Persol sunnies. Chukka boots. That fantastic dark blue turtleneck sweater from Bullitt. These are the types of items we typically associate with that singular style icon, Steve McQueen.
What we may forget is that one of the biggest movie stars of the ’60s and ’70s sported a lot of other looks too. He pushed the envelope, donning everything from pinstripe suits and shawl collar cardigans to shearling coats and quilted vests.
The Jackson Quilted Vest quite strongly resembles a Steve McQueen style choice from the ’70s, as part of a look that can probably best be described as ‘Southwestern trucker.’
We know the latter because Huckberry’s house brand, Flint and Tinder, just released an eye-catching vest that’s perfect for this time of year, and in doing so brought to our attention how much it resembles one McQueen rocked back in the day.
But you hardly need to have The Great Escape motorcycle jump imprinted on your memory banks to rock the Jackson Quilted Vest yourself. It’s got plenty of style and functionality all on its own.
HuckberryFlint and Tinder Jackson Quilted Vest
Functional fashion
Let’s start with the looks. The Jackson Quilted Vest quite strongly resembles a Steve McQueen style choice from the ’70s, as part of a look that can probably best be described as “Southwestern trucker.”
Regardless, there are strong vintage puffer vibes, particularly in the mint green Winter Sage Burnt Orange colorways. It’s a pretty timeless look, especially in the third hue, Dark Navy, a shade that — as McQueen’s Bullitt turtleneck proves — will never go out of style.
