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M-59 Fishtail Mod Parka
Ready-to-Wear · Fishtail Shell

M-59 Fishtail Mod Parka

A fishtail parka update that brings Alpha’s military-shell language into a relaxed modular coat.

$200 at ALPHA INDUSTRIES

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Story & heritage

The official M-59 page says the parka is inspired by the U.S. Army M-51 Fishtail Parka. Alpha turns that reference into a modern shell with a fishtail back hem, hood and liner buttons.

It is less archival than the Heritage MA-1 or M-65, but still very Alpha: a military-derived silhouette translated into a practical, relaxed coat.

Materials & craft

Official specs list a 60% cotton, 40% polyester shell and 65% polyester, 35% cotton lining. Features include full zip with snap closure, moldable wire hood, front flap pockets, utility sleeve pocket, liner buttons and knotted drawcords front and back.

inspired by U.S. Army M-51 fishtail parka60% cotton and 40% polyester shell65% polyester and 35% cotton liningmoldable wire hoodinside buttons for linerfishtail back hem

How to choose & style

The M-59 is the easy parka in the group. Wear it loose over a hoodie or liner, cinch the fishtail when the outfit needs shape, and choose olive when you want the military reference to read clearly.

BlackM-65 OliveRelaxed fitThigh lengthFishtail hemLiner-compatible
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