{"product_id":"40-s-american-vintage-mackinaw-cruiser-jacket-filson","title":"［~40’s］American Vintage Mackinaw Cruiser Jacket \"Filson\"","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCirca 1940s, a Filson Mackinaw Cruiser Jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFilson was founded in 1897 by Clinton C. Filson in Seattle, Washington.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBuilt upon the philosophy \"Might As Well Have the Best,\" the company began producing workwear for Gold Rush labourers.\u003cbr\u003eTheir products, crafted from quality natural materials and engineered for durability, earned the unwavering trust of U.S. Forest Service personnel, loggers, hunters, and adventurers—those who worked in the harshest conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach garment is completed by a single craftsman from start to finish. In wool products particularly, the company maintains an uncompromising standard: over two years from the shearing of raw fleece to the finished article.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNow spanning nearly 120 years, Filson continues to uphold \"Made in U.S.A.\" production. This steadfast refusal to compromise—unchanged from the founder's original conviction—remains the truest expression of their philosophy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe present the Mackinaw Cruiser Jacket, a perennial favourite and the flagship model of Filson.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDeveloped and patented in 1914 by founder Clinton C. Filson himself, this wool coat was originally designed for forest workers.\u003cbr\u003eIts popularity and recognition were such that it became known as the \"Tuxedo of the Forest.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe defining design features a button front, mid-length cut, and four flap pockets.\u003cbr\u003eThe lower pockets serve a dual purpose as hand warmers; the left chest is fitted with a utility slot for pen and light. The back features a large snap-button cruiser pocket, offering substantial storage capacity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs mentioned, Filson's commitment to fabric is equally rigorous.\u003cbr\u003eMackinaw wool—crafted from 100% virgin wool at 26 ounces—represents their exacting standard. (More recent production uses 24-ounce wool.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDense yet supple, this classical fabric possesses outstanding warmth retention, wind resistance, water repellency, and durability.\u003cbr\u003eIt is, without question, a genuine outdoor coat embodying the virtue of honest, enduring craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis particular example bears the rare early diamond-shaped label from the 1940s—a hallmark many collectors specifically seek.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe sizing runs generous, accommodating larger frames comfortably.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWorn oversized by those of smaller build, it carries an effortless quality—a piece suited to a broad range of proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eShowing signs of use—minor soiling and small holes—the jacket remains in remarkably clean condition for its era.\u003cbr\u003eNo significant damage impairs wear, and the piece remains fully serviceable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFilson persists in honouring its founding principles across 120 years of history.\u003cbr\u003eIn an age of mass production, the mere survival of such a brand borders on the miraculous. Its preservation matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is, undeniably, a versatile piece—indifferent to fashion, equally at home in casual or formal contexts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEarly vintage Cruiser Jackets are encountered seldom. Those seeking one should not overlook this opportunity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vieux et nouveau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43117733118130,"sku":"J0494","price":44800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/2140\/3314\/files\/E83A1768-7934-425C-A077-81813C32F4B3-2624-000005976F20B6F9.jpg?v=1686930716","url":"https:\/\/vieuxetnouveau-shop.com\/en\/products\/40s-american-vintage-mackinaw-cruiser-jacket-filson","provider":"VIEUX ET NOUVEAU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}