# Vintage Militant Catwalks The Lou Dalton Fall/Winter 2012 Line is Army Couture By John Ibbitson | Published 2012-02-24 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lou-dalton-fall-winter-2012 References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/lou-dalton-fallwinter-2012/) & [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/) In the latest Lou Dalton Fall/Winter 2012 collection, which was recently presented at London Fashion Week, models walked down the catwalk wearing suited separates, casual wear and [outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultra-violet-collection) paired with [military boots and hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relwen-sailcloth-tanker-jacket) to unify the ranges of diverse fashions with a vintage army theme. There was much to get excited about in this offering from the designer; [light-blue wool suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea), a black and white textured and patterned turtleneck and some gorgeous overcoats were among my favorites from the line. Olive green and khaki-colored pieces provided for some more of the more obviously militant-inspired garments, while others in the collection were a little more subtle. So if you're looking to add some sophistication to your Sargent style this fall, then check out this lineup from the Lou Dalton Fall/Winter 2012 collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 20% | 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) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vintage Army Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and ethically sourced vintage-inspired clothing with a military aesthetic. - **Military-inspired Outerwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create high-performance outerwear with military-inspired design elements for both fashion and function. - **Militant-influenced Casual Wear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design versatile and comfortable everyday clothing that incorporates elements of vintage military fashion. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a curated collection of vintage military-inspired clothing for consumers seeking unique and alternative fashion choices. - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of military-style boots that combines the aesthetics of vintage army fashion with modern comfort and durability. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create sustainable and eco-friendly fabrics that replicate the look and feel of vintage military materials for use in fashion and interior design. ## 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) - [Sartorial Co-Ed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soulland-2.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Spring-Ready Militaristic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpha-industries-2.md) - [Measured Winter Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-fw26.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Fall Technical Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atom-collection.md)