Alpha Industries The Icons MA-1 Bomber Jacket Slim Fit
MA-1 Bomber Jacket Slim Fit
Ready-to-Wear · Modern MA-1

MA-1 Bomber Jacket Slim Fit

Alpha’s classic flight-nylon MA-1 cut closer to the body for a cleaner city silhouette.

$200 at ALPHA INDUSTRIES

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Story & heritage

The Slim Fit version keeps the MA-1 family close to its flight-jacket origin while making the cut more contemporary. Alpha’s official page says it is inspired by jackets worn by U.S. Air Force and Navy pilots in the 1950s.

Its role in the icon set is the modern everyday MA-1: the same flight-nylon language, orange lining and sleeve utility pocket, but with less volume through the body.

Materials & craft

The official specs list a 100% flight nylon shell, 100% nylon lining and 100% polyester fill. Alpha also lists water resistance, reversible construction, two lower flap pockets, two interior welt pockets, sleeve shirring and knit rib trim.

100% flight nylon shell100% nylon lining100% polyester fillwater resistantreversibleslim fit

How to choose & style

Use the Slim Fit MA-1 when the heritage bomber needs to sit under an overcoat or pair with narrower trousers. It works best as a clean outer layer over tees, sweatshirts and light knits without the bulk of the core fit.

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