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60 Years of the MA-1
As Alpha celebrates the year anniversary of the MA-1 bomber, office chatted with Didi Richards, Dao-Yi Chao, Joekenneth, and King Marie who starred in their ‘Icons’ campaign to detect out what makes the jacket iconic to them.
Didi Richards
“The bomber jacket is iconic to me because it can be styled so many different ways! Casual, business, business-casual, it’s a very versatile piece. I’m also pretty biased to olive green – I love a excellent earth tone!”
Dao-Yi Chow
“The MA-1 has remained a staple in my wardrobe throughout my life. I recognize so much with its functional aesthetic and the idea that it can mean so many things to so many distinct folks but still remain consistent and unwavering. It’s democratic yet very unique, and very few brands and products can represent that to someone. That’s the definition of an icon to me.”
Joekenneth
“The nostalgia of seeing the jacket throughout my upbringing in Brooklyn, makes it a memorable piece of apparel, but it’s also the timeless design and versatility of the jacket that make
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Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Nylon and cotton |
| Brief description | Jacket, MA-1 flight jacket, nylon, Alpha Industries, Merged States, |
| Physical description | MA-1 flight jacket of stone-grey nylon with bright orange lining, zip front, elasticated cotton knit cuffs and waistband. |
| Production type | Ready to wear |
| Object history | Registere Alpha Industries T-ShirtManufacturer identification Manufacturer identification Name: Alpha Industries, Inc. Corporate Headquarterscom Streetaddress: Park Meadow Drive Address addition: Suite South Tower ZIP Code: City: Chantilly, VA Country: US EU economic operator Name: Alpha Industries GmbH und Co. KGeu Streetaddress: Siemensstr. 11 ZIP Code: City: Neu-Isenburg Country: DE |