valmeline x Zethadeem (West Germany) 70s, Custom, Padded

valmeline x Zethadeem (West Germany) 70s, Custom, Padded SUNDAZED & OUTSIDE SOCIETY S.O.S. | sundazed.io/sos This vintage men’s padded field jacket, likely of German postwar civilian origin, embodies a transitional outerwear philosophy shaped by pragmatic sufficiency and environmental calibration. Cut from a taupe-toned shell—presumably a polycotton or polyester-nylon blend—the fabric’s matte finish absorbs rather than reflects light, reinforcing a utilitarian intent stripped of decorative flourish. The construction reveals a lineage engineered not for aesthetic overture but for thermal regulation, mobility, and infrastructural integrity. Horizontally stitched baffles map out zones of synthetic insulation, stabilizing loft while preserving ergonomic freedom, ensuring that thermal performance is met without sacrificing silhouette containment or range of motion. Rather than exaggerating volume, the garment adheres to a moderated profile—calibrated for temperate-to-cold climates and deliberately shaped to accommodate underlayers without imposing bulk. Its spatial vocabulary—a soft boxy cut, shoulder epaulets, snap-fastened storm placket, zippered chest pocket, and symmetrical flap pockets—derives from military utility wear, yet each element is recontextualized for civilian use. The epaulets, for instance, function not as operational anchors but as vestigial stabilizers—residues of archival logic retained for structural balance rather than signal-based symbolism.