Some jackets earn their place over time. At Alpha Industries, two pieces in particular, the CWU-45 and the MA-1, have moved on from the cockpit to become true wardrobe essentials.
Alpha Industries was founded in the late 1950s in the United States, originally producing flight jackets for the US Air Force and Navy. The brand focused on function first. Jackets had to be warm, durable, and comfortable for pilots spending long hours in the air. No unnecessary details, just materials and construction that worked.
The Refined Classic: The CWU-45
Today, the CWU-45 still carries that original idea. It’s warm without feeling heavy, easy to layer and comfortable to wear throughout the day. At Baskèts, we see it as a jacket that fits naturally into daily life. Something you can put on when the temperature drops and trust to do its job. That’s what makes the Alpha Industries CWU-45 a lasting classic. Not because it tries to stand out, but because it keeps working, just as it always has.
The Best-Selling Legend: The MA-1
The MA-1 is one of the brand’s best sellers; it is the jacket that has defined the "bomber" look for years. Originally designed to keep pilots warm in cramped cockpits, its simple silhouette made it an incredible hit on the streets.
At Baskèts, we see these jackets as pieces that fit naturally into daily life. Whether you choose the iconic MA-1 or the steady CWU-45, you're wearing something you can trust to do its job when the temperature drops. That’s what makes Alpha Industries a lasting classic: they don't try to stand out; they just continue to work, exactly as they always have.
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