# Revamped WWII Menswear clothsurgeon's Military Menswear Tributes the Different WWII Nations By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-09-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/military-mens References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/09/20/clothsurgeon-a-peaceful-exploration) & [clothsurgeon](http://www.clothsurgeon.com/shop/) Adapting military menswear with a nod to its expansive history, clothsurgeon's 'A Peaceful Exploration' collection revitalizes the styles soldiers donned back in World War II. The brand represents the major nations who participated in the battle in the pieces -- paying tribute to Japanese soldiers with a [souvenir jacket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cwu-bomber), which is described as "a jacket worn during wartimes when soldiers were on leave in Japan." In addition, the collection of military menswear includes "[German Herringbone cotton camo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylrk-camo), Brushed Italian Jersey and British Mallard Duck embroidery." Although A Peaceful Exploration is stock full of vintage inspiration, the overall aesthetic is highly modern -- something that comes from the unconventional cuts and contemporary fabric pairings, as well as the overt minimalism that takes over some ensembles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Revitalizing Military Menswear:** Opportunity for brands to modernize and reinterpret historical military fashion trends. - **Souvenir Jackets:** Potential in creating stylish jackets inspired by wartime souvenirs. - **Unconventional Cuts and Fabric Pairings:** Innovation in utilizing unconventional cuts and combining contemporary fabrics to create modern military-inspired clothing. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore opportunities to incorporate historical military menswear trends into their designs. - **Textiles:** Opportunity for textile companies to develop new fabrics that combine historical military elements with modern aesthetics. - **Streetwear:** Streetwear brands can leverage the popularity of military-inspired fashion by creating unique pieces that appeal to modern consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Golden-Age Hollywood-Inspired Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-styles.md) - [Contemporary Military Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-brand-rbtnk.md) - [Spring-Ready Militaristic Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpha-industries-2.md) - [Urban Luxe Streetwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-the-row-to-the-road.md) - [Militant Springtime Jacket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relwen-sailcloth-tanker-jacket.md) - [Luxury Earth-Toned Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-doesnt-matter.md) - [Refined Utility Tailoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026.md) - [Punk History Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-war-of-the-three-kingdoms.md) - [Scrapbook-Inspired Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-class-uniform.md)