Military fashion is perennially popular. It's no wonder us civilians love to get dressed up in soldier-chic styles--they're badass. With bright brass details, crisp lines and sharp angles, military-inspired fashion evokes confidence, strength and poise.
Naturally, when one thinks of the military they also logically think of war and terrorism. These slightly more disturbing subsets have also inspired fashion designers; you'll find some of their collections below.
Implications - **First sentence untrue depending on area, religion, etc.
Youth demographics are for the most part anti-war; this group can also be defined by their penchant for ironic appropriation. Military clothing serves is ironic because of the disjunct with the values of this group. Companies should consider implementing ironic ads to find success.
25 War and Military-Inspired Fashions
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Torture Couture
John Galliano Prisoner of War Fashions?
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Arresting Attire
TG Military Clothing Makes You Salute
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Gas Mask Fashion
Aitor Throup's Strange Suit
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Military Jackets & Distressed Jeans
D & G Go Wilde with Men's Fall 2009 Collection
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Terror Fashion (Revisited)
Anticon Hoodie, for the Funky Terrorist
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Chemical Warfare Fashion
Urban Security Suit
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High-Tech Army Clothes
Fire Proof UnderArmor
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Terror Fashion
Freak Out Your Neighbours With Hoodies From Anticon
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Military Chic Jackets
Victoria Beckham in Harper's Bazaar
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Russian Front Fashion
Chanel Pre-Fall 2009 Loves Slavic Look
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Soldier Toy Chic
Balmain Spring 2009
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Napoleonic War Fashion
John Galliano Spring 2009 RTW at Paris Fashion Week
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Undressed Fashion Shows
Extreme Disheveled Style in Nice Collective Men's Fall ‘09
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Heavy Skirted Coats
Comme des Garcons Military Jackets with Attached Blankets
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Regal Chic Jackets
Beyonce's Rockin Fashion at ‘We Are One' Inauguration Concert
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Military Couture
Beyonce Rocks Alexander McQueen at World Music Awards
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Military-Inspired Trench Coats
Victoria Beckham Shows How to Rock Military Street Style
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War Fashion
Marc Jacobs Recycled Military Goods
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Color Changing Fabric
Molecular Military Fashion
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Recession Fashion
Tough Economic Times Influence Style
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Recycled Military Aircraft Jewelry
Deploy Peace Necklaces
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Military Chic Accessories
AMT 'Medal of Honor'
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Soldier Chic
U.S. Army Lets Sears Use Official Insignias
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Soldier Style
Iraqi Soldiers Look to US Troops For Fashion
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Alexander McQueen's Extreme Warrior Masks Make You A Chic Tinman
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Artistic Painted Fashion
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"Old School" Comme Des Garcons
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John Galliano Paris Show
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Designer Swine Flu Masks by CheapChampagne
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Dame Vivienne Westwood S/S 2009
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Balmain Spring 2009
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D & G F/W 2008
Bavarian Chic
Philosophy Spring 2009 at New York Fashion Week
Victoria Beckham Gets Goofy For Campaign
Marc Jacobs Ads II
Latex Gone Girlie
Matthew Williamson Spring 2009 Collection
Celebrity Authors
Victoria Beckham Writes Fashion Guidebook
Cyberpunk Red Carpet Fashion
Beyonce Rocks Gareth Pugh
Military Transformers
The USMC F-35B STOVL Lands Vertically
Skirts for Men
Comme des Garcons' Manskirt Couture
Military Couture
Beyonce Rocks Alexander McQueen at World Music Awards
Angel Wings and Headdresses
Diesel Black Gold Spring 2009
Redneck Chic Couture
Vivienne Westwood Brings the Farm to Milan's Men for Fall 09
One-Shouldered Bandage Fashion
Herve Leger for Spring/Summer 2009
Agate Slab Accessories
Miss Bikini Luxe S/S 2009
Guerrilla Fashion Shop
Comme Des Garcons in Poland
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Motley Couture
Betsey Johnson S/S 2009
Olympic Athlete Butter Sculptures
Silver Medal Gymnast Shawn Johnson in Grease
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Marc Jacobs Recycled Military Goods
Union Jack Handbags
Agyness Deyn's Chanel Clutch
Color Changing Fabric
Molecular Military Fashion
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Karl Lagerfeld's 10 Minute Chanel Movie
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Dior Homme KvA S/S ‘09 by Karl Lagerfeld
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Military Chic Accessories
AMT 'Medal of Honor'
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