Practical and elegant - safari jacket

Introduction: Of course, a suit is a must-have in a man’s wardrobe, but if you have to choose another jacket that can be worn in all seasons and can show its elegance with any combination, then it is the Safari Jacket. No one else! And those gentlemen who really know how to balance practicality and elegance may be able to understand that its advantages cannot be explained in a few words. You will only understand it when you fall in love with it!

Different from the ORV off-road vehicle (abbreviation of Off-Road Vehicle) that can be used on rough ground; the full name of SUV is Sport Utility Vehicle, or Suburban Utility Vehicle, which is a practical vehicle in the suburbs. It is a kind of space function like a station wagon, equipped with Cargo truck models with off-road capabilities. SUV combines the comfort and elegant appearance of a car with the spacious space and strong power of an off-road vehicle. It has achieved dominance as the best model choice in the current automobile market and is currently the most popular model in the world.

When it comes to men's clothing choices, the hunting jacket is that piece of clothing that is as practical as it is elegant, just like an SUV. If every man should have a hunting jacket in his wardrobe as a must-have in daily life, I think many people would put a question mark on this item! Because not everyone knows what a safari jacket is and how to judge it as a must-have item, let alone how to wear it well! So today, I will use my dressing experience to talk about how hunting jackets balance practicality and elegance.

City hunter

Safari Jacket, the English translation name is Safari Jacket. Safari means "safari" in the African context. Like the Trench Coat (trench coat), MA-1 (fLight Jacket) and M-65 (field jacket), the Safari Jacket is also a men's jacket born from the military. It originally originated from the British colonial army stationed in the tropics at the end of the 19th century. It was designed to protect soldiers while moving in the jungle, so it is also called the Bush Jacket. The classic features of this jacket include four envelope pockets on the chest and waist, an adjustable belt, shoulder straps, and the khaki twill cotton originally used to make the jacket. It combines practical simplicity, lightness and durability, and was popular at the time. universally loved and widely disseminated. Of course, there are many famous people who have practiced wearing hunting jackets, such as the politician and military strategist Winston Churchill, the great writer Ernest Hemingway, and the Hollywood movie star Roger Moore. Roger Moore ) et al.

As early as the 1930s, the practical functions of hunting jackets were upgraded and transformed, which originated from the great writer Hemingway's practical experience while hunting in Africa. Under his instructions, the American outdoor sportswear brand Abercrombie & Fitch specially customized the "model No. 476" Safari jacket for him - a specially equipped pocket above the left sleeve of the jacket for easy storage. His glasses. In 1936, Hemingway commissioned another old American store, Willis & Geiger, to customize a new Safari jacket for him, named it "Kilimanjaro Safari Bush Jacket". In order to facilitate the precise control of the shotgun, the right shoulder seam of the jacket was The shooting pad is attached, there is a slit above the left chest pocket for easy access to ammunition, and the belt is removed. This African adventure was also collected as material by Hemingway and he wrote the famous short story "The Snows of Kilimanjaro" (The Snows of Kilimanjaro).

After the safari jacket entered Hollywood in the 1940s, it was worn by stars such as Douglas Fairbanks Jr, Gregory Peck and movie emperor Clark Gable, but the scene are restricted to the African grasslands. And to the third-generation film leaders James Bond, Roger Moore (Roger Moore) performances in the series and 007 series of movies, as well as the French genius designer Yves Saint Laurent (Yves Saint Laurent) "Saharienne" series Adding fuel to the fire, hunting jackets became popular among the public and became a popular jacket choice in the 1970s.

But at this time, the use scene of hunting jackets has already shifted from the past military battlefields and African grasslands to modern urban life. And when everyone living in the city puts on hunting clothes, are they not hunters in the hunting ground of life?

·Creative design presents elegance

Since the 1970s, the style of hunting jackets has been creatively optimized and designed by wearers who are not professional designers. However, no matter how the style changes, it is still based on its inherent advantages. unfolded. Different from the past style designs that highlighted their practical functions, in order to make it more in line with the needs of modern urban life, how to present "elegance" has become the focus of hunting suit style design.

In terms of style design, the hunting jacket is different from any other jacket in that it emphasizes the waistline and shows the slimming design - belt. This early design not only allowed soldiers to avoid looseness and procrastination during the march, but also made it easier for hunters to move in the wild environment. However, the early external belt-style waist design has evolved to today, but it is far simpler, lighter and more convenient than the retractable rope or drawstring design hidden in the lining! After all, only by being able to unfold and retract at will can the elegance be presented appropriately, and this is the key innovation of the hunting jacket in current style design. Of course, it does not rule out that some people will prefer the traditional belt design, especially for men whose waistlines are not obvious. The belt can distinguish the chest and waist, and the visual effect is stronger. Or some people want to use a belt to show the toughness of the body, as majestic and steady as a military uniform!

The four envelope-style pockets of the hunting suit meet the practicality of reasonably storing necessary items under field conditions, but the design of the pocket shape has never stopped. For example, chest bags with conspicuous buckles, wing-shaped flaps, discounts and large-sized bags can emphasize and expand the chest, and then indirectly narrow the waistline, presenting an inverted triangle shape, making thin people stronger (reflecting the chest muscles) The stronger one), and the fat one looks thinner (reflecting the clear waistline). The waist bag uses a low-key square bag flap, hidden buckles and no folds to draw attention to the chest bag, improve the line of sight and avoid dragging down the figure. In addition, if you unbutton the last button and tighten the belt, the hem of the Safari Jacket can also expand in a trumpet shape like some suits, exposing more of the lower body, heightening the body shape, and further enhancing the chest-to-waist ratio.

In terms of inner structure, most hunting suits are single-layered without lining, but this depends on the performance of different fabrics on the clothing and the applicable seasonal requirements for hunting suits. The lining structure in summer can consider the traditional non-lining design, while in autumn and winter, half-lining and full-lining fabric designs can be considered.

The fabric determines the applicable season

In the past, in order to adapt to the hot climate and complex wild environment, hunting jackets were usually made of light cotton or cotton silk. However, today, with changes in textile technology and living environment, the diversity of fabric types has expanded hunting jackets. Wearing occasions, and changes in living environment have made hunting jackets have higher requirements for fabric drape and stretchability. The drape of the fabric can well show the lines of the clothes in their natural state, and the lines they present usually need to fully fit the curves of the human body. The stretchability of the fabric must allow the fabric to maintain its original shape while switching between sitting and standing when wearing the hunting jacket.

But the fabrics used to make hunting clothing still depend on the season. When considering wearing a hunting jacket in spring and summer, heavily washed linen fabric or light khaki cotton would be a good choice. The color can be considered warmer and more comfortable tones such as khaki, wheat yellow, French blue, etc. Of course the best choice of fabric for a hunting jacket is still worsted wool! For four-season hunting clothing, you can consider worsted wool fabrics with 100 threads and a weight of about 280 grams. In autumn and winter, woolen fabrics with a weight of more than 380 grams will be the best choice to resist the cold! In addition, corduroy or suede fabrics are also fabric choices that can combine warmth and elegance. For fabric colors suitable for autumn and winter, dark brown, dark blue, navy blue, dark gray, etc. are all good choices.

The fabric effect shapes the wearing temperament. For stiffer fabrics, they can show their military-style temperament, while soft and comfortable fabrics can show their elegant versatility. There is no good or bad distinction between them. The one that suits you is the best.

Matching and other

When it comes to matching hunting jackets, the real skill is to have your own style. Usually according to the occasion of its use - formal and informal, its presentation form is also divided into two types: worn as a jacket, or worn directly as a suit jacket; and according to the wearing style, it is divided into: business, casual, yuppie, Street fashion; but sometimes strict constraints and guidance are not good. Try it casually according to your own wishes, and elegance will appear inadvertently.

Wearing a hunting suit directly as a suit jacket and matching it with a shirt and tie is a more typical business style. However, you should try to avoid the whole outfit and the same color. A hunting jacket worn with a suit is the best way to wear it. Optimal solution. Neither too formal nor too casual. This style of dressing was my original intention for custom-made hunting clothing, but more experimental outfits since then have allowed me to truly see the possibilities of matching hunting clothing.

Yuppie style is a way for gentlemen to express their individuality. The goal of its innovation in the field of style is to try to achieve a balance between oneself and others, and to be perceived as "casual but not casual" dressing intentions. The most typical feature of the yuppie style is the "level of matching", that is, it must have both an "elegant" temperament and a "puff" spirit in terms of levels. The hunting jacket has its inherent "wildness" and is also the most yuppie style item. It can be worn through hunting jackets, shirts (Polo shirts, turtleneck sweaters), jeans (suit trousers, casual pants) The outfit combination is supplemented by silk scarves, bracelets, watches and other accessories. This combination cannot be better!

Some suggestions:

·When choosing to customize your hunting jacket, you should choose fabrics that are suitable for all seasons, and the preferred fabric colors are earth tones and deep ocean blue;

·The preferred style is the unadorned style. Try to choose a length that is exactly one centimeter long when paired with your favorite suit, as is the sleeve length;

·Try to keep some margin on the basis of the fit. After the telescopic rope is pulled, the waistline can be expressed and the golden proportion of the body can be visually displayed.

·Wearing a shirt and tie underneath is the best choice, but try to choose a shirt color that is different from the hunting suit, and the tie color should be a transitional color between the two colors. For example, a denim shirt + emerald green tie + dark brown hunting jacket + dark blue jeans (dark gray trousers).