Second Hand Simmons Bilt Donkey Jacket Size 42 buzz rickson clothing The British magazine Men’s File

The British magazine Men’s File

Loosely based on the hat Monk is wearing in a picture used for the cover of the 1969 album Monk Plays Duke

One on the pocket and one at the bottom edge of the front

and the false cuffs are sewn onto the outside of the sleeve panels

Second Hand Simmons Bilt Donkey Jacket Size 42 buzz rickson clothing The British magazine Men’s FileThis Simmons Bilt's version of the iconic Donkey jacket. Made from heavy Melton black wool produced in the UK. This one has steerhide leather trim snd one inside pocket, oversized front pockets, leather under collar and horn buttons. The so called Donkey jackets can be traced back to 1888, when a specific work jacket was produced for navigators constructing the Manchester Ship Canal. In 1929, the Oxford English Dictionary used the term to describe the