The MILITARY JACKET

Burberry was the original company who designed the trench coat as we know it today. Established in 1856, the company’s founder Thomas Burberry focused on outdoors attire with with the intention of producing a product that was water-resistant yet maintaining a breathable fabric. In 1914 Burberry was commissioned by the War Office to design their [...]

Ralph Lauren recreates some of the most sophisticated historical styles.  Ralph Lauren brings back the boldness and glamour of getting dressed.  The Ralph Lauren “Graydon jacket” is strikingly similar to patterns and styles of the military jackets of royalty. The details of appliques, hand stitching and embroidery is often seen in noble styles but often to labourous for most designers to [...]

Military Jackets are timeless staples to any persons closet.  Military Jackets will never date or go out of style like typical fashions.   Military jackets have been seen all over the runways from Gucci to Moschino, and have been a favorite item with celeberties like Mischa Barton and Victoria Beckham..  Military jackets are usually found with some similar [...]

I never discounted again how much a hat can make a difference after my former boss told me she picked me out of a list of job applicants because my “vintage beret” displayed a sense of style and confidence. A unique hat can certainly turn heads and give you the advantage of looking fashionable without [...]

Co-founders Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana met in Milan in 1980 while working for the designer Giorgio Correggiari. Dolce has had formal education in the fashion industry while Gabbana, was trained as a graphic designer.  Combining Dolce’s tailoring skills, and Gabbana’s styling; they make the perfect team.  The D&G fall/winter 2010 is all about masculine tailoring and military precision.  The label [...]