The armed forces have generated loads of sartorial inspiration over the years-army greens, cargo pants and army jackets. But lately, the military’s signature print has caught our eye again
Photography DIX PEREZ
Sittings editor KAT CRUZ
Styling and text IZA SIM
Makeup CHRISTINE ROJAS-LAVIÑA using BECCA
Hair GENSTEIN YUZON
Model MARIANNA of RECO MODELING AGENCY
Shop directory
A/X G/F Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati CityFolded & Hung 2/F, SM Megamall, Bldg. A, Ortigas Center, PasigForever 21 2/F SM Megamall, Bldg. A, Ortigas Center, Pasig 
CityJellybean 3/F SM Megamall Bldg. B, Ortigas Center, Pasig CityMaco Custodio tel. 0922-8886226 or 0917-8886226Mango G/F Glorietta 3, Ayala Center, Makati CityMassimo Dutti G/F Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati CityMichael Kors G/F Glorietta 5, Ayala Center, Makati CityMiss Selfridge G/F Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati CityParfois G/F Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati CitySteve Madden G/F Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati City Terranova G/F Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati City Zara G/F Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati City
Explosive trick
Army green traditionally says “male,” so the trick to balancing the look is to add a few girly elements for a good masculine-feminine mash-up!
Michael Kors black sleeveless top; Terranova army-green long-sleeve top; Miss Selfridge black leatherette skirt; Massimo Dutti gray scarf; Jellybean black quilted sling bag; Mango maroon socks; black Warden wedges from Steve Madden
Into the wild
Pair stripes with this camo-print jacket, a delightful and exciting contrast fit for the wild ones.
Striped top, denim shorts and camouflage jacket with rhinestone details, all from Zara; Maco Custodio tan leather visor
Tailored army
Keep it together on the runway with tailored and sleek pieces.
Mango army-green top; Zara army-green shorts; A/X leopard-print blazer; Mango fringe bag; Forever 21 camo belt and boots
Armed forces
Camo prints are all the rage this season, and so too are camo pants.
Forever 21 black lace corset; oversized denim vest, camouflage skinny pants and tan suede lace-up booties, all from Zara
Lady chameleon
Try wearing an army green jacket with softer pieces to give the look a more feminine and modern edge.
Massimo Dutti lace-detailed dress; black studded boots and army-green jacket, both from Zara
