Schott NYC x American College | MA-1 | flight jacket |

Schott NYC x American College MA-1 Bomber Jacket – Sage Green – USA Label – Size S

This piece is a Schott NYC collaboration with American College, built in the classic MA-1 flight jacket silhouette. The design reflects Schott’s long history of American military-inspired outerwear dating back to 1913, when the company began producing rugged gear for pilots, motorcyclists, and service members. By the mid-20th century, Schott had become deeply associated with American aviation style, and later collaborations like this one reinterpreted that heritage for a contemporary audience.

This model follows the exact structure of mid-century MA-1 bombers: sage green nylon shell, high-visibility rescue-orange lining, knit cuffs, knit collar, and the signature left-arm utility pocket. The bomber’s cultural significance originates in the post-WWII and Jet Age eras, when nylon flight jackets replaced leather in U.S. Air Force uniforms. The silhouette became an icon, widely adopted in New York street culture, punk scenes, and later high-fashion reinterpretations.

The American College collaboration ties into the mid-2000s trend where heritage American brands worked with collegiate-influenced labels to produce sport-inspired outerwear. These pieces often featured classic materials with slightly more fitted modern cuts. This jacket carries both tags: Schott’s Lower East Side label and American College’s “Official Award Product” mark referencing Brooklyn, New York.

Condition
The jacket is in clean and wearable condition overall. The ribbing, shell fabric, and lining remain bright and intact. No structural issues and no damage affecting use. The piece presents well and retains the crisp silhouette that MA-1 collectors look for.

As Schott evolved from military outerwear manufacturer to a cornerstone of American style, its MA-1 jackets became part of a long chain of cultural adoption: used by pilots, adopted by subcultures, and eventually recognized as a timeless outerwear staple. This collaboration model represents that transition—military origins meets New York collegiate identity—while maintaining the construction sensibility Schott is known for.