# Modernized Military Menswear The Kent and Curwen Spring/Summer 2015 Collection is Utilitarian By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-06-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kent-and-curwen References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/kent-curwen-springsummer-2015/) & [kentandcurwen](http://www.kentandcurwen.co.uk/landing14/landing.html) The Kent and Curwen Spring/Summer 2015 presentation took to the runway stage during the London Collections: Men shows. The [militant menswear line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relwen-sailcloth-tanker-jacket) fused cadet-themed varsity jackets with over-sized coat garments. These looks were showcased alongside a range of leather pieces designed with an aviator aesthetic in mind. Together, the ensembles updated traditional army silhouettes with modern and youthful design details. While some pieces from the line were showcased in a traditional palette of [navy, camel and black-and-white tones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-plus-spring), others were displayed in bright hues that included [pops of turquoise and citrus orange](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corteiz-7). A contemporary take on a militant inspiration was presented during the Kent and Curwen Spring/Summer 2015 runway show. The luxe menswear line paired modernized army attire with animal printed statement shoes and matching tie, badge and jewelry accessories. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modernized-military-menswear:** Opportunities for creating new and innovative men's fashion lines that update military silhouettes with modern and youthful design details. - **Contemporary Cadet-themed Varsity Jackets:** Opportunities for spearheading innovative military-inspired apparel lines that fuse cadet-themed varsity jackets with oversized coat garments. - **Updating Traditional Army Silhouettes:** Opportunities for companies to create modern menswear lines with an aviator aesthetic in mind that update traditional army silhouettes. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can create innovative men's lines inspired by military silhouettes. - **Apparel:** The apparel industry can fuse cadet-themed varsity jackets with oversized coat garments to create modern menswear lines with an aviator aesthetic. - **Accessories:** The accessories industry can create matching tie, badge, and jewelry accessories inspired by modernized military menswear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Laid-Back Modernwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digawel-springsummer-2026.md) - [Workwear-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-springsummer-2024.md) - [Spring-Ready Militaristic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpha-industries-2.md) - [Spring Technical Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoldwall-5.md) - [Refined Utility Tailoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026.md) - [seasonal spring wardrobes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-watersports-collegiate-prep.md) - [Workwear Spring Line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carhartt-wip-springsummer-2026.md)