Buzz Rickson’s is a brand owned by the Japanese manufacturing company Toyo Enterprises Ltd.

Taking it’s name from Steve McQueen’s role in the 1961 Columbia Pictures movie ‘The War Lover’, Buzz Rickson was started in 1993. The brand is known for their iconic vintage military clothing and accessories that are made with quality and authenticity. More recently, Buzz Rickson’s has developed world-renowned vintage-style civilian work clothing, sport and flying coats, military chino trousers, and items of athletic apparel that include tube-body, loop-wheeled sweatshirts that sell out every season.

They make use of dead-stock components and custom re-commissioned fabrics which are all constructed on original vintage sewing machines, their products are second to none, and as close to the originals vintage items.

Buzz Rickson's Products

Buzz Rickson’s Lot BR15303 / US NAVY WWⅡ Utility Hickory Jacket

SGD259.00 Inc. GST
This jacket was prepared for prisoners of war by the US Navy during World War II. It is made of hickory stripes and has the same style as the Navy's denim utility jacket, with a rounded shawl collar and patch pockets at the bottom. The buttons are "change buttons" that fasten with a G-ring from the back, and unlike tuck buttons, they do not require special fastening tools and are not thread-fastened, making them a practical detail that will not come off if the thread breaks. Three items were prepared at the time: a hat and trousers. 100% Cotton Made in Japan

Buzz Rickson’s Lot BR12744 / US NAVY Dungaree Jumper

SGD259.00 Inc. GST
This denim utility jacket was adopted by the US Navy in the 1930s. Its official name is a dungaree jumper, and the warp threads are dyed with a dark indigo dye to hide stains from work, while the weft threads are made of twisted heather yarn. The buttons are fastened with a G-ring from the back, which is called a "change button." Unlike tuck buttons, they do not require special fastening tools, and since they are not fastened with threads, they have a rational detail that prevents them from falling off due to thread breakage. The collar is a shawl collar with no tip, so that it will not flap even when exposed to strong winds when working on the deck of a ship, and the back of the collar is cut on the bias, so after repeated washing, a unique distortion appears as wrinkles, giving it a deep flavor.   100% Cotton Made in Japan

Buzz Rickson’s Lot BR12247 / COAT, MAN’S COMBAT TROPICAL

SGD299.00 Inc. GST
The official name of the so-called "jungle fatigues" is "tropical combat uniforms", and it is a tropical field uniform that was adopted and issued during the Vietnam War. The material is lightweight and quick-drying cotton poplin, taking into consideration the tropical climate. The type is an improvement on the parachute coat from World War II, and is generally divided into three types: early, mid, and late. The most distinctive feature of the early type (first model) is the buttons exposed from the pocket flap. In Vietnam, most of the fighting took place in the jungle, and exposed buttons would get caught on branches or equipment, so the second model was improved to have hidden buttons that are not exposed outside the flap. Furthermore, the third model omitted the epaulets, waist adjustment tabs, and front flap. The material of the later model was also changed from cotton poplin to ripstop fabric. 100% Cotton Made in Japan

Buzz Rickson’s Lot BR02833 / SUIT-PNEUMATIC ANTI-G, TYPE G-3A HBT BAG

SGD319.00 Inc. GST
During World War II, the Type G-3A suit was adopted to reduce the G-forces exerted on pilots. The intense G-forces affect blood flow, causing blood to flow from the brain to the lower body, and if blood is lacking in the brain, the field of vision becomes pitch black, and eventually the pilot loses consciousness, resulting in a "G-lock" state. A suit was developed that tightly tightens the body with cords to prevent blood from flowing to the tips of the limbs. This bag was included to store the suit. The seams are carefully piped with time and effort, and the zipper uses a war-type TALON zipper. Although the capacity is compact, the transfer-type Air Force mark and the stencils that fill every corner show the pride of the Army Air Corps. 24cm x 21cm x 10cm Made in Japan  

Buzz Rickson’s Lot BR02763 / Brass Whistle

SGD69.00 Inc. GST
A survival whistle is also standard equipment for air force pilots. It is an essential piece of equipment for pilots, such as distress signals, and is an accessory that matches the A-2 or cotton flight jacket. Made to order by ACME, a trusted manufacturer that is synonymous with whistles and was founded by J. Hudson in 1870. It has achieved high quality backed by a long tradition. It is a famous episode that the crew of the luxury liner Titanic, which sank in 1912, also used ACME whistles. Today, it is a highly regarded international brand that is used by referees in a wide range of sports, including the Olympics, FIFA World Cup, UEFA Champions League, and NFL. You can also expect the brass to change over time to a tasteful texture. Size: Approx. 4.5 cm x Approx. 1.8 cm Made in England

Buzz Rickson’s Lot BR68913 / Horizontal Knitting Sweat Shirt “COAST GUARD”

SGD179.00 Inc. GST
This sweatshirt was worn during training by the Coast Guard. It features horizontal knitting, with the fabric of the body cut horizontally and switched to ribbed material on the sides. It is made with consideration for preventing shrinkage in length and stretching vertically and horizontally. Military-related patterns with this specification are very rare, and prices are soaring in the vintage market. Made in Japan

Buzz Rickson’s Lot BR29390 / Herringbone Work Shirt – Olive

SGD179.00 Inc. GST
A completely redesigned cotton herringbone shirt. The tightly woven herringbone fabric was developed during World War II as a protective garment against gas. This shirt is an original from Buzz Rickson's, and is made with twice the amount of thread compared to the herringbone fabric normally used for shirts, so it can withstand heavy use and the texture improves the more you wear it. 100% Cotton Made in Japan

Buzz Rickson’s Lot BR29390 / Herringbone Work Shirt – Black

SGD179.00 Inc. GST
A completely redesigned cotton herringbone shirt. The tightly woven herringbone fabric was developed during World War II as a protective garment against gas. This shirt is an original from Buzz Rickson's, and is made with twice the amount of thread compared to the herringbone fabric normally used for shirts, so it can withstand heavy use and the texture improves the more you wear it. 100% Cotton Made in Japan

Buzz Rickson’s Lot BR26082 / Cotton Covert Work Shirt – Brown

SGD179.00 Inc. GST
Cotton covert material was used for American workwear from the 1940s to the 1950s. It is a chambray-like fabric made by twisting colored and white warp threads together to make a single thread and weaving it into a single thread. By expressing the fine shades in the fabric, the aim was to make dirt that would get dirty while working less noticeable. 100% Cotton Made in Japan

Buzz Rickson’s Lot BR26082 / Cotton Covert Work Shirt – Black

SGD179.00 Inc. GST
Cotton covert material was used for American workwear from the 1940s to the 1950s. It is a chambray-like fabric made by twisting colored and white warp threads together to make a single thread and weaving it into a single thread. By expressing the fine shades in the fabric, the aim was to make dirt that would get dirty while working less noticeable. 100% Cotton Made in Japan

Buzz Rickson’s Lot BR25996 / White Chambray Work Shirt

SGD159.00 Inc. GST
The chambray shirt adopted by the US Navy is a long-lasting utility shirt that has been issued since the 1930s to the present day. This chambray shirt is a reproduction of a shirt adopted in the 1950s. Although the design and specifications have changed over the years, the shirts adopted in the 1950s from the beginning had gussets on both sides of the hem and a placket with a stand-up collar, a good old-fashioned specification. The chambray fabric of this era was loosely taut, and it shrank with repeated washing, resulting in a unique texture. 100% Cotton Made in Japan

Buzz Rickson’s Lot BR25995 / Blue Chambray Work Shirt

SGD159.00 Inc. GST
The chambray shirt adopted by the US Navy is a long-lasting utility shirt that has been issued since the 1930s to the present day. This chambray shirt is a reproduction of a shirt adopted in the 1950s. Although the design and specifications have changed over the years, the shirts adopted in the 1950s from the beginning had gussets on both sides of the hem and a placket with a stand-up collar, a good old-fashioned specification. The chambray fabric of this era was loosely taut, and it shrank with repeated washing, resulting in a unique texture. 100% Cotton Made in Japan

Buzz Rickson’s Lot 51904 / Gold Tiger Pattern Shorts

SGD249.00 Inc. GST
In the 1960s, the US military procurement headquarters in Japan chose to procure camouflage uniforms from Japan. This was because Japan had advanced printing technology, rapid production, and was also cost-effective. The patterns were left to the discretion of factories across Japan, which is why countless variations of tiger stripe patterns were created. Many of the early tiger stripes were made in Japan, but some were sent to Okinawa for sewing, and some were also manufactured in Thailand and around Vietnam during the latter part of the Vietnam War. These shorts are an original Buzz Rickson's product that has been modified by cutting the length of the pants. 100% Cotton Made in Japan S - W30" M - W32" L - W34" XL - W36"