# Gem-Adorned Army Apparel The Runway Jewelry Deco Military Jacket is Avant-Garde By John Ibbitson | Published 2012-03-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/runway-jewelry-deco-military-jacket References: [guylook](http://www.guylook.com/runway-jewelry-deco-military-jacket-jacket-11-en.html) & [guylook](http://www.guylook.com) If the original translation of "avant-garde" was used to define the troops in the front of an advancing army battle, then this Runway Jewelry Deco Military Jacket from the online men's fashion boutique Guylook can surely be seen as a [statement piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cult-gaia-x-raxxy) that was inspired from this meaning as well as being a stylish example of what the term has come to mean today. In many ways the olive green coat resembles your standard military apparel; applets on the shoulders, large pockets with brass buttons on the chest and patches of title and honor sewn on the sleeves play homage to traditional details found in army surplus. But, what makes this particular piece of outwear so striking, is its colorful collection of [costume jewels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment) that come adorned to it. Sparkling, translucent and opaque gem stones in a variety of shapes and sizes are sewn to the upper body of this coat to give the wearer a look that is truly military-couture. For an added touch of hidden flair, the jacket's lining is also made with a black and white, polka dot fabric. The best part though, is that this glamorous and daring take on [military fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l2b-flight-jacket) can be yours for only $105.00. So get ready to lead the fashion war of best dressed at your next event with the Runway Jewelry Deco Military Jacket from Guylook. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Military-couture Fashion:** The use of gem-adorned army apparel is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry, combining military-inspired design with glamorous elements. - **Statement Jewelry:** The inclusion of sparkling gemstones on clothing presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the accessories industry, offering unique and eye-catching designs. - **Avant-garde Style:** The Runway Jewelry Deco Military Jacket represents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the avant-garde fashion industry, blending traditional military aesthetics with bold and unconventional elements. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The gem-adorned military jacket trend creates opportunities for fashion brands to explore military-inspired designs with added glamour and luxury. - **Accessories:** The use of gemstones as embellishments on clothing opens up new avenues for the accessories industry to create statement pieces that elevate outfits. - **Avant-garde Fashion:** The Runway Jewelry Deco Military Jacket caters to the avant-garde fashion industry, providing a unique and daring option for those seeking unconventional military-inspired attire. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Military Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-brand-rbtnk.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Heritage-Inspired Two-Layer Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relwen-combat-2in1-jacket.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Wool Varsity Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-varsity-jackets.md) - [Boxy Botanical Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-jacket.md) - [Militant Suede Bomber Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taylor-stitch-army-suede-bomber-jacket.md) - [Militant Springtime Jacket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relwen-sailcloth-tanker-jacket.md) - [Military Jacket-Adorned Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-slim-dherms.md) - [Golden-Age Hollywood-Inspired Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-styles.md)