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The inspiration comes from both the royal men at the men and the Fall 2011 collection of the Alexander McQueen label.

This look is not that hard to achieve since military is a trend that is always somehow weaved into menswear. (Everyone love a man in uniform right?) As far as the outfit it is most a few key piece and perhaps a few props just to add a little pomp and circumstance.

Military styled jackets are usually in every designer’s mens coats but this Balmain double-breasted blazer is a great one and even come with its own emblem attached.A simple shoe is best when dealing with high-class affairs and Gucci does it right with this classic lace up.

Feel free to be a little costume-y when it comes down to accessories. Royalty has no problem wearing their traditional garments out and about even though to many they look a bit ridiculous. This is why you can buy a chauffeur’s hat and act like it was handed down to you for generation. And for the watch bling it’s all about Glam Rock.

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LOOK FIVE: Sustainable Pattern Mashup

The Parachute Hoodie: Christopher Raeburn, $462

Christopher Raeburn caught my attention with his collection in London for next fall. He takes discarded military material and repurposes them as slickers and other articles of clothing. Like this jacket for instance, that is made from 100% Parachute Nylon. I had been eyeing a different holy jacket down, as it was featured in its own front display, but I didn’t end up putting it with my chosen looks. That piece would suffice to live independently of an outfit; a true outer layer fit to engulf any look. This neon piece, however, seemed more the challenge: I was after some good pattern mixin’.

The Tank: Timo Weiland, $320

To suit my pattern mashing desires, Timo Weiland jumped to me once more. The sheer red-orange organic shapes that formulate on this tank completely complement the wild dotting of the jacket. But what’s on the back of the shirt, you ask? Why it’s the same tree landscape we saw on the dress in the previous look.

The Skirt: Lisa Marie Fernandez, $224

You might have sensed my affinity for neoprene at this point. Lisa Marie Fernandez shapes up a lovely little black skirt, beach- and bar-friendly.Though, I must admit, if there were to have been a brightly patterned bottom that meshed, I would have Man-Repellered it up.

The Necklace: Orly Genger, $395

This rope conglomeration collar hung from a single nail in the Orly Genger nook, and eyed me down the entire two hours I was in Début. Each mountain climbers rope speckled with neon, hand-tied knots wrapping concentrically around thick straight ones, clung together.

The Sandals: Love Is Mighty, $175

My vision for this outfit was sandals. Monisha Raja‘s vision for these sandals was environmental and social sustainability. Employing artisans from indigenous tribes across the globe, she uses traditional arts and crafts techniques and completely animal friendly materials to produce beaded sandals and bags. See the Facebook page for more about their world involvement.

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*Bands. No solo acts were considered for this list. Or we all know Bowie would be up here.

#10 - NIRVANA

Kurt Cobain embodies the grunge revolution of the nineties. He synced the music to the laying low layered baggy flannel I-couldn’t-care-less look. It was an anti-fashion statement, a call to his own philosophy with reckless comfort, and thus it became fashion.

#9 – GUNS N ROSES

Of the glam metal hair bands that existed in thick of the eighties, Axel Rose and his lusciously locked bandmates were some of the most authentic in the genre. Their punk tinged solid rocker look made their shaggy manes manly. Power leather, head banging bandanas, faded shrunken graphic tees and hand cut effects complement their genuine rockstar songs.

#8 THE KILLERS

The intrinsic cool of Brandon Flowers emanates throughout The Killers. They create the kind of music that so easily sounds contrived when attempted by others, and the same goes for their look. Their polished quality with major statement, like feather shoulders or fur jackets, embodies both music and style in the best light.

#7 – OUTKAST

Big Boi keeps it hood. André 3000 blasts it into the future while tossing around a twenties vibe. He raised his waistline when no one else did and created mayhem with his look in “Hey Ya!” Their music is as smooth and superfast-paced as their appearance.

#6 – THE CLASH

As key players in the original wave of British punk, their shredded, zipped and right tight aesthetic weighed heavily in the formation of the genre. Their politically driven lyrics are backed by their F-you look and general badassery.

#5 – MGMT

This psych rock group from the here and now is a major reason that American Apparel stocked its shelves with blinding neon. Their exceptional style leads Andrew VanWyngarden and Benjamin Goldwasser to experimentation and wild inspiration. For instance, on their website a fan asks, “What inspired the fashion choice for Lolla[palooza] in Grant Park? You looked pretty hot in those jackets. (In every sense of the word.) Amazing.” Andrew’s answer? Quite amazing indeed.

#4 – LED ZEPPELIN

Gah, it’s effortless. The unbuttoned bare chested sexiness of Robert Plant is only upped by the fur collared leather trench of John Bohnam, complemented by the multi-tonal jacket on John Paul Jones and completed by Jimmy Page‘s slick tweed. Their ever present style had the same air as their music; the loudest, most soulful wails and riffs and rips always rode the chillest undercurrent.

#3 – JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE

Jimi Hendrix dressed like the psychedelic royalty he was. Purple and mind altering patterns enwrapped him as he lit guitars on fire, shredded it with his teeth, and as LSD dripped down from the scarf tied around his head (allegedly). The Experience was a spectacle; heady music enhanced tenfold by the showmanship of Hendrix.

#2 – THE ROLLING STONES

The Stones are the greatest vaudeville act of all time, never ceasing. Clothing slings on their rockstar bodies with ease, as does some of the greatest rock and roll ever performed pour out of them. They started out, much like The Beatles and every early British Invasion band thereafter in straight suits and matching haircuts. With time and money they evolved into wearing spectacle-worthy designer pieces like Mick Jagger’s Prada cock feather fedora or these pants. Keith Richards sparked the eyeliner earringed look that Johnny Depp so famously adopted for Captain Jack Sparrow. Undeniable sex appeal lies as much in their music as in style of larger than life, gender bending (yet deeply masculine) cool. And they’re still at it now.

#1 – THE BEATLES

The boys who brought rock and roll to the masses went through a series of evolutions in their seven years as a band. They began clean cut and mop topped, singing sweet yet earth shaking songs of holding hands, sharing secrets, twisting and shouting above the echoing shrieks and screams of crazed fans across the globe.  Always the epitome of class, they experimented with the finest suiting in the world, and it was Pierre Cardin who introduced them to the Indian Nehru jacket. Once they receded from the touring spotlight, they blossomed further as style icons. Sgt. Pepper and Magical Mystery Tour brought psychedelia to the forefront with neon military regalia, wild paisleys, beads, thin chains, moustaches and acid. Onto The White Album, which they wrote most of while practicing transcendental meditation in an ashram, they developed further spiritually and grew into newer versions of themselves. John Lennon was looking more like Jesus every day, and solidifying his round spectacle staple. Paul McCartney kept charmingly classy, now paring back the brights. George Harrison grew ever more spiritual, keeping a relaxed finery about him. Ringo was actually the most fashionably daring of the four, hamming up the giant rings and divinely accessorizing. The Beatles were indisputable trendsetters as their image and sound transformed through time, transforming the world around them.

Opening with the mass instrumental buildup of was The Beatles’ A Day In The Life and the massive grumble of helicopters.

Nude headscarves atop camo pleats, flounce and hounds tooth and structure marched through desert warfare. We Will Rock You. Kashmir. End scene.

Birds align in flight as warm hues of island sun meshes with funky educational prep under Rasta hats. The sights and sounds of Bob Marley wailing love infused with Gwen Stefani’s reggae twists carries the scene. “Ragga Muffins” in halter-esque maxis, slouchy checked coats and printed sweaters. End scene.

Rebel Rebel yelled over twisted English schoolboy-wear. Fat ties accompanied red tartan and leather, fusing frustrated businessman with late sixties British youth uprising on the early fringes of punk. End Scene.

Thick Asian (faux) frizz underneath the bowler hats is an accessory unto itself. The cleaner lines of the minimal robe and austere nude cuts gave way to a crinkly gray dye and repurposed chunk sweaters composed of squares of knits before it. Set to Harajuku pop, the original version of the Without Me intro, Marc McLaren’s Buffalo Gals, and the time warping image of a girl playing with her hair, this segment juxtaposed disheveled and clean. End Scene.

Black and white blazes on a sunny afternoon to the tune of psychedelia. Tomorrow Never Knows what effect optic stripes with orange punches will have on the mind. The tunic cut from the shoulders diagonally inward into pockets with black side panels underneath stated modern mod. You Better You Bet brings on thick bias stripes in front of a dizzying red swirl behind her. Get Back. End Scene.

Crimson and diamonds swim through pyrotechnic explosions around images of Gwen Stefani on screen, her own voice projecting this final story. Eight Gwen-alikes take to the runway in caped, draped, sheer and springy black, drenched in golden ropes. Blonde tresses bumped and waists running low, Gwen Stefani proclaims disco glam. End Scene.

Gwen Stefani put on a spectacle of grand proportions. She projected imagery of cultural movements, making us think about a whole host of topics at once, with notes of rebellion stringing throughout. It wasn’t absolutely cohesive, but she’s working on it. Gwen has brought her large scale entertainment philosophy to the fashion arena, and it elevated her clothing. Bravo. Take that last walk with the adorable little Kingston now.

First two photos from TheStewartofNY

Runway photos from nymag.com

This marks a historic day, ending “unfriendly fire” and could potentially mean better style for a group of notoriously unkempt military men. 

How long ’til we see a Queer Eye for the Army Guy edition at bootcamp?

Way to go Uncle Sam!

Now if we can just get a few more gay signees in the Marines. The Navy can’t hold many more.

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Target has done it again, an incredible collaboration with Dolce Vita. The collection is comprised of various flats and boots. Two of the hottest trends this fall will be the military style and shoes/boots with hardware. This collection has a great pair of combat boots for $34.99. This particular pair of boots can turn you into a Williamsburg Hipster, but you have to have the attitude to match.

Another great trend this 2010 F/W season is studded shoes. Like Louboutin and other designers, studs will instantly update any pair of flats. These tiny little details can make any outfit standout. What’s great about this collection is that it is very affordable. Both pair of boots go for $34.99 and the flats go for $29.99.

I particulary like the studded oxfords and the combat boots. They are definitely on my fall wish list.

This collection is exclusively available at the new Target in East Harlem, but it is also available online (Click Here)

Photos via Target.com

LINK LOVE:Dolce Vita for Target

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Gisele Bundchen goes military chic in a new spread for the May edition of Vogue Mexico. Shot by Nino Munoz, the Brazilian bombshell drops killer looks by Costume National, Ralph Lauren and Jean Paul Gaultier.

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LINK: Gisele Bundchen by Nino Muñoz for Vogue Mexico May 2010

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The military trend seems to be everywhere, and even though this model is hanging out in the jungle, all her clothes are very wearable.

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 I mean, I already own  more than enough pairs of boots, but when I caught a glimpse of these by Bess,

Bess boots, $407

 I gasped in delight. The studs! The worn-in vintage leather! The roll-down tops that would pair well with jeans and tights! I picture myself sporting them with just about everything, until they become the perfect extension of myself and my signature footwear. Plus, they are unisex – ideal for a rock n’ roll couple to share.

Bess boots, $407

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It must really suck to be any other celebrity in Victoria Beckham’s Hollywood. No matter what you try to pull off, she’s already done it better. Here Kim Kardashian attempts to work her bootiliciousness into the already stale Beckham military look. Good try, but it’s only Posh on the few.

[Los Angeles, May 14. Image via INF]

LINKAGE: Kim K: Sgt. Pepper’s Only Hearts Club Band [Snap Judgment]