Dickies Men's Und Eisenhower Jacket

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With a gold toned zip fastening, this jacket is finished with solid colour throughout and the Dickies logo patch above the hem.

From day one, the New Romantics were creative and subversive - a younger generation that didn’t want to wear the clothes they were being sold, and no longer felt connected to the first wave of punk music. Eisenhower during WW2 for its uncomplicated and straightforward design, the iconic Ike has continued to evolve from its military roots to become a mainstay in authentic workwear styling. Over the years, the Eisenhower jacket has found appreciation with those who know who they are and have little use for labels or rules - the people that continue to inspire us and breathe life into the world we live in.

Staggered cuff buttons adjusted for layering or allowed a loose fit in warmer conditions, as did adjustable waist buckles. It's built tough thanks to Dickies' signature recycled polyester and cotton twill fabric and cut with a boxy fit for a more modern look.

Our site uses the latest 128 bit SSL security, complying with and exceeding all necessary security requirements to protect your details. It was popularized by the former American General / President whose name it bears, and it’s said to have been inspired by a jacket an English general Eisenhower met, who enlisted a London tailor to make one to his liking. Made according to centuries of Alpine tradition to keep farmers and shepherds protected against harsh winters, Loden wool provides a more weatherproof, wind resistant alternative to the classic wool serge used in vintage Eisenhower jackets. Save for its waist that featured a leather waist belt for enlisted men or a Sam Browne belt for officers, the single-breasted service coat resembled a suit or sport coat of the time; little about the design changed since the mid-1920s; [2] it featured notched lapels and four brass buttons from its open collar to its belted waist. A pair of "action-back" pleats extended from shoulder to waistband, providing freedom of movement with a slim fit.The jacket is completed with angled pockets and adjustable waist buttons and it's also water-resistant to protect you from the elements. Thanks to its greater comfort and the unobstructed ease it offered while operating a vehicle or carrying a sidearm, the Ike jacket design became a popular post-WWII uniform staple among federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. The generous fit across the shoulders and chest makes Unlined Eisenhower Jacket a universal fit for all.