The Expansion. Of course, it took a long gestation period to get there, one that began with the infiltration of military aesthetics into civilian clothing in the wake of Napoleon's campaigns.

From the runways of Jonathan Anderson's Dior to Marc Jacobs, the hated Y2K style has gotten an unusual update.

Over the years, military-style clothing, such as cargo pants, bomber jackets, and aviator sunglasses, has seamlessly transitioned from battlefield essentials to mainstream fashion trends.

This is why, in democracies, leaders have preferred to rely on their military fame, not clothing, in building political legitimacy. For instance, George Washington, Ulysses S. Grant and Dwight D ...

Kate holds several military titles and is no stranger to slipping into military-style clothing during official royal visits. In March 2023, she wore a camouflage hooded jacket, army green beanie ...