Listen up, civilian! Military style has proven it’s more than just a fleeting trend and moved on to become a classic look for men.
Rising to prominence during World War II, the aesthetic – made up of structured coats, muted hues and masculine combat prints – is a fusion of functional uniformity, but reimagined for today’s stylish gent.
Anatomy …
Camo and Uniform is just a few of the popular ways of military styling, but they are not alone. The modern military drill is all about:
Outerwear
topping tailoring and urban wear with a signature parka, flight jacket, trench coat, pea or officer coat
Footwear
heavy duty versions of the Derby with traction soles or Desert with crepe
Colour &
This is the most striking element of military’s attack, launching shades of olive green, cognac brown, desert sand, steel blue, navy and khaki over trousers, shirts and tees, with reworked camouflage prints in the most unlikely places before goingPatton… Pattern
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Outerwear
If there ever was a celebrity in flying jackets, the G-1 is it. It has been authorized wear for Naval Aviators almost continuously since the 1930s. Read more
The 1940’s and 50’s brought a few changes to the bomber. This new MA-1 brought a few tweaks with a knit collar and orange liner. Read more
The sleek, belted silhouette of the trench coat is hard to beat for its sophistication, versatility, and polish. This jacket can be dressed both up and down, but still manages to portray a well-dressed individual either way. Read more
Footwear
Desert boots derive from chukka boots. In the British Army, as the forces in 1940 joined the Western Desert Campaign in North Africa, the Desert Boot came to be... Read more
Colour & Pattern
Camouflage is a pattern of paradox that encompasses both hiding but also being seen. Camo is the go-to military print for men looking for a fashionable edge. Read more
