Killer camo

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

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