A must-read publication for denim fans, military uniform enthusiasts, and vintage workwear enthusiasts!

Avant is a biannual magazine founded by Frenchman Eric Maggiori. It traces the clothing of various classes and industries throughout history, from ancient times to the present day, and even to future trends. It is rich in content and illustrated with pictures. The editorial team uses a pragmatic spirit to trace the evolution of history for readers.

In this second installment of "An Anthology of American Militaria," we delve into military uniforms , focusing specifically on the U.S. armed forces during the interwar years of the 20th century.

We interviewed three vintage dealers and collectors passionate about history and military uniforms: Paul Milbury, Bob Chatt, and Jeff Spielberg . We also spoke with eight experts about the impact of social media on the vintage market and the ethical boundaries of collecting military uniforms.

We visited the West Coast Militaria collectors show in Pomona, California—a must-see for any military enthusiast—and also taught everyone how to decipher military uniform tags .

STORIES & TALES

• Denim Nation Army : Why did the U.S. Army and Navy start wearing blue denim in the early 1900s?

• Full Painted Jackets : How did American pilots during World War II enjoy painting their A-2 leather jackets with all kinds of patterns?

• USMC P41 : The P41 suit is one of the most iconic military work uniforms of the 20th century.

INTERVIEWS

• Max Sardi : Manager of The Real McCoy's London store and one of the first people to share military uniform knowledge online through his blog Sanforized .

• Charles Lemons : A historian who published the series "Uniforms of the US Army Ground Forces 1939–1945", which is a must-read for almost all fans of military uniforms.

• Jeff Spielberg : He has been collecting military uniforms for more than 30 years and now owns one of the largest military uniform collections in the world.

ART & ILLUSTRATIONS

• Distant Rain : Cover art created exclusively for Avant Magazine by Brett Allen Johnson.

• Memories of War : A series of World War II images from the private collection of Nick Soderstrom.

• Private Military Collection : Includes 32 rare military uniforms from the collections of Eric Maggiori, Tom Gruat and Gauthier Borsarello.

AND MORE…

• Classic Daisy Mae bucket hat

• How Military Uniforms Influenced Men's Fashion Style

• Best "repro" brand

• Masterpiece: 1908 US Army CAC Denim Shirt