Desert fatigues become street fashion across generations
The Kansas City Star notes military surplus gear shapes youth style from 1960s protest wear to today. Desertsand taupe camouflage, olive drab items, and bold plaid scarves personalize coats and jackets at surplus shops. Shoppers mix authentic pins and patches with wool sweaters and rugged boots for a vintage urban look.
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China Beach
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Men’s Fashion Show Highlights Spring Summer Trends
In Los Angeles amid war news the Men’s Fashion Association showcases spring and summer men’s wear at the Biltmore Hotel. Trends emphasize stripes, chambray, ethnic prints, soft construction, and versatile garments blending office and weekend wear with microfibers and synthetic fibers for comfort and durability.
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Biltmore Hotel
Norman Karr
MFA
Chip Tolbert
Tom Julian
Tolbert
New York
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