The Military Jacket

There really is nothing better for your wardrobe than a perfetly tailored military jacket. More ornate jackets such as the famous look by Michael Jackson can be stunning with crystal accents and metallic piping. The decorative jackets can be worn out for dinner, or to a party and can be worn in a casual setting. They are quite diverse. Casual military jackets with the button fronts, notched collars and cuffed sleeves are perfect for imformal settings and they also can be dressed up. Hardware has always been a classic with any military jacket. Shiny brass hardware is a must have with any military jacket, and has been worn with these accents for decades. The most important thing to remember about wearing a military jacket is the fit. While many other jackets can be worn loose, military jackets are meant to be tailored. Finding the perfect military jacket is the staple to your wardrobe. (Read More.....)

Brothers Georges, Armand, Paul, and Maurice Marciano moved from the South of France to California in the late 1970’s and they brought with them a sophisticated European flare to design with them. With the backing of the Nakash family, owners of the Jordache denim empire, they began building their business on "designer" jeans. Their name began to take off when Bloomingdale’s agreed to sell two dozen pairs of jeans, which sold out instantly.  Their iconic black-and-white advertising campaigns began in 1982 featuring some of the most famous celebrities such as Anna Nicole Smith, Paris Hilton, Claudia Schiffer, Eva Herzigova, Laetitia Casta, Valeri Mazza, Alessandra Ambrosio, Carla Bruni and Sophia Loren. Guess celebrated its 25th year anniversary in 2006. Within this period, they launched several different brands including the original Guess?, Guess by Marciano, G by Guess, Baby Guess, Marciano for men, GC watch collection, Guess? Perfume and Guess Home. It continues to dress women according to Paul’s idea of perfection: “a strong personality but at the same time sensual and feminine”. (Read More.....)

It is known that the Beatles have been one of the most popular bands in history.  According to the RIAA certifications, The Beatles have sold more albums in the US than any other artist.  The group formed in 1960, originally from Liverpool consisted of John Lennon, who played guitar, Paul McCartney, who played bass guitar, George Harrison who was their lead guitarist, and Ringo Starr who was their drummer. (Read More.....)

Michael Jackson's iconic performances and costumes will be remembered for a life time.  Michael Jackson kept the public interested with his over the top fashion wardrobe and luxurious lifestyle.  Throughout each decade, Michael's sense of style changed, but one fashion staple stayed throughout his career, and that was the classic military jacket.   It was in the 90s, when his theatrical edgy style graced the stage. Sophisticated suits became his obsession, with the addition with his his trademark armbands and other military inspired accessories.   Embellished jackets became his classic uniform.   Festooned with gold braiding, brass buttons, epaulets, each jacket being more elaborate than the next.  The military jacket became a trend statement that lasted throughout the decades. (Read More.....)

Forever 21 has amazing clothes, and for extremely affordable prices. Looking through their selection, I cannot help but love every single jacket they carry.   Forever 21, is beating out its competition, while most chains are loosing money they seem to making money.  In just five years, it has quadrupled in size, squeezing competitors like the Gap.  The company has no famous designers or an ad budget, and yet Forever 21 now ranks of the top 500 privately held companies in the United States. (Read More.....)

The biker hat is almost a play off of the original military officer hat, but with a little bit of a badness to it.  For those rockers, and Gothic followers this may be the perfect hat if you want to look tough, or sexy~  Wear this hat to spice up your outfit for a night out at the local pub, or or wear it with a wool military jacket.  It’s fashionable bold and sexy too! This look is steamy hot~ (Read More.....)

Temperley London was launched in 2000 by Alice Temperley. The label has a bit of an romantic side incorporating color, and patterns but it also has a bit of an edge. Temperley London has taken its place among some of the fashion's greats with their unique style. Fans like Scarlett Johansson, Mischa Barton and Keira Knightley regularly wear her designs on the red carpet. The label is known for their exquisite fabrics with ornate embellishments and esquisite beadwork. Their take on the military jacket has been a classic contemporary look which can be incorporated into the casual wear and the formal evening looks. (Read More.....)