I have always considered The Field Jacket a menswear staple. If you don’t own one, you better get on it.
The field jacket is one of those styles that was originally conceived out of utility; the field jacket signature is its two hip and two chest pockets which were perfect for storing everything a military man needed. Originally issued by the US Army as the M-43 jacket; its original purpose was to keep soldiers warm and dry during World War II (where it got updated to the M-65 jacket). What I love about it? It has enough pockets for everything I need to get me through my day – smart phone, wallet, lip balm, keys…
The Spring-Summer 2016 runways were packed with new and classic takes on this piece of functional outerwear. My two favourites are posted above (high and low) – keep it classic with J. Crew on the left(or an army surplus store) and change it up with some Saint Laurent on the right.