Just when you think it’s not possible for a trend to ever be resurrected again, the fashion industry go ahead and bring it back. And even worse is you consider wearing it again and curse yourself for ever ridding your wardrobe of the trend.
Case in point: camouflage.
If like me, you were a teenager in the 90s you will remember -fondly or *cough* otherwise – camouflage print in all it’s cargo pant glory. It was one of those trends that grew exponentially; teenagers of both sexes wore it, mums and dads wore it, kids wore it, even your pet dog probably had a camouflage print collar.
It was everywhere then and it’s the surprise new trend for autumn/winter.
If you’re looking for someone to blame for the camo resurrection, go directly to influential fashion designer Thakoon and his Autumn/Winter ’12 collection and if you want to give trend a try (or aren’t scarred from the first time round) keep reading for 3 ways to style it without looking like an army reserve.
DATE NIGHT
SHOP THIS LOOK: Country Road Jacquard knit $99, Luxe Skater Skirt $89.95 Wanted Gala boots $79.95, Seed iPhone case $19.95
WEEKEND
SHOP THIS LOOK: Seed Camo parka $149.95, Quiksilver nautical tee $59.99, Roxy jeans $62.99 Seed casual canvas tote $79.95
OFFICE
SHOP THIS LOOK: Seed leather-like top $119, Olivia top tone pump $129.99 French Connection Tribal beaded necklace $49.99, Camo jersey skirt $39.95
What do you think of the camouflage trend? Will you be wearing it?
Top Comments
I was a teen in the 90s and hated fashion-camo the first time around. Still do.
The idea of wearing a print that is intended to hide you so you dont get shot.... My imagination is too much for that.
Plain army, though: I wear my dads old parachute jacket as my dogwalker. It is more retro than military, though.