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Year after year, jackets are becoming more and more popular, gradually replacing other types of outerwear such as coats, trench coats, and fur jackets. And no wonder — for many people, a good jacket is the most essential piece of clothing in the colder season.

A jacket is a versatile option for any time of year: fall jackets protect from wind and rain, while winter models are not only warm but also water-resistant. Today’s manufacturers offer jackets for every taste — long or short, lightweight or insulated, classic or bold.

The History of Jackets

The word kurta (“jacket”) comes from the Latin curtus, meaning “short.” Over time, this garment became so popular that it took on countless variations and was no longer defined solely as short outerwear. Spring jackets still tend to be shorter, but for fall and winter, medium-length models are far more common.

The earliest prototype of a modern jacket was a simple animal hide worn fur-side in and belted for better fit. Later, the style closest to the jacket we know today was the Inuit parka.

When Women Started Wearing Jackets

It may be surprising, but women’s jackets became part of female wardrobes relatively recently. For a long time, jackets were considered strictly men’s clothing. In the Middle Ages, soldiers wore collets and cotehardies — short leather or quilted jackets designed to be worn under armor. Later, they were adopted by musketeers and hussars. The first winter jackets appeared in the 19th century for use in outdoor sports.

The first true predecessor of the women’s jacket can be traced to World War I, when women serving in the military wore tailored wool field jackets issued during the late fall and early spring.

This continued into World War II, and by the mid-20th century, jackets had firmly established themselves as a garment worn not only by men, but by women as well. Soon came denim jackets, cotton and wool models, and the full range of fall, spring, transitional, and winter styles.

How Jackets Became Popular Among American Women

The story was different in the United States — where jackets appeared in women’s wardrobes much earlier. During colonization, settlers adopted Indigenous clothing traditions, making leather jackets from local animals and decorating them with long fringe. Both men and women wore them, partly because women were often left alone with children while men tended livestock — meaning they had to protect their homes themselves. It was difficult to shoot or ride on horseback in a coat or long outer garment, so jackets quickly became the practical choice.

By the 1930s–40s, as the first women’s motorcycle clubs emerged in the U.S., women traded blazers for men’s leather jackets. Eventually, manufacturers began producing women’s leather jacket models, and the trend took off.

The Women’s M-65 Jacket

Today, transitional women’s jackets are made from high-tech, durable fabrics, while winter jackets use windproof materials and holofiber or down insulation.

We created a women’s version of the legendary M-65 jacket — the iconic model of the Vietnam War era.

This is a transitional women’s jacket designed for fall and spring.
Key features include:

relaxed, comfortable fit
waist drawcord for shaping
decorative shoulder epaulets
large patch pockets on the chest and waist
hidden hood
drawcord at the collar
protective sleeve flaps

All of this — especially paired with our signature prints — makes the model both stylish and unique.

Women’s Jackets Made in Ukraine

We create clothing that not only looks stylish and original but also tells a story. We’ve proved time and again that garments made by Ukrainian manufacturers can stand proudly alongside European brands in quality. Every item we produce carries the label Proudly made in Ukraine, and for us, these words truly matter.

You can buy a women’s jacket in our stores in Kyiv and Lviv or place an order online through our website. If you have questions about sizes or available models, feel free to contact us via the phone number listed in the Contacts section — our team is always happy to assist.

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