Brand Vision
In 1969, the United States Navy, in response to unacceptable aerial losses in Vietnam, established an elite school for the top one percent of its pilots. Its purpose was to teach the lost art of aerial combat and ensure that graduates were the best fighter pilots in the world. They succeeded. Today, the Navy calls it Fighter Weapons School; the pilots call it TOP GUN. This legacy was immortalized in the 1986 film of the same name.
Top Gun® Brand was founded in 1996 and recreated the iconic Top Gun leather flight jacket, capturing the spirit of the aviation world. Top Gun® brand owns the exclusive worldwide rights for Top Gun® leather jackets and global rights for a vintage aviation apparel line featuring flight jackets, aviation-themed sportswear, and must-have souvenirs.
Our aviation lifestyle brand honors this heritage by blending aviation excellence, creative fashion, and pursuit of perfection. Our mission is to inspire a community embodying the Top Gun spirit, believing in striving to be the very best.
In 2023, Captain John "Lites" Leenhouts, a 27-year Naval Aviator (1973-2000), joined our team as a mentor, consultant, and design advisor to ensure that we have the most authentic designs of aviation apparel. With over 6,000 hours flying the A-7, F-14, and F/A-18, he's a decorated combat veteran with 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses and 4 Air Medals. He holds the US Navy record for most carrier arrested landings (1645) and retired as Commodore Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic.
Top Gun's mission is to create the most authentic aviation apparel where every piece is aligned with history and has a story to tell.
OUR HERITAGE
Founded on the principles of excellence and authenticity, Top Gun® continues the legacy of the world's most elite fighter pilot training program.
AUTHENTIC DESIGNS
Every piece in our collection is meticulously crafted to honor aviation history, with input from real Naval Aviators who lived the Top Gun experience.