MOMOTARO JEANS Utility Shirt - Navy

Navy was never an issue colour for the M-43, which is part of the appeal. Momotaro takes the Second World War herringbone utility shirt as its template and rebuilds it in an original back sateen woven from extra long staple cotton.

Back sateen took over from HBT on American fatigues after the war. The smooth face sits inside against the skin and the harder wearing face sits out, giving a cloth that feels soft but stands up to regular wear. Piece dyed in navy, it will lighten slowly at the edges and seams.

The fit has been eased from the original for everyday wear. Tuck it into the Momotaro Wabash Trousers or wear it loose over a tee. An original military name label inside completes the details.