As Live Production: Old to New Research




The Bomber Jacket    

Much like a lot of menswear, we owe the bomber jacket to our military history. “The bomber jacket—or MA-1 if we're being technical—has a longstanding history that stretches from the middle of the 20th Century into today.” (http://www.complex.com/style/2015/03/a-history-of-the-bomber-jacket/).

With the advent of air combat in World War II, pilots needed outerwear that was going to be functional in high-altitude cold weather, while still being streamlined enough to stay out of the way of plane operation. As flight tech advanced, cockpits became more cramped with tech, and planes could fly faster and higher. It's these details that spurred innovation from leather and fur, to wool and waterproofed nylon.

The bomber jacket as we know it today would not have existed without the influence of two jackets that came before: the A-2 and the B-15. The A-2 is a horsehide leather jacket with snap button closure, a neck flap, and two flap pockets that adorn the front of the jacket.


The Siren Suit  
With festival season in full swing, onesies are once again a wardrobe staple. The loose, one-piece garment and its shorter counterpart, the romper, have been popular for decades .

But this item of clothing originated from a place you least expect. It has actually evolved from our iconic world war two prime minister/insurance company Churchill.

 
 





Just by opening a popular site like ‘ASOS’, the homepage instantly shows an outfit that replicates that of a siren suit. Instantly it’s style has a clear correlation and has clearly been a result of the siren suits evolution.








Jumpsuits- Men and Women  





Huntsman, Savile Row    


The icon of British tailoring, Huntsman, Savile Row sell Siren Suits today, supplying them and the film with the costumes and location. Could get an interview with Huntsman on the Siren Suit in London.





https://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/fashion-vintage-trends-2017.html   


What do Alessandra Ambrosio, Lily Allen and Atlanta De Cadenet Taylor have in common? They've all been known to sport a vintage band tee. This look is extremely accessible, as you probably already have at least a few old band t-shirts folded away in a dresser somewhere.






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