The L.L. Bean Field Coat Celebrates Its Centennial With a Curated Vintage Drop

In a retail market that’s volatile enough that it’s rare for labels to make it past its first year, L.L. Bean is an outlier. The Maine-based heritage brand crested a whooping century of producing rugged, trusted outdoor apparel and gear roughly a decade ago, and now, the Bean is celebrating another centennial milestone — 100 years of the timeless Field Coat.

You’ll almost certainly recognize the Bean outwear icon, but you might not know about it’s illustrious history. Originally the Maine Duck Hunting Coat, the style was released Fall 1924, and, after a variety of fabric and fit innovations, has become the Field Coat known and loved today, with its durable, water-resistant two-ply 10oz. cotton canvas, distinctive 16-wale corduroy collar and cuffs and curved hunting-style pockets.

The style is traditionally available with both a cotton and heavy wool lining and, in a nod to a century of outdoor heritage, L.L. Bean has released a special anniversary edition of the Field Coat. Featuring the classic styling of the original 1924 model and crafted with two legendary, premium fabrics in British Millerain wax cotton and Bean’s chamois clothing lining, it’s a homage to the timelessness of L.L. Bean’s outwear and a piece of history just waiting to be worn in.

Bean’s commemorating of the Field Coat doesn’t end there. The brand teamed up with New England-based American vintage curator Wooden Sleepers (spearheaded by menswear expert and all-around ‘fitsman Brian Davis) for an exclusive, ultra-limited drop of 12 vintage L.L. Bean Field Coats. With styles dating back to the 1950s, the pieces launched at 9:00 AM EST, and just like last time — L.L. Bean previously tapped Wooden Sleepers for a collection of vintage Boat and Totes, which sold out in under 24 hours —the jackets went fast.

The capsule may have already sold out, but you can still find the details on the curated vintage collection at Wooden Sleepers, or you can snag one of the general-release models below. After all, if 100 years is any indication, you’ll probably have it for a while. Shop the iconic L.L. Bean Field Coat below, and keep your eyes peeled for future drops from Wooden Sleepers x L.L. Bean — there are some rumored heaters landing soon.