11 Field Jackets to Buy in 2026: Faithful Repros to Fashion Swerves

Save Story Save this story Save Story Save this story The classic green army field jacket is about as American as apple pie. A staple of men’s style for nearly 80 years, it was designed as a rugged, utilitarian garment to help the Allies win WWII. (Soldiers needed something that was weather-resistant, lightweight, and easy to move in, but still kept its structure.) Then, nearly as soon as the guns fell silent, the field jacket became a wardrobe essential for everyday wear, starting with the victorious returning fighters who didn’t want to stop wearing theirs. In the years that followed, it continued to be iterated on by both civilian designers and the military, and soon became truly iconic, appearing unforgettably in films like Taxi Driver and Serpico . Flash forward to today, and the field jacket couldn’t have traversed further from the backs of army Quartermasters and the shelves of surplus stores. In 2026, alongside faithful, impressive reproductions, I'm also seeing more creative riffs on the style than ever across the wider fashion terrain. Say it quietly, but the field jacket might finally be conquering the world. The Real McCoy’s M-65 Save to wishlist Save to wishlist 1/11 The Real McCoy's M-65 Field Jacket $831 Lost & Found Any story about a military original has to involve the Real McCoy's, which is known for its painstakingly detailed reproductions of classic American uniforms. Their take on the iconic M-65 (introduced during the Vietnam War) is no exception. If you simply want a field jacket that feels like it just came out of a supply room in the 1960s, you can’t get better than this. Alpha Industries M-65 Field Jacket Save to wishlist Save to wishlist 2/11 Alpha Industries M-65 Field Jacket $225 Alpha Industries The same goes for the notably more affordable Alpha Industries. Alpha was one of the original contractors that made M-65 field jackets for the military in the 1960s, and this heritage model is as true to the real thing as you can get, from the zip-in hood to the boxy fit for ample layering. Here, they have also added a much-liked interior pocket for some extra storage space. Drake’s Cotton D-43 Field Jacket Save to wishlist Save to wishlist 3/11 Drake's D-43 Field Jacket $1,295 Drake's Drake's beautiful homage to the M-1943 field jacket has a slight contrast lining and open lapel design. Called the D-43 (get it?), it's made from a substantial 16.5 oz Japanese cotton, with quality corozo buttons and leather drawstring stoppers completing the jacket's significant elevation from its muddy origins. Ralph Lauren Iconic Field Jacket Save to wishlist Save to wishlist 4/11 Ralph Lauren The Iconic Field Jacket $298 Ralph Lauren If there's anything more American than a field jacket, it might be Ralph Lauren. Ralph’s riff on the style borrows design elements from various decades of military designs, and is finished with custom patches only RL could get away with, all modeled on US Air Force patch history. RC CM1965 Military Field...

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