SKU RS117
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📌 Era

Late 1990s (1999 production)
Confirmed by tag: “Dated May 3, 1999.”

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🚹 Gender

Men’s (Unisex-friendly)
Classic military parka cut that works for all genders.

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🎨 Color

Burnt Brown / Rust Brown with:
• Dark brown leather trim
• Faux fur hood lining (olive-brown tone)
• Orange inner lining

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🏷 Brand Information

Buzz Rickson’s (by Toyo Enterprises, Japan)
• Founded by Toyo Enterprises, Japan (1965).
• Specializes in high-precision American military reproduction garments.
• Widely respected for museum-level authenticity.
• “United Carr” label refers to a subcontract manufacturer that historically supplied hardware & garments to the U.S. Military.
• Buzz Rickson uses the “United Carr” sub-label for certain utilitarian/mechanical-inspired pieces.

This piece is a faithful reproduction of a U.S. Army M-51 parka.

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🧥 Type of Garment

Military-style cold-weather parka with:
• Faux fur trimmed hood
• Cotton/nylon shell
• Snap & zip front
• Large flap pockets
• Leather-trimmed slanted hand warmers
• Quilted/orange insulated liner

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👕 Description

This is a vintage 1999 Buzz Rickson’s “United Carr” Division Parka, modeled after the iconic M-51 Fishtail Parka used by the U.S. Army in the Korean War era.

Key features include:
• Heavy-duty YKK brass zipper
• Warm insulated interior
• Realistic military color palette
• Functional oversized pockets
• Reinforced leather trim on pockets
• Detachable faux fur hood
• Authentic reproduction tags & labels
• High-grade Japanese construction (Toyo Enterprises)

This is a collectible piece for fans of militarywear, Japanese repro brands, and heritage style.

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👗 Styling Tips

✔ Pair with raw denim, cargo pants, or heritage chinos
✔ Wear with boots: Red Wing, Viberg, Tricker’s, or combat boots
✔ Layer with:
• Grey sweatshirt
• Fisherman knit
• Flannel shirt
✔ Use for fall/winter streetwear or Americana looks
✔ Add a beanie or wool cap for full vintage aesthetic

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⭐ Rating (1–10)

9/10
Very good condition for a 1999 piece.

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🧼 Condition

From the photos:
• No major holes or tears
• Some light wrinkling (normal for age)
• Hardware works (YKK zipper looks strong)
• Faux fur intact
• Color evenly aged

Overall: Excellent vintage condition.

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✅ Conclusion

This Buzz Rickson’s United Carr 1999 parka is a high-quality, collectible Japanese repro military jacket with strong resale and wearable value. The brown color, faux-fur hood, and heritage construction make it a versatile and durable winter piece. Excellent for collectors and for daily wear.