Innovative fusion: The Alpha Industries x Highsnobiety cooperation
For the collaboration between Alpha Industries and Highsnobiety, we tapped into its vast archive of utilitarian, military-designed outerwear and remastered two of its most iconic products. The collaborative MA-1 Bomber and N3-B Parka reference the storied histories of both items while elevating them with new details.
The N3-B parka, the first product that Alpha ever produced for the military, was designed for the US Air Force in 1945 so that pilots could fly comfortably in cold conditions. Our version of the jacket retains many of its original features, such as the utility pockets on the left sleeve, a high zip-up neck, and (most importantly) detachable faux fur around the hood.
This collaborative N3-B has been upgraded through two customer colorways, and a more oversized, boxy fit to the original design. There is also contrast paneling in tonal matte nylon and custom branding throughout the design.
A jacket that was also designed for the Air Force, the MA-1 is Alpha Industries' signature product and arrives with a new fit created by Highsnobiety. More boxy fitting than the standard MA-1, the jacket is wide in the body with thick ribbing at the bottom of the jacket and sleeves to cinch it in.
Similar to the mid-length parka coat, the bomber jacket is detailed with contrast paneling in tonal matte nylon while Highsnobiety branding can be found on the interior storm flap, flight ribbons, and woven flag labels.
