Alpini Jacket.

Nobody fought like the Alpinis, the elite troops of the Italian high command.

Nobody dressed like them either.

Every female who voted, in an unofficial poll, picked their uniform the best in Europe.

So what do they wear when they're out of uniform?

This jacket.

Saw a group of them in it, when they came from their base high in the Balzano Mountains, for another base of operations.

The local bar in Balzano.

It wasn't much of a sacrifice having more than a few grappas with them. And getting a little information.

I paid the tab.

The original came from a manufacturer that actually makes the uniforms for the Alpini, right outside Milan.

Short Alpini jacket (No. 2449). In a rugged rip stop cotton fabric with a full ounce of polyfill in the lining to keep you snug. You never have to worry about what to wear underneath, since it comes with its own built in knit cotton turtleneck. Detachable hood. Bomber length. All sorts of practical pockets: Antique silver zipper, snap, double entry. Whether you ever get near the slopes or not.

The Alpini have their reputation to protect. As do you.

Men's sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL. Imported.

Color: Black.