Fishtail Parkas Are Back In Fashion
During the Korean War the United States Army were the first people to use a fishtail parka to protect themselves from the bad weather.
Fishtail Parka
They have the name fishtail as they are longer at the back than at the front and they were often tied around the front to make them windproof. There are two main styles one will have a foldaway hood while the other has a detachable one.
They became very popular to wear during the 1960’s by the mods but nowadays the fishtail parka is worn by many people.
The mens parka coat is often lined with fur and is ideal in the winter to protect you. They were originally worn by Eskimos when they were hunting.
Parka coats come in a variety of styles and colors and are a favorite of many people including celebrities.
If someone mentions the name lambretta you instantly associate it with scooters but the lambretta parka coat is loved by thousands. It is almost identical to the original fishtail.
The m51 fishtail parka got its name from the year 1951 when they wear first produced. They are still very popular and many collectors will pay high amounts of money to own an original.
Whatever you are wearing a parka will always look great and smart and will always keep you warm and dry.
Another parka jacket that is worn by many is a snorkel parka. The name comes from the hood which zips so far up that there is only a small hole for the wearer to see out of, which comes in extremely handy in awful weather conditions.
It was first worn in the 1950’s by military flight crew as it would keep the wearer warm even in extremely low temperatures. Decades later in the late 70’s early 80’s it was worn by school children and almost every schoolboy would have one.
Unfortunately in the late 1980’s they became very unpopular and people were often ridiculed if they wore them but only a decade later and they were back in fashion with the help of some celebrities.
The original style parka jackets can be found in almost every vintage clothing store and are quite expensive to buy and with the help of several pop stars they remain very popular.
If you search the internet you may find a fishtail parka sale and get yourself a bargain.
So make sure you stay warm and dry this winter and add a fishtail parka to your wardrobe.
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