BLOG: "From Kabul with Love" Collection Season II (Drops 10/21)

The “From Kabul with Love” collection series was conceived as an ode to vintage Afghanistan aesthetics from the late 1970s to the late 1980s - the time of Soviet occupation and the famed Mujahideen fighters.

Our Season II sequel collection builds upon the first with the addition of key outerwear pieces - Retro Windbreakers & Joggers.

Ornate embroideries on fine, heavyweight cotton are featured alongside “War Rug” style all-over prints and soviet KLMK camo pieces.

Drops Friday, 10/21 at 3PM EST.


“AFGHANKA” Set - Retro Windbreaker, Jogger, and EDC Short

Constructed of ripstop stretch material, and based on the famous “Afghanka” khaki uniform color worn by soviet infantry in Afghanistan.

The Retro Windbreaker features YKK Aquaguard main zipper, two zippered hand pockets, and a large zippered horiztonal back pocket. PVC Rubber Logo patch on sleeve and rubberized velcro cuff closure.

The Jogger features YKK zippered hand pockets and cargo pockets, drawstrings, and PVC rubber logo patch on cargo pocket.

Short features 2.5cm thick belt loops for EDC.

Windbreaker: $140
Jogger: $80
Short: $58

SIZING

Joggers (Waist Sizes):

XS: 28-30
S: 30-32
M: 32-34
L: 34-36
XL: 36-38
XXL: 38-40

Windbreakers Size Chart:

Shorts Size Chart:


KLMK “Berezka” Set - Retro Windbreaker & Jogger

KLMK (aka Berezka or "Birch Leaf") is a Soviet pattern that was an icon of their 1980s war and occupation in Afghanistan. It was designed to overcome NATO night vision devices at the time, and is perhaps the first digital camo pattern to have been developed and issued (late 1960s.)

There are many versions of KLMK - all with slight variations of shades and colors. The version we used on these shorts is “silver leaf.”

The Retro Windbreaker features YKK Aquaguard main zipper, two zippered hand pockets, and a large zippered horiztonal back pocket. PVC Rubber Logo patch on sleeve and rubberized velcro cuff closure.

The Jogger features YKK zippered hand pockets and cargo pockets, drawstrings, and PVC rubber logo patch on cargo pocket.

Both pieces are constructed of Ripstop Stretch material.

Windbreaker: $160
Jogger: $90


Sizes for windbreaker and joggers are the same as listed above in the size charts for the “Afghanka Set”


AK-Embroidered Hoodies - Stone Blue & Heather Grey

A clean, minimalistic embroidery on quality heavyweight cotton. These hoodies are cut-and-sewn from scratch with hand-picked fabrics. We never use blanks for our tees or hoodies, and these are no exception. The hoodie is constructed of 460GSM Brushed French Terry cotton.

The simple, polygonal AK design is inspired by the 2-D representations of small arms seen on Afghan War Rugs.

FIT NOTES:
Size Up for Standard/Relaxed fit.

Hoodies: $80


AK-Embroidered Sweater-Tees - Sage Green & Black

A clean, minimalistic embroidery on quality heavyweight cotton. These tees are cut-and-sewn from scratch with hand-picked fabrics. We never use blanks for our tees or hoodies, and these are no exception. The tee is constructed of 340GSM Brushed French Terry cotton. This is a thicker, sweatshirt material optimized for a fall/winter tee.

The simple, polygonal AK design is inspired by the 2-D representations of small arms seen on Afghan War Rugs.

FIT NOTES:
Standard Fit, size up for Relaxed Fit

Tees: $40


War Rug Resort Set - “Sangin”

Inspired by the patterns seen on Afghan war rugs, this short and shirt set is printed with the “Sangin” variant of our war rug prints for this collection.

While some parts of the country stay warm year-round, this set is intended as a “resort collection” for holiday season travelers and adventurers.

Shirt: $58
Short: $58

SIZING

Resort Shirt Size Chart:

EDC Short Size Chart:


War Rug Resort Set - “Panjshir”

Inspired by the patterns seen on Afghan war rugs, this short and shirt set is printed with the “Panjshir” variant of our war rug prints for this collection.

While some parts of the country stay warm year-round, this set is intended as a “resort collection” for holiday season travelers and adventurers.

Shirt: $58
Short: $58

Sizes are same as listed above in the “Sangin” War Rug Resort Set.


“From Kabul with Love” Pin Pack

Features War-Rug-style drones and Toyota technicals ubiquitous to the GWOT era.
Hard enamel construction. Pins measure approximately 1.5” in length.

Individual Pins: $10
4-Pack: $35


QILO x MP5GUYS “War Rug” Pre-Order

Due to popular demand we are bringing the War Rug back.
This will be available for pre-order through the weekend 10/21 - 10/23

QILO x MP5GUYS “War Rug” is inspired by Afghan War Rugs that have been produced from the start of the Soviet Occupation of Afghanistan in 1979 through the present day.

Our original design started off as a sticker, but has now been made into an actual rug due to customer requests.

The rug has a rubberized backing for durability / weather-resistance, and will fit right at home at a work station, office desk, garage gym, or man cave.

Measures 5’ x 3’
Made in USA, 3 week turnaround.

$260


GALLERY

Afghanka Set

War Rug Resort Set - “Sangin” Pattern

KLMK Set

AK Embroidered Hoodies

Michael Stein