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With their softened camouflage, sun-faded stencils, and well-worn insignia patches, this collection of more than 100 iconic WWII American military jackets will wow even the most hardcore connoisseurs and collectors. The cult-status jackets come from the collections of the authors, who are natives of Rome. This eternal city, universally defined as one of the largest open-air sets in the world, provides evocative backdrops for some of the pieces. In glamour poses shot off the usual tourist routes, 30 models-for-a-day put a distinctive spin on the jackets, mixing and matching them with rugged outfits. Part of the appeal of vintage military jackets is that each piece tells the story of the life it lived. This manifesto of post-WWII style encourages us to see its charms with new eyes.By Mirko Di Giovanni and Andrea Ventura and Photographs by David PetriniMirko Di Giovannienlisted as a warrant officer in an Italian law enforcement
agency and earned a law degree. He began collecting American vintage
clothing in the late 1980s, focusing on military garments. Andrea Ventura’spassion for vintage clothing leads to
collaborationsas a graphic designer and style consultantwith
high-end fashion brands.David Petriniis a member of
AIRF (Associazione Italiana Reporter Fotografici). His work mixes
elements from classic documentary photography to portraiture. All three authors are natives of Rome.

Mirko Di Giovanni, class of 75born and raised in Rome. Enlisted as a warrant officer in an Italian law enforcement agency and holding a law degree, he has collected American vintage clothing since the late 80s that he loves to share on two successful Instagram feeds.
Along with the other two authors, this is his second authorial project after Rugged Style WarRome.
David Petrini was born in Rome in 1974. Influenced by his father
(Associated Press photographer), he started to shoot with film in the
early 90s. He began working for the architecture department of Sapienza
University, collaborating on some editorial projects. A member of AIRF
(Associazione Italiana Reporter Fotografici), he shaped his style with
mixed elements ranging from classic documentary photography to
portraiture.630 color and b/w imagesWWII-Era American Military Jackets from the Eternal City630 color and b/w images