But something will always be forgotten and picked up again. After a period of silence, it is actually a kind of precipitation that shapes classics, such as MA- 1, suspenders, tannin coats and so on. , from the ordinary to trigger the contemporary trend, draw the essence from it and keep it, and then be given a new life by fashion designers, with more possibilities, and become an unforgettable retro item.
While the retro trend of modern tooling continues, it is essential for retro lovers to pursue the above items, but one coat is often overlooked and very rare. But it was once a groundbreaking invention, with unique fabrics and techniques, and its status in the ancient Japanese world was extremely lofty. Even the Japanese replica brand FULLCOUNT is full of praise.
This is the legendary "sesame salt jacket"-Brown's beach jacket (BBJ).
Brown's beach jacket is actually a brand name, not a jacket category, but later called Brown's beach jacket or Brown's beach vest by the world, because it is so deeply rooted in people's hearts, especially work vests and jackets.
This brand was founded by William W. Brown in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA 190 1. Is an American tooling brand with a history of one hundred years.
They independently developed a kind of fabric, named beach cloth, which is woven with a double-layer blended fabric of 30% cotton and 70% recycled wool, lined with warm wool. Brown's beach jacket is treated with bristles on the back, which is more durable, waterproof, cold-proof, durable, with outstanding warm-keeping effect and soft touch like a sweater.
At the beginning of the 20th century, when the field of outdoor clothing was still blank, jackets and vests were common in the wardrobes of hunters, railway workers, fishermen and loggers. Brown's beach jacket, with its excellent heat insulation and durability, is undoubtedly favored, which will save workers working in harsh environments from the wet and cold.
The appearance brought by the fabric of beach cloth is also very unique. The yarns of different colors are interwoven to form a mixed color effect with different shades and a strong concave-convex feeling. The concave surface feels extraordinary, and the "first frost"-like lines in the ash give it a beautiful visual effect, so it is also called "sesame salt".
This kind of fabric, in particular, will not be deformed after long-term exposure to the sun and rain, and there will be subtle changes in color and wrinkles. Wearing it for more than three or five years can raise a more charming effect than tannin, which is one of the reasons why retro fans love retro items.
The design of Brown's beach jacket is really interesting and special. For example, the design of vest is different. There are pockets of different sizes on both sides, and an inclined parallelogram is designed according to the hand shape, all of which are rolled up and have a strange and beautiful shape.
However, in the late 1960s, materials such as polyester and nylon appeared, which had a great influence on Brown's beach jacket. Such a high-quality brand once declined, and soon the brand closed down, which made people feel embarrassed and made "beach cloth" a rare product in the eyes of ancient collectors.
Half a century later, the Japanese who attached importance to the preciousness of historical products revived this lost brand. Some Japanese brands have grasped the core elements of their clothing, faithfully re-carved Brown's beach jacket and started to produce a series of jackets and vests.
FULLCOUNT is one of them. In 2007, the material production of beach cloth was deeply studied, and in February 20 10, the license to restart Brown's beach jacket brand was obtained. In addition, Japanese retailers such as Speedway, Lost Hills and Th-s have successively obtained similar rights and started to produce "beach cloth", which has aroused people's interest again at home and abroad.
Other American retro brands in the industry are also based on beach cloth, citing its special texture fabric, and introducing improved designs such as styles and colors to show everyone the rich possibilities of this fabric.
Today, Brown's beach jacket is "born" with classic retro American style and richer silhouette design, which retains excellent warm-keeping function and fashionable beauty.
In 1930s, Brown's beach jacket was generally brown and black, but in 1950s, it became navy blue. Nowadays, BBJ fabrics are mainly dark, and the most common ones are dark gray, dark brown and dark blue, which show the retro charm.
Vest is one of the most classic items in Brown Beach Jacket fabric. The cold winter makes the suit inside a little uncomfortable, but the down vest is still not welcomed by some people and feels a little out of shape. The "Sesame Salt" vest will definitely satisfy the suit collocation of "grace" and "temperature" you want. The stiff version keeps the outline of the suit and won't look bloated. Put on a suit and coat and wear it outside.
You can also choose "full-body suit" for the style of suit, and choose Brown's beach coat from vest to coat. Because of the special "first frost" grain of fabric, the color is uniform but not monotonous, and the uneven visual sense makes the shape more three-dimensional and layered, so the thin man is very suitable for this collocation method.
It is not only suitable for suits, but also for coats and coats. It can be worn in a "full-body suit" way, which is simple and elegant.
Compared with suits made of other materials, BBJ's biggest advantage lies in its outstanding line sense, and its decorative color is prominent from the edge of clothes to the outline of collar. Simple design, not gaudy, not boring, but with a low-key sense of gentleman, is hard to find.
The outline of "Sesame Salt" coat is tall and strong, giving people a sense of security and practicality. Coupled with the retro matching of pants and Martin boots, even the cream boy is more masculine and handsome.
Brown's beach coat is not too difficult to match, but more attention should be paid to the choice of fabrics, such as suit pants, which are not suitable. It is suggested to use rough and textured fabrics such as woolen cloth and tannin, which can be passed on with the characteristic materials of sesame salt to create a more three-dimensional image.
The sesame paste coat with American tooling style naturally has the highest degree of integration with other replica items. Tannin is tired of wearing denim jackets, so come to BBJ. Subtle mixed colors and simple tannins present a low-key texture and unique style.
Leather jacket is standard for motorcycles, but it seems to be a little less warm in cold winter. With the slim design of leather jacket, Brown's beach jacket vest, built inside or outside, is both windproof and emits male hormones. Cool is not afraid of the cold wind.
The revived Brown's beach jacket has developed into a series of product lines including waistcoats, jackets, coats, scarves, hats, earmuffs, gloves, bags and boots. Its durability and comfortable feel are also widely used in sofa, backpack, stool and other household products.
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