The military trend has never been out of fashion. It’s one of designer’s favourite shape and motiv especially for colder months. It has not been left behind this Fall (Autumn)-Winter season 2009-2010 by designers such as Gareth Pugh, Alexander McQueen, John Galliano, Trussardi, and Burberry who have transformed the traditional uniform into a masculine fashionable look.
Gareth Pugh, with one of the most unusual menswear collections for Autumn-Winter 2009-2010 has been inspired by the German officer overcoats from the Second World War and the metal suits that were worn under suits of armour.
Movies can also be seen as a heavy influence in Pugh’s Autumn/Winter collection with feathers for shoulder decoration as inspiration from The Crow as well as the Gothic ripped trousers and black boots and the metallic body combat suit.
Burberry presented tailored coats inspired by French naval officers and a two tone pea coat that is linked again to the Second World War.
D&G have used the patterned Musketeer jacket detailing that was later used on band uniforms and other military jackets.
John Galliano has expanded the old Pirates’ and Captains’ clothing into a fashionable trend. He included the old white wigs and fold-over leather boots to really help support the history that he is repeating on the catwalk.
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