A couple days ago NYT fashion did a piece on Massif, a company that's designed flame resistant uniforms for combat troops and CIA operatives. They're now getting into clothes for "regular guys" and they've got a pretty interesting fall collection.
Here's the article: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/25/fashion/massif-tailors-its-military-technology-for-mens-fashion.html?_r=0
Here's the site: www.massif.com
They are also WILDLY expensive. I'm just going to say it's goddamned absurd. But the stuff looks really nice, some great designs, and I suspect if they produce military-grade clothing, it's going to be well made.
Here's this awesome uniform-jacket-inspired 5-button blazer: http://www.massif.com/collection/blazers.html/
The grey color is excellent, but they only appear to be selling it in navy herringbone right now. Both look good. Also... $600. Yeesh.
Anyway, just thought I'd share, and I'm also wondering if anyone has any experience with these guys? It sounds like they're starting to sell this stuff in department stores as well.
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