[~80's] Willis&Geiger Australian Bush Jacket Size.38 "Made in U.S.A."

Estimated to be from the 1980s, this is the "Australian Bush Jacket" made by Willis & Geiger.

Made in the USA.

Willis&Geiger is an authentic outdoor brand founded in 1902 by Arctic explorer Ben Willis.

When safari travel became a boom among the American upper class in the 1930s, we were among the first to sell safari clothing.

Our production technology is first-class, as we undertake OEM production for Abercrombie & Fitch, which was a hunting shop for wealthy people at the time, and also handle pilot jackets for the US military.

When "Abercrombie & Fitch" went bankrupt in 1977,Willis & Geiger was the largest unpaid creditor and went out of business, but was revived as an independent company by former employee Bert Avedon.
Later in 1994Willis & Geiger was sold to Lands' End and the brand was discontinued by 1999 due to conflicts between Avedon and Land's End management.

The item we will be introducing this time is the original "Australian Bush Jacket", which has recently been reprinted at domestic select shops and is attracting renewed attention.

The most distinctive detail of this model is probably the waist belt that comes with the jacket.

Furthermore, it also has details such as back pleats and side vents, making it a piece that is not only stylish but also highly functional.

The color is Geiger's classic "TAN"
It's made from relatively thin cotton twill fabric, so you can wear it like a shirt jacket.

The red tag on the collar is a detail seen on the specimen before it was sold to LANDS END.
Later specimens will have blue tags and eagle tags, so you won't be able to enjoy the red tag until the 1980s.

This bush jacket can be worn with a variety of styles such as denim, chinos, and slacks, so it goes without saying that it is a versatile jacket that can be worn in a wide range of styles, from casual to dress.

It is a 2-way design that allows you to enjoy changing the silhouette by tightening the belt, so please enjoy changing it depending on your mood when wearing it.

Size notation is "38"
I think it corresponds to "M ~ L" in Japanese size.

Looking at the actual size, I think it's a golden size that fits the Japanese body type, so I think people with a wide range of body types can wear it.
From a market perspective, the golden size, which suits the Japanese body type, has extremely few pitches and is one of the most difficult sizes to obtain even among Geigers, so many people are looking for it.

There are signs of use such as dirt, butI don't see any major damage that would make it difficult to wear, so I think it can still be worn.

Its original appearance is no longer there.Willis&Geiger"
Even in Japan, you can see custom-made items from select shops, but as a vintage lover, I think you'll still want to get your hands on an original from that time.

This is a standard Geiger model that can be worn both neatly and casually, so if you are looking for one, don't miss this opportunity.