Like falling from the sky

There is no doubt that the military is one of those ‘movements’ that often come and go and always swing back in one reinterpretation or another; whether they are embodied in camouflage pants as Madonna casually introduced us to with the dynamic-badass American Life or other more elegant versions and less G.I.Jane. Similar to the former is the trend of several last seasons, something neater and more classic than mere military that transports us to those war-engaged days in mortal struggle in Waterloo. The soldierly style is characteristically a 19th century gold double breasted suit trend that came in velvet or wool. Sober and elegant garments in sombre colours, which highlight the gold of the buttons and some embroidered details. The aforesaid trend was seen on the Balenciaga catwalk about three years ago. You may already know that the firm regularly makes us anticipate for trends that at the time may perceived as meaningless and overloaded, but later become “must-have” pieces, like the famous gladiator sandals or the ethnic bags we’ve witnessed become huge from the same colossal innovative designer. Shortly after, other labels fashioned their lines and deployed several creative alternatives. Alexander McQueen, Collette Dinnigan and Temperley London are some of many high-end brands betting on this fashion route. Now, should you choose to go for something more affordable, Urban Outfitters, Oasis and Zara already hang their army collection off their hangers.

Jackets since their inception have been very popular, tending to be a fundamental part of the clothing both for men and women alike, being one of the garments that has the most stories to tell in one’s wardrobe. This is due to multiple cycles and times they were used for a reason beyond aesthetics or fashion. Each type of jacket was developed with a purpose and a ‘destination’ in mind. The military-style jacket was born as a reaction in rebellion against the Vietnam War, being used by many young people who got them at outlet markets or second-hand stores, with the passing of time it became a very striking garment and with a variety of models and designs, but always carrying that touch of old days of a long-lost unwanted authority yet character. Thanks to its great popularity today, there exist loads of whimsical designs, giving something to speak of for their styles and the possibility of being able to combine on many occasions, being perfect for cold climates and very comfortable and striking.

Today I am wearing one of these beautiful pieces that I found, at a popular vintage shop, in an immaculate condition as seen; a Royal Canadian Air Force blazer part of a uniform from the WW2. A warm-blue colour jacket with beautiful details in gold. I have added a chunky leather belt which goes beautifully with it adding some drama and giving some definition to my silhouette. I am wearing this with stone colour tailored trousers and a basic ivory T-shirt. In order to make the whole look more relaxed, I wanted to wear this multi-coloured Converse adding some bold colours to the look but matching the blue with the jacket at the same time. Lastly, I love how the gold sunglasses look with the gold detail of the jacket and the brown leather travel bag with the belt creating a stylish and authoritarian look overall, but fun and casual at the same time.