A Brief History of the Iconic M-65 Field Jacket | Res Ipsa - RES IPSA

A Brief History of the Iconic M-65 Field Jacket | Res Ipsa

Aspen, CO — From its introduction in 1941 to its last major renovations in 1965, the M-65 Field Jacket has evolved from a thing of utility and war-time necessity to streetwear phenomena. From the battlefields and jungles to Hollywood blockbusters to the US civilian streets, the M-65 garment, like our repurposed Vintage 501 denim , is an iconic, simple and perfect style piece for men and women of any generation. Read more about the history of the everlasting, versatile Vietnam Field Jacket and Res Ipsa's PEACE & LOVE Vintage M-65 Field Jackets.  

Res Ipsa PEACE & LOVE Vintage M-65 Field Jackets
Josh, Res Ipsa Co-Founder, in M-65 Field JacketCo-Founders, Josh & Odini, in vintage Res Ipsa PEACE & LOVE x M-65 Olive Green Field Jacket, January 2019, @ Res Ipsa in Aspen, CO.

Co-founder Josh Moore in Res Ipsa M-65 Field Jacket
Josh in Res Ipsa PEACE & LOVE x M-65 Field Jacket, January 2019, Morocco.

Brand Manager, Cole Crouch, in Camo M-65 Jacket Brand Manager, Cole Crouch, in Res Ipsa PEACE & LOVE x M-65 Field Jacket, January 2019, Aspen, CO. 

Res Ipsa M-65 Field Jacket

Res Ipsa M-65 Field Jacket
Res Ipsa M-65 Field Jacket
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Our vintage M-65 Field Jackets are one-of-a-kind additions to a wardrobe. Our M-65 Field Jackets are available at Res Ipsa in Nantucket, Aspen, Vail, Los Angeles and Malibu. 

Email us with questions or special requests: info@resipsausa.com. 
 


Evolution of the M-65 Jacket 

M-43 Field Jacket
1940's
The US Army introduced the M-43 Field Jacket in 1943. Did you know that the year corresponds to the style of jacket? The M-43 Jacket was introduced in WWII with a first-of-its-kind layering principle. It was built for warmth. 

M-51 Field Jacket
1950's 
In 1951, the jacket progressed from the M-43 to the M-51. The M-51 featured "notable attributes (that) included a 9 oz, water-resistant, windproof cotton sateen, snap fasteners instead of buttons or zippers, button cuffs, a pointed collar, and had a separate hood that could be attached." 


M-65 Field Jacket
1960's
In 1965, the US Army released the M-65 Field Jacket because they knew the Vietnam climate demanded an upgraded jacket from the 1950's. The most notable design difference was the concealed hood. Contracted with the Dept. of Defense, Alpha Industries designed the iconic jackets in Knoxville, TN. Their practical design has survived for decades.
M-65 Field Jacket

Alpha Industries designed the iconic M-65 Field Jackets

Hollywood x M-65 Field Jacket

Hollywood x M-65 Field Jacket

Hollywood x M-65 Field Jacket

Hollywood x M-65 Field Jacket

Hollywood x M-65 Field Jacket
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