William Gibson M-51 Parka Black Shorts 14oz Japanese Selvedge Denim

14oz Japanese Selvedge Denim

Made of durable cowhide with an embossed Buco iron buckle

BR100L Shackle M

Along with the M-65 field jacket

This extra heavy Japanese denim is at the limit of what is possible and not for the faint of heart

William Gibson M-51 Parka Black Shorts 14oz Japanese Selvedge DenimBlack version of the "M 51 Parka" from the Buzz Rickson x William Gibson collection. The M 51 Parka from Buzz Rickson's is an updated version of the M 48 Parka, developed during World War II. To protect US forces from the cold, a layering system was developed so that the parka could be worn over regular clothing. While the original model was made of thick cotton sateen, Oxford cotton nylon was used from 1952 onwards, which also made the parka