Alpha Industries Fashion Story

For 60 years the MA-1 Flight Jacket is one of the key pieces from Alpha Industries. Its iconic design is both functional and fashionable. While it was originally conceived to provide potentially life-saving support for US Army fighter pilots, it has gone beyond the confines of military apparel to become a staple of fashion, inspiring to artists and designers alike. The orange lining was created to offer crashed pilots the possibility to wear the jacket inside out to draw more attention to the search troop. In case of an emergency, its smooth Flight Nylon material lets fighter pilots get on and off the jet more quickly without getting caught on any instruments.