![]() The best staple pieces seem to be ones that grew out of functional necessity, and the bomber jacket is no exception. Here we take a closer look at the history of the jacket you’ll be wearing for the foreseeable future. Bomber jackets are not part of a trend they are a bonafide timeless wardrobe essential, and are built to last despite having a fairly conservative price tag when it comes to outerwear. As wide-ranging as its appeal has been, the iconic jacket has always managed to strike a chord among emerging youth movements, which explains its current status as a well-known and much-loved streetwear staple. The jacket possesses a rich history which can be traced from its military origins through various subcultures including the punk and skinhead movements, gay communities in the 1980s, and more recently the high fashion set. The bomber jacket is one of the most popular outerwear styles of current day, and probably the most famous piece of military clothing to find crossover success as a piece of civilian wear. Aligning El Solitario’s disruptive ethos with Alpha’s iconic military functionality was to bring something unique and full of purpose in today’s ubiquitous streetwear scene. ![]() This is what has always attracted El Solitario and its founders to the Alpha brand. Alpha Industries is synonymous with garments trusted by soldiers, sailors and aviators to protect them from the most dire conditions across land, sea and air.
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