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!
@JamesLeung8 ай бұрын
Exactly! I was having a hard time finding one that fits like the classic. Thanks for watching 😊
@Plague_Doc228 ай бұрын
As a history buff, this stuff is right up my alley. Looks clean and love the cropped look.
@JamesLeung8 ай бұрын
Love to hear it! Thanks for watching
@HarryHas8 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.
@JamesLeung8 ай бұрын
Thank you mate!! I’ve been looking for years, finally happy!
@HcmfWice3 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-vx9ek8 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.
@Ruhtra118 ай бұрын
Bought one of these 3 years ago, and it's my most worn piece.
@JamesLeung8 ай бұрын
Love to hear it! Which version did you get?
@Ruhtra118 ай бұрын
@@JamesLeung Same as you, with the longer pull tab, just in a large.
@krejons8 ай бұрын
I want that jacket since I watched Tim Roger's review of Cyberpunk 2077
@JamesLeung8 ай бұрын
He has great taste!
@coffee-jezus8 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.
@lolaphearse36888 ай бұрын
So glad you found what you love!
@flufftronable8 ай бұрын
Looks great, you will enjoy it for many years.
@JamesLeung8 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙏
@jamieward35748 ай бұрын
Beautiful. Great choice James. Ive never actually bout one but I've been very tempted more than once
@JamesLeung8 ай бұрын
Thank you! I’ve had my eye on one for a long time now. Glad I finally got it!
@mmanuhin8 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.
@JamesLeung8 ай бұрын
Fanatic deal!! I love it so much
@walkerck8 ай бұрын
The very best version is the William Gibson collection Buzz Ricksons MA1. Perfection.
@JamesLeung8 ай бұрын
It look so nice! I wanted the green colour
@1d0ru3 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
@JamesLeung3 ай бұрын
They definitely need to bring it back! Thanks for watching
@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
@JamesLeung8 ай бұрын
I’m not sure if they make those, worth having a look!
@foxbritten8 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
@JamesLeung8 ай бұрын
Love to hear it man! Let me know if you get one 🙌
@naomi_lyon8 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 👍
@JamesLeung8 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!
@VenkteshShivam8 ай бұрын
definitely think Harry and James click upload button together
@flufftronable8 ай бұрын
They have acknowledged this many times.
@astroboirap8 ай бұрын
whilst having breakfast in bed?
@for_nothing_important8 ай бұрын
How many times do you people have to say this lmao
@tomaszmrozek1768 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.
@JamesLeung8 ай бұрын
Great to hear!
@dangerdawg2 ай бұрын
That jacket slays! The fit, the style, everything about it is on point. You look hot wearing it.
@JamesLeung2 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙏
@133taxi7 ай бұрын
That jacket looks great 👍🏻 I have a vintage original Alpha ma1 & yes they are nothing like Alpha turns out today . Great video 👍🏻
@louieslimane3Ай бұрын
I just bought this jacket because of this video. thank you!
@JamesLeungАй бұрын
Nice! You’re going to love it
@Lilkevin1209able6 күн бұрын
Were you looking at the heritage version or the 1960s? The 500$ version seems closer to the BR
@kennixox2622 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.
@maureencora13 ай бұрын
My Favorite Jackets Are A-2, B-3, G-1, MA-1, N-2B & M-3B. Very Chic. (smile)
@InspiralJezАй 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!
@JamesLeungАй 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
@mykolajavorskyi1614 ай бұрын
Hey mate, just wondering any tips on cleaning. It is told Dry Clean Only, but maybe you tried gentle machine cycle?
@KnightSquire24 күн бұрын
Do you find the wool collar itchy ever, mine sometimes itches me.
@JamesLeung23 күн бұрын
Not so far!
@spuckuk70398 ай бұрын
I really want the William Gibson edition of the jacket, fantastic story behind it
@JamesLeung8 ай бұрын
Yes I love that one!
@andreysivolapov23918 ай бұрын
nice review of the excellent jacket. I have the RMC one
@JamesLeung8 ай бұрын
Lovely! I was looking at that one as well but it seems to be more rare.
@Nicholas-V3 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.
@sasha53202 ай бұрын
Yeah, Buzz Ricksons are awesome, no discussion about that💪🏼👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@JamesLeung2 ай бұрын
Agreed! 🙏
@nym5qu178 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.
@JamesLeung8 ай бұрын
Sounds great!
@nicholasbraybrooke80358 ай бұрын
Love the brown trousers where are they from?
@dfusco733 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 ????
@Mrarmageddon82 сағат бұрын
Well done video, but finding a used one of these in XL is basically impossible.
@chrisread33528 ай бұрын
Hey mate, where would you recommend buying thick crew neck knits, kinda like the one you are wearing in the video? cheers.
@JamesLeung8 ай бұрын
Mine is from wings of liberty but I’ve seen them in Weekday and COS. Also vintage military ones on eBay 👍
@benfulman12318 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 :)
@JamesLeung8 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-zw1ik7 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
@jed23ify24 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.
@Lilkevin1209able4 күн бұрын
I was looking at the Bronson mfg ma-1 1950s. Seems comparable to buzz rocks on at half the price
@thameddler7 ай бұрын
Love Buzz Rickson’s 👍
@JamesLeung7 ай бұрын
Hope I can get more from them!
@thameddler7 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
@akumbasumatary8298 ай бұрын
what’s your opinion on the h&m heron bomber jacket?
@JamesLeung8 ай бұрын
It’s a little bit busy looking for me but the fit looks nice 👌
@motorrebellАй бұрын
Awesome Jacket BUT the Insane Price is totally Overboard !
@massivejew50658 ай бұрын
So sick ❤. What size did u go with?
@JamesLeung8 ай бұрын
I went with medium, it’s perfect!
@UnimportantAcc8 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
@JamesLeung8 ай бұрын
Yes that’s what I was thinking! I got very lucky, I always wait around for a bargain haha
@eugenekim14428 ай бұрын
That UFC card yesterday was peak. Hope you watched it.
@JamesLeung8 ай бұрын
Watched the whole thing, crazy card!
@patrickpatel55278 ай бұрын
I think the bomber jacket suits your body shape. You look pretty sick !
@JamesLeung8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!!
@BobMaree8 ай бұрын
Very good vidoe mate Some nice jackets mate 👍
@JamesLeung8 ай бұрын
Thanks mate!
@xyzcr3wАй 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?
@JamesLeungАй бұрын
Yeah try a large or even XL. The sleeves kinda bunch up anyway and the length is short.
@xyzcr3wАй бұрын
@ Thanks I’ll give it a try
@MA97A8 ай бұрын
Do you still have your Represent Bomber jacket?
@JamesLeung8 ай бұрын
Nah that’s long gone!
@TomSmith-yc5pt8 ай бұрын
Whats the sweater your wearing james
@JamesLeung8 ай бұрын
It’s from wings of liberty 👍
@TomSmith-yc5pt8 ай бұрын
@@JamesLeung cheers
@Lilothestitch8 ай бұрын
That’s a really nice outfit. Also are you taking suggestions for outfits to wear?
@JamesLeung8 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yes definitely 👍
@Lilothestitch8 ай бұрын
@@JamesLeung How can I suggest them?
@MrSloika21 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.
@Drownedinblood8 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.
@JamesLeung8 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@nicola5yap8 ай бұрын
How you guess your size buying from eBay
@JamesLeung8 ай бұрын
I asked the seller for the exact measurements 👍
@TomSmith-yc5pt8 ай бұрын
Real McCoy also do stunning ones
@JamesLeung8 ай бұрын
Yes they look lovely!
@FasFas1608 ай бұрын
My ideal bomber is the one made by hyein seo. Truly 10/10. But i'm too broke to buy it.
@JamesLeung8 ай бұрын
That one is hella nice!!
@koivo118 ай бұрын
Nice fit 👍
@LsntobillhicksАй 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.
@JamesLeungАй бұрын
5ft 10 and I went for medium
@Bewareofthewolves8 ай бұрын
This brand makes quality pieces but don’t seem to get much attention
@JamesLeung8 ай бұрын
Yeah true, maybe because it can be difficult to get hold of in the US/UK.
@ItWasNamedUnintentionally7 ай бұрын
reminds me of the travis bickle outfit
@mkphilly8 ай бұрын
5'10" 140lb. Right. Been a while. 😎
@WazirAziz-g1h2 ай бұрын
Yeah, agreed its not for everyone.
@FPSZeb8 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.
@JamesLeung8 ай бұрын
Yep they do look flat, it’s strange!
@spuckuk70398 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-rr5jq2 ай бұрын
No orange lining, I think that's also the signature of the jacket. Shame. Fantastic jacket, otherwise.
@JamesLeung2 ай бұрын
I believe orange lining came later (Vietnam war era)
@Chris-rr5jqАй бұрын
@@JamesLeung You're right, but I prefer it.
@Flatl1neFred2 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.
@JonathanGrandt8 күн бұрын
Meanwhile Bronson…
@phatnguyen-cp9gs8 ай бұрын
can I get your height and weight?
@JamesLeung8 ай бұрын
5ft 10, 140lbs
@tokyodrifttt8 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_edc8 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.
@JamesLeung8 ай бұрын
I love that way of thinking! Yep you’re probably right! Thanks for watching