[DISCUSSION] Alpha Industries

This recent thread inspired me to make a brand discussion thread, and to see other perspectives on certain brands. Hopefully this picks up and we can do more of it.The brand on the table is Alpha Industries, most commonly known today for their red "Remove Before Flight" tag.Alpha Industries is an American clothing manufacturer founded in 1959 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Initially as a contractor to the United States military, the company grew into an international commercial seller of American military style and fashion apparel. Alpha makes items such as flight jackets and vests, and has made jackets for the military of the United States like the M65 Jacket for over half a century. The jackets are made for men and women, as well as children. Popular models include the MA-1 and CWU-45/P pilot jackets.I personally love their jackets, although their more "fashion forward" stuff could use improvements. I own their:N2BB15 Slim FitL2BMA1 OrigamiDiplomat Fishtail ParkaM65 ConstructThe last three could all be improved, especially with the fishtail parka, which I regret buying. The MA1 Origami is meant as a travel jacket that can be packed away easily, and takes a lot of time getting to used to it and some breaking in before it's fully ready to use. The M65 Construct is actually missing key features that make the M65 design unique (the hood, extendable handshields, adjustable cuffs, the liner system), which is strange because its MRSP is actually much more than their original M65 jackets, which have all those features. The fishtail just doesn't feel good and even though it's basic, I just can't find any way to rock it.I question some of their design choices, such as the Fusion Field Coat, Mackinaw Trench Coat, and Outlaw Biker Jacket. They're just weird designs that really require you to live in a fashion forward area for it to actually look good in real life. Some jackets are also just way too military to actually wear unless you're actually in the military.AI has also done various collabs with brands like Vetements and 424 x Slam Jam.What do you guys think of AI? What are you personal experiences with them? Are there any other comparable alternatives? via /r/streetwear https://ift.tt/2HtzgG1