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.
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Buzz Rickson’s Lot BR42592 / WILLIAM GIBSON BLACK M-51 Trousers
These field trousers, made from cotton satin fabric used on the reverse side, were adopted by the US Army in 1951. Around this time, the Army adopted the M-51 series setup layering system as combat uniform for cold weather. Under a wool field shirt and field trousers were worn over an undershirt and drawers, and then a cotton field jacket and field pants were worn on top of that. All M-51s were designed with cold weather in mind, and the loose fit emphasizes trapping body heat and blocking out the cold air. The cord loops on the inside of the waist are a detail for attaching the metal hooks at the ends of suspenders. The BLACK MA-1 was first produced by Buzz Rickson's to commemorate the brand's 10th anniversary.
William Gibson
's world-renowned novel "Pattern Recognition," the words "Buzz Rickson's Black MA-1" are inscribed on the jacket worn by the protagonist. The Buzz Rickson's Black MA-1 jumped straight out of that novel and was born into reality. The standard color for the MA-1, which was officially adopted by the US Air Force in the 1950s, was originally sage green, but there were no other authentic BLACK MA-1s on the market that were black and used military-spec parts and materials based on military specifications. As a result, it was well-received and became a hot topic among users who sought authenticity in the market. Even if each material is specified as black, the way it is dyed differs depending on the material, and when they are assembled into a single jacket, subtle differences in colour become apparent, making it clear how many different materials the flight jacket is made of.
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Buzz Rickson’s Lot BR14975 / WILLIAM GIBSON Black Combat Tropical
The Jungle Fatigue is a field uniform designed for subtropical regions. The first model, with buttons exposed from the pocket flaps, originally used cotton poplin, but this one uses cotton nylon, which is lightweight and has superior strength. The BLACK MA-1 was first produced by Buzz Rickson's to commemorate the brand's 10th anniversary.
William Gibson
's novel "Pattern Recognition," the words "Buzz Rickson's Black MA-1" are inscribed on the jacket worn by the protagonist. The actual Buzz Rickson's Black MA-1 jumped out of that novel and was born. The standard colour for the MA-1, which was officially adopted by the US Air Force in the 1950s, was originally sage green, but there were no other BLACK MA-1s on the market that were black and used military-spec parts and materials based on mil-spec standards. As a result, it was well-received and became a hot topic among users who appreciate authenticity in the market. Even if each material is specified as black, they will dye differently depending on the material. When these are assembled into a single jacket, subtle differences in color will appear, clearly showing how many different materials the flight jacket is made of.
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Buzz Rickson’s Lot BR42500 / Trousers, Cotton Wind Resistant Poplin, Olive Green
The "Jungle Fatigue" uniform, a tropical field uniform adopted and issued during the Vietnam War, includes trousers similar to the jacket. The exposed buttons of the first model were replaced with concealed buttons in the second model and later, and the straps that secured the contents of the cargo pockets were eliminated. Furthermore, the waist adjustment tabs were changed from buttons to metal fittings, and the material became ripstop fabric.
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Buzz Rickson’s Lot BR29143 / William Gibson Black Chambray Work Shirt
A black version of the blue chambray shirt, a bestseller at Buzz Rickson's for over 20 years since its release. Attention has also been paid to the color of the stitching thread, and the selvedge chambray fabric, woven on an old-fashioned loom, has a unique uneven texture due to the uneven tension, and its texture improves with each wear.
100% Cotton
Made in Japan
Buzz Rickson’s Lot BR79731 / 527th Bomb Squad Slub Tee
Buzz Rickson’s Lot BR79730 / Phantom Phlyer Slub Tee
Buzz Rickson’s Lot BR79729 / 310th Fighter Squad Slub Tee
Buzz Rickson’s Lot BR79192 / Slub Yarn Henley Neck Tee (Asst. Colours)
Henley neck undershirts have long been used by the US military and were an essential uniform for soldiers during demanding missions. This Henley neck undershirt is an original design by Buzz Rickson's, and the body uses slub yarn, which is found in jersey knit fabrics from older eras. The front closure is a different color from the body, creating a classic color scheme.
100% Cotton
Made in Japan
Buzz Rickson’s Lot BR42637 / U.S. Marine Corps. M-1944 Denim Pants (Short Length)
These Buzz Rickson's original utility trousers are made from denim, based on the trousers adopted by the U.S. Marine Corps in 1944. With their relatively large pockets and flap closures, these trousers are luxurious, requiring a large amount of denim fabric. The three-dimensional pockets create areas prone to wear and tear, giving them a unique texture and appearance compared to other trousers.
100% Cotton
Made in Japan
Buzz Rickson’s Lot BR42635 / Trousers, Working, White Twill
These Buzz Rickson's original army denim trousers are made from cotton twill. The black speckles visible in the fabric are evidence of a time when cotton was crushed and used as is during the spinning process, before spinning technology was advanced, faithfully reproducing the texture of a bygone era. Workwear worn by laborers in America. In America, painters who painted the white walls of buildings wore white trousers so that white paint stains would not be noticeable. From this background, white work trousers eventually came to be known as painter's pants and became popular.
100% Cotton
Made in Japan
