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TLDR
The M43 field jacket, born from scientific rigor and democratic ideals, revolutionized military clothing and reshaped global fashion, despite bureaucratic resistance, becoming a ubiquitous civilian staple divorced from its wartime origins.
PREMISE
This episode traces the evolution
The M43 field jacket, born from scientific rigor and democratic ideals, revolutionized military clothing and reshaped global fashion, despite bureaucratic resistance, becoming a ubiquitous civilian staple divorced from its wartime origins.
PREMISE
This episode traces the evolution
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Guest
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Avery Trufelman
narrative on 99% Invisible
Mentions
Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.
People
Georges DoriotRobert McGowan Little JohnAvery TrufelmanRoman MarsJoshua KernerPatricia Ziegler
Companies
REIBanana RepublicThe Gap
Products & Tools
M43 Army field jacket
Topics
American HistoryCold WarFashionHistory Of ScienceLong Form JournalismMilitary History
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