Finally... A Bomber Jacket That I Actually Like | Buzz Ricksons MA-1

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James Leung

James Leung

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@silviacarvalho90
@silviacarvalho90 8 ай бұрын
Love that bomber jacket. I've never understood why some bomber jackets these days are so long and slim fit, because originally they're supposed to be boxy fit!
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 8 ай бұрын
Exactly! I was having a hard time finding one that fits like the classic. Thanks for watching 😊
@Plague_Doc22
@Plague_Doc22 8 ай бұрын
As a history buff, this stuff is right up my alley. Looks clean and love the cropped look.
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 8 ай бұрын
Love to hear it! Thanks for watching
@HarryHas
@HarryHas 8 ай бұрын
That jacket looks beautiful. I’ve been on the same search for the perfect bomber and 100% agree with you about the Alpha Industries jackets.
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 8 ай бұрын
Thank you mate!! I’ve been looking for years, finally happy!
@HcmfWice
@HcmfWice 3 ай бұрын
Alpha Industries still manufactures the original fit for their jackets and coats, it’s called “Heritage”. They just also happen to produce other, more “modern” fits, for those who don’t like the puffy silhouette.
@RV-vx9ek
@RV-vx9ek 8 ай бұрын
Neat history lesson James, jacket looks rad. Always had a hard time getting into bomber jackets, precisely because of how they would try to "modernise" the fit, so I've just never had a proper boxy fit one. My only hang up is the funnel neck, always prefer a point collar to tbh.
@Ruhtra11
@Ruhtra11 8 ай бұрын
Bought one of these 3 years ago, and it's my most worn piece.
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 8 ай бұрын
Love to hear it! Which version did you get?
@Ruhtra11
@Ruhtra11 8 ай бұрын
@@JamesLeung Same as you, with the longer pull tab, just in a large.
@krejons
@krejons 8 ай бұрын
I want that jacket since I watched Tim Roger's review of Cyberpunk 2077
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 8 ай бұрын
He has great taste!
@coffee-jezus
@coffee-jezus 8 ай бұрын
I think there's something to be said for anything with a degree of legacy, a story to tell; be that the original history, the origin, the aspects that move you. [getting it for the price you did was fab as well]. Definitely a conversation starter in a coffee shop, or a day out .. and that's aces. I must admit I love things like that in general. I've fallen way into the films of Stuart Gordon, as well as 60's Spaghetti Westerns. The history of Barber Beats landed on my doorstep and a video on here called 'The Controversial Music Genre of Barber Beats' by Pad Chennington was a fab primer for what's been another ace rabbit hole.
@lolaphearse3688
@lolaphearse3688 8 ай бұрын
So glad you found what you love!
@flufftronable
@flufftronable 8 ай бұрын
Looks great, you will enjoy it for many years.
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 8 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙏
@jamieward3574
@jamieward3574 8 ай бұрын
Beautiful. Great choice James. Ive never actually bout one but I've been very tempted more than once
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 8 ай бұрын
Thank you! I’ve had my eye on one for a long time now. Glad I finally got it!
@mmanuhin
@mmanuhin 8 ай бұрын
I got mine for less than 70 pounds second hand in a vintage store in Toyko! Very good condition, love the fit and the warmth.
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 8 ай бұрын
Fanatic deal!! I love it so much
@walkerck
@walkerck 8 ай бұрын
The very best version is the William Gibson collection Buzz Ricksons MA1. Perfection.
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 8 ай бұрын
It look so nice! I wanted the green colour
@1d0ru
@1d0ru 3 ай бұрын
dreamed of a buzz ricksons since reading william gibson's "pattern recognition". also need uniqlo to bring back that straight fit selvedge... great looks in this vid
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 3 ай бұрын
They definitely need to bring it back! Thanks for watching
@Sam------
@Sam------ 8 ай бұрын
Cool jacket and nice video. I'm waiting for a MA2 bomber style. I'll check Buzz's website for that style. Collar or no collar, sometimes that matters depending on body shapes
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 8 ай бұрын
I’m not sure if they make those, worth having a look!
@foxbritten
@foxbritten 8 ай бұрын
Love this so much, I was just looking at OG MA-1 to find something better. Seeing that fit on you has me searching grail. Awesome stuff
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 8 ай бұрын
Love to hear it man! Let me know if you get one 🙌
@naomi_lyon
@naomi_lyon 8 ай бұрын
Always like to discover brands I'd never heard of before. I'm a bit surprised about the newer Alpha jackets fitting longer than the older ones. I must have been lucky, maybe I got an old stock one since it was in the sale, and in an unusual colour that I hadn;t seen anywhere else - I'm only 5ft 5 and mine sits at the top of my hip bones. It's 'puffy' - not like the ones in the picture shown here. And It's also lasted very well for me. Pity about these new ones; I did think abut doubling up because I love mine so much, but I probably won't now. As ever, an illuminating video, & love those details on your jacket btw 👍
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 8 ай бұрын
Yeah the older ones are perfect especially the made in USA ones. You must have got one of those! Sounds like a great pick up. Thanks for watching mate!
@VenkteshShivam
@VenkteshShivam 8 ай бұрын
definitely think Harry and James click upload button together
@flufftronable
@flufftronable 8 ай бұрын
They have acknowledged this many times.
@astroboirap
@astroboirap 8 ай бұрын
whilst having breakfast in bed?
@for_nothing_important
@for_nothing_important 8 ай бұрын
How many times do you people have to say this lmao
@tomaszmrozek176
@tomaszmrozek176 8 ай бұрын
Buzz Rickson is absolutely the best on the market. I own a quite few of them including B15D . Best jackets I've ever had.
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 8 ай бұрын
Great to hear!
@dangerdawg
@dangerdawg 2 ай бұрын
That jacket slays! The fit, the style, everything about it is on point. You look hot wearing it.
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 2 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙏
@133taxi
@133taxi 7 ай бұрын
That jacket looks great 👍🏻 I have a vintage original Alpha ma1 & yes they are nothing like Alpha turns out today . Great video 👍🏻
@louieslimane3
@louieslimane3 Ай бұрын
I just bought this jacket because of this video. thank you!
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung Ай бұрын
Nice! You’re going to love it
@Lilkevin1209able
@Lilkevin1209able 6 күн бұрын
Were you looking at the heritage version or the 1960s? The 500$ version seems closer to the BR
@kennixox262
@kennixox262 2 ай бұрын
I have a lot of flight jackets, both original and good number of Buzz Rickson's. A bit too warm to wear them in the desert, even in winter but great stuff. These day's I'm a bit shy of the USAF logo on the sleeve as I don't want to attract "Thank you for your service". Nor to I care to explain that it's a repo jacket and has been obsolete since 1960 or so. Most would not know the difference. Nor do I want to appear as a "cosplayer". Former USAF flyer, nomex CWU- 36, CWU-45 era.
@maureencora1
@maureencora1 3 ай бұрын
My Favorite Jackets Are A-2, B-3, G-1, MA-1, N-2B & M-3B. Very Chic. (smile)
@InspiralJez
@InspiralJez Ай бұрын
what a lovely jacket! i got two Alpha Industries from the 90s made in USA picked them up 50 quid each and they are so warm and puffy and great if a little short even in XL. So not sure what the sizing is on those Buss Rickson's are as everything is a little smaller and bit risky getting imported from japan to find out it too small, but I'm thinking about it. thanks for the video!
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung Ай бұрын
Can’t go wrong with vintage Alpha Industries! Yes I would always size up one if you’re importing from Japan! Thanks for watching
@mykolajavorskyi161
@mykolajavorskyi161 4 ай бұрын
Hey mate, just wondering any tips on cleaning. It is told Dry Clean Only, but maybe you tried gentle machine cycle?
@KnightSquire
@KnightSquire 24 күн бұрын
Do you find the wool collar itchy ever, mine sometimes itches me.
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 23 күн бұрын
Not so far!
@spuckuk7039
@spuckuk7039 8 ай бұрын
I really want the William Gibson edition of the jacket, fantastic story behind it
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 8 ай бұрын
Yes I love that one!
@andreysivolapov2391
@andreysivolapov2391 8 ай бұрын
nice review of the excellent jacket. I have the RMC one
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 8 ай бұрын
Lovely! I was looking at that one as well but it seems to be more rare.
@Nicholas-V
@Nicholas-V 3 ай бұрын
I think I am going to pick up their BR14920 "slender" MA1. Apparently it is a repro of a model the US military sold to the private sector which has a more slim fit.
@sasha5320
@sasha5320 2 ай бұрын
Yeah, Buzz Ricksons are awesome, no discussion about that💪🏼👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 2 ай бұрын
Agreed! 🙏
@nym5qu17
@nym5qu17 8 ай бұрын
I thrifted a bomber from rothco for like 30$, it retails for 65 and is super warm and insulated. Definitely a good affordable option if you don't care about it being a 1:1 high quality replica.
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 8 ай бұрын
Sounds great!
@nicholasbraybrooke8035
@nicholasbraybrooke8035 8 ай бұрын
Love the brown trousers where are they from?
@dfusco73
@dfusco73 3 ай бұрын
Hey James great video you are a man of style and you have now gave me the correct info that i needed so I am now going to order one in medium just like yours . thx for posting take care bud Regards D ps you are spot on with Alpha Ind jackets , wtf are they doing ????
@Mrarmageddon8
@Mrarmageddon8 2 сағат бұрын
Well done video, but finding a used one of these in XL is basically impossible.
@chrisread3352
@chrisread3352 8 ай бұрын
Hey mate, where would you recommend buying thick crew neck knits, kinda like the one you are wearing in the video? cheers.
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 8 ай бұрын
Mine is from wings of liberty but I’ve seen them in Weekday and COS. Also vintage military ones on eBay 👍
@benfulman1231
@benfulman1231 8 ай бұрын
Great video, James! Did you get the Buzz Rickson's LION UNIFORM INC MA-1? The one that appears on Buzz Rickson's site as 'MA-1 Slender'? I was wondering if you could assist me on the sizing: I'm 180cm, 71kg, athletic build, should I get a Medium or a Large? Thanks :)
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 8 ай бұрын
No I don’t believe this is the slender version. Sounds like you’re a bit heavier and taller than me so I’d try a large! Just keep in mind it is very short
@Tudorguy-zw1ik
@Tudorguy-zw1ik 7 ай бұрын
Hey man, I am looking to buy on…saw one for decent price…. It’s a size M, I normally wear M, I am 5ft6 75kg, do you recon it will fit? Thanks man
@jed23ify
@jed23ify 24 күн бұрын
Lovely jacket, unfortunately finding an XL on eBay is $500-900, I'm a little uncomfortable at the moment paying that much. I appreciate the Buzz Rickson craftsmanship, it's a beautifully made and cool jacket. Maybe I'll start with an Alpha Industry, but thank you for putting out this informative video.
@Lilkevin1209able
@Lilkevin1209able 4 күн бұрын
I was looking at the Bronson mfg ma-1 1950s. Seems comparable to buzz rocks on at half the price
@thameddler
@thameddler 7 ай бұрын
Love Buzz Rickson’s 👍
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 7 ай бұрын
Hope I can get more from them!
@thameddler
@thameddler 7 ай бұрын
@@JamesLeung I live in their 40s/50s style sweats and chinos. Recently picked up some Vietnam era combats too and loving those. I go to American Classics in London to buy, I find sizing is quirky so prefer to try on rather than buy online. Hope you manage to obtain more pieces.. I fancy one of their tanker jackets as an MA1 alternative. Cheers Eddie
@akumbasumatary829
@akumbasumatary829 8 ай бұрын
what’s your opinion on the h&m heron bomber jacket?
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 8 ай бұрын
It’s a little bit busy looking for me but the fit looks nice 👌
@motorrebell
@motorrebell Ай бұрын
Awesome Jacket BUT the Insane Price is totally Overboard !
@massivejew5065
@massivejew5065 8 ай бұрын
So sick ❤. What size did u go with?
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 8 ай бұрын
I went with medium, it’s perfect!
@UnimportantAcc
@UnimportantAcc 8 ай бұрын
Wow I had no idea how much the Alpha Industries bombers had changed. The modern design looks terrible, same cut as asos or Primark... Bagging one of these for £150 is nuts, sounds like you had a stroke of luck there
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 8 ай бұрын
Yes that’s what I was thinking! I got very lucky, I always wait around for a bargain haha
@eugenekim1442
@eugenekim1442 8 ай бұрын
That UFC card yesterday was peak. Hope you watched it.
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 8 ай бұрын
Watched the whole thing, crazy card!
@patrickpatel5527
@patrickpatel5527 8 ай бұрын
I think the bomber jacket suits your body shape. You look pretty sick !
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!!
@BobMaree
@BobMaree 8 ай бұрын
Very good vidoe mate Some nice jackets mate 👍
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 8 ай бұрын
Thanks mate!
@xyzcr3w
@xyzcr3w Ай бұрын
Lol brother I’m 5’6 and 200 lbs. even if I wasn’t a gym rat my natural proportions are Neanderthal. I need the width of a larger and the sleeves of a medium. Think this jacket would be good for me?
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung Ай бұрын
Yeah try a large or even XL. The sleeves kinda bunch up anyway and the length is short.
@xyzcr3w
@xyzcr3w Ай бұрын
@ Thanks I’ll give it a try
@MA97A
@MA97A 8 ай бұрын
Do you still have your Represent Bomber jacket?
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 8 ай бұрын
Nah that’s long gone!
@TomSmith-yc5pt
@TomSmith-yc5pt 8 ай бұрын
Whats the sweater your wearing james
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 8 ай бұрын
It’s from wings of liberty 👍
@TomSmith-yc5pt
@TomSmith-yc5pt 8 ай бұрын
@@JamesLeung cheers
@Lilothestitch
@Lilothestitch 8 ай бұрын
That’s a really nice outfit. Also are you taking suggestions for outfits to wear?
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 8 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yes definitely 👍
@Lilothestitch
@Lilothestitch 8 ай бұрын
@@JamesLeung How can I suggest them?
@MrSloika
@MrSloika 21 күн бұрын
The US military stopped issuing MA-1 jackets in the late 80's or early 90's at which point the jacket was replaced with a fire resistant jacket made of Nomex. Alpha Industries continued to make the MA-1 in the US for several years after the military contract expired then they switched their entire US production to the new Nomex jackets at which point production of the MA-1 jacket was outsourced. Today most MA-1 style jackets are pure rubbish. I'm sure this Japanese made jacket is high quality, but the price is bonkers. This company also makes reproduction M-65 jacket liners for $380! INSANE! I remember buying genuine M-65 jacket liners at the local surplus store for $10.
@Drownedinblood
@Drownedinblood 8 ай бұрын
Military clothing always has little details that are just useful, even if not for the original purpose. Just wish it had more flattering cuts and wasn't too overtly military.
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 8 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@nicola5yap
@nicola5yap 8 ай бұрын
How you guess your size buying from eBay
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 8 ай бұрын
I asked the seller for the exact measurements 👍
@TomSmith-yc5pt
@TomSmith-yc5pt 8 ай бұрын
Real McCoy also do stunning ones
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 8 ай бұрын
Yes they look lovely!
@FasFas160
@FasFas160 8 ай бұрын
My ideal bomber is the one made by hyein seo. Truly 10/10. But i'm too broke to buy it.
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 8 ай бұрын
That one is hella nice!!
@koivo11
@koivo11 8 ай бұрын
Nice fit 👍
@Lsntobillhicks
@Lsntobillhicks Ай бұрын
What’s your size? I just bought a few different Black William Gibson models to find my perfect size. One of them I can’t return and I think it may fit you. Hit me.
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung Ай бұрын
5ft 10 and I went for medium
@Bewareofthewolves
@Bewareofthewolves 8 ай бұрын
This brand makes quality pieces but don’t seem to get much attention
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 8 ай бұрын
Yeah true, maybe because it can be difficult to get hold of in the US/UK.
@ItWasNamedUnintentionally
@ItWasNamedUnintentionally 7 ай бұрын
reminds me of the travis bickle outfit
@mkphilly
@mkphilly 8 ай бұрын
5'10" 140lb. Right. Been a while. 😎
@WazirAziz-g1h
@WazirAziz-g1h 2 ай бұрын
Yeah, agreed its not for everyone.
@FPSZeb
@FPSZeb 8 ай бұрын
I was also looking at the alpha industries one until i saw a guy in my local pub this christmas just past. I've always thought bomber jackets have a little puff to them but this alpha industries one that i saw looked flat. so i decided to leave it.
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 8 ай бұрын
Yep they do look flat, it’s strange!
@spuckuk7039
@spuckuk7039 8 ай бұрын
Shame about alpha industries, I've an older one of their parkas that fits a lot closer to the original design and it's great
@Chris-rr5jq
@Chris-rr5jq 2 ай бұрын
No orange lining, I think that's also the signature of the jacket. Shame. Fantastic jacket, otherwise.
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 2 ай бұрын
I believe orange lining came later (Vietnam war era)
@Chris-rr5jq
@Chris-rr5jq Ай бұрын
@@JamesLeung You're right, but I prefer it.
@Flatl1neFred
@Flatl1neFred 2 ай бұрын
i wear a vintage early 70s ma1 and i can confirm the quality has indeed g one downhill, wool isn't a thing for it sadly. Contemporary non-ricksons are quite shit though, and even early alpha industries (St. Army) is seriously below the quality of even the 70s original.
@JonathanGrandt
@JonathanGrandt 8 күн бұрын
Meanwhile Bronson…
@phatnguyen-cp9gs
@phatnguyen-cp9gs 8 ай бұрын
can I get your height and weight?
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 8 ай бұрын
5ft 10, 140lbs
@tokyodrifttt
@tokyodrifttt 8 ай бұрын
I wish we stop lumping Harry and James together as one entity. The meme has been overdone to death and the other dude is insufferable to listen to and looks awful in his outfits. James videos are detailed and well explained and I think he would prefer his own identity and recognition of his own work.
@dark_gravity_edc
@dark_gravity_edc 8 ай бұрын
Buying a story I get to continue adding to for $100 makes more sense to me. You got an amazing deal, or companies are screwing us on their prices when we buy it local. Probably the latter.
@JamesLeung
@JamesLeung 8 ай бұрын
I love that way of thinking! Yep you’re probably right! Thanks for watching
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