas, revealing the natural core. The inside is lined with a 100% cotton twill for comfort and warmth, and the knit portions (the collar, cuffs, and hem) are all 100% wool, for maximum comfort and authenticity.
Fits true to size. Spot clean with leather care products only.
- 100% horsehide shell
- Vegetable-tanned tea core horsehide leather
- 100% cotton twill lining
- 100% wool knit trims
- Corozo nut buttons
- Two utility pockets
- Bi swing action back
- Half belt
- Relaxed fit
- Cropped torso
- Custom woven labels
- Internal hang tab
- Spot clean only
- Fits true to size
- Made in Japan
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A-1 Jacket - Black Teacore Horsehide
Size Guide
| Size | Front Length | Shoulder | Chest | Sleeve Length |
| 46 (Small) | 25" | 19.5" | 49" | 24.75" |
| 48 (Medium) | 26.25" | 19.75" | 51" | 25" |
| 50 (Large) | 26.75" | 20.5" | 52" | 26" |
| 52 (Extra Large) | 27.25" | 21.5" | 55" | 26.5" |
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