Articles of Interest Gear: Chapter 1
Oct 22, 2025
Kyle Fitzgibbons, the chief design and creative officer for Buck Mason, explores how vintage military influences shape modern menswear. Kristen Hoganson, a history professor, adds rich context about Theodore Roosevelt and the era's social currents affecting American military culture. They delve into the evolution of military attire, from the practicalities of hunting shirts to the complexities of masculinity during industrialization. The conversation also touches on the shift in clothing from the battlefield to everyday civilian life, and how these historical influences endure today.
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Designers Rebuild Vintage Details
- Kyle Fitzgibbons showed a conference room stacked with vintage military surplus that inspires Buck Mason's designs.
- Designers literally count stitches per inch and copy trims to recreate vintage character.
Military Roots Of Modern Menswear
- Most classic menswear archetypes descend from 20th-century military surplus garments.
- Designers copy tiny military details to graft character and 'soul' onto new clothes.
Choose Local Manufacturing For Transparency
- If you want transparent, ethical clothing, prioritize locally made garments to trace production.
- Alex Goulet recommends buying Made-in-USA items to maximize supply-chain visibility.
