Buzz Ricksons Military Jackets 2008

The new seasons Buzz Ricksons jackets aren't on the Buzz Ricksons site, but they are on the Hinoy Rakuten site. Here are a couple of interesting items:

Lacquered A-2. Most A-2 are aniline dyed, so a lacquer jacket should be more glossy and not fade.


William Gibson black A-1 and black cardigan (which can be worn under the A-2, or A-1 I guess).


William Gibson black M-65. Nice.


Navy Pea Coat. Nice!

Buzz Ricksons L-2B

BR: "In April of 1956, the F-102 Delta Dagger fighter aircrafts 327 FIS were stationed at George AFB in California and were the backbone of the air defense. The first recorded dispatch was when they moved to Thule AB, Greenland in July of ’58 and were active until ’60. Note the patch to be 327th FIS of the ADC jacket. Accessories: The squadron patch is on the right chest, the nameplate on the left chest, ADC patch on right shoulder sleeve and fuselage patch on left shoulder sleeve."


I find the L2B more comfortable than the MA-1 which is just too hot, heavy and bulky.

Here's a link to the Buzz Ricksons product page.

Buzz Rickson M-43 Service Shoes

The suede is immediately comfortable - compared to all leather boots which can take months to break-in. I really like the paraffin wax treatment of the suede - it gives the boots a nicely burnished appearance.

They're also cheaper than the Toys McCoys version (a remake of Steve McQueen's Great Escape shoes).

Here's a link to the Buzz Ricksons product page, and the boots on sale at Hinoya.