Korean footwear brand AGE launches its new military-theme collection, creatively naming it the CamouflAGE collection, the range honors the Armed Forces uniforms. The silhouettes boast a casual look with its ripstop and cotton fabric construction of the uppers.
Both of these materials were used by the Air Force and the Navy. Function lies at the very core of the design, with rocket lace shoe rips, detachable cargo pockets, and a side zipper on the higher cut silhouettes. The color palette is very earthy to stay true to the overarching theme. This includes dark gray, dusty tan, forest green, and olive green to name a few. Notable, the ripstop upper feature the collection's name on the side in white.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Military-inspired Footwear
- There is an opportunity to create new footwear lines that draw inspiration from military uniforms and incorporate functional design elements such as detachable pockets and rocket lace shoe rips.
- Ripstop and Cotton Fabric Construction
- Ripstop and cotton fabric can be utilized in clothing lines with a functional, military-inspired design.
- Earthy Color Palette
- There is a trend towards using earthy colors such as dark gray, dusty tan, forest green, and olive green in fashion and apparel.
Who This Affects Most
- Footwear and Apparel
- Fashion brands and retailers can produce military-inspired footwear and apparel collections using functional design elements and earthy color palettes.
- Military and Law Enforcement Gear
- Military and law enforcement gear manufacturers can expand their offerings to include items inspired by everyday clothing lines that focus on creating functional designs.
- Outdoor and Adventure Gear
- Outdoor and adventure gear companies can utilize ripstop and cotton fabric in their products, as well as incorporate military-inspired design elements to create durable and functional gear for outdoor activities.
