The Edit: A clean-cut take on the military fashion trend

17 May 2015 - 02:00 By Roxanne Robinson

Utility gets a new look this winter. We’re pairing shades of green with strong shapes for a cleaner take on this masculine trend. ABOUT THE TREND"The military-inspired trend seems to reappear every season – each time with a slightly different take on the classic incarnation," writes Fashion Weekly editor Tiaan Nagel. "This year, the khakis and soft taupes of last summer have made way for darker olives, deep inky blues and rich oxbloods in structured silhouettes."Stripped of decadent Sgt Pepper lashings, this week’s Edit explores modern functionality and utility. If there’s an army I’d happily join, it’s this one that convenes style around art."nbsp;SHOP THE LOOKPictured above, from left to right:1) Jersey, R899, Witchery (021-674-6091); shirt, R699, Country Road (011-290-2500 / 021-405-4300); shorts, R990, Oath; Dolce & Gabbana handbag, R23 500, Catheryne Gaeyla (011-447-2550); boots, R1 299, Trenery (011-290-2500 / 021-405-4300).2) Jersey, R599, Mango (011-783-7907 / 021-418-0916); culottes, R2 500, Thebe Magugu; gloves, R2 150, Luisa Spagnoli (011-268-0859); shoes, R1 199, Aldo (011-884-4141 / 021-671-2333; rosette, stylist's own.3) Coat, R1 900, Oath; boots, R2 299, Aldo (011-884-4141 / 021-671-2333).4) Coat, R2 300, Lunar (011-726-5558); shirt, R11 790, Burberry (011-325-5923 / 021-425-8933; trousers, R699, Country Road (011-290-2500 / 021-405-4300; sunglasses, R1 899, Retrosuperfuture; boots, R2 299, Aldo (011-884-4141 / 021-671-2333).5) Bomber jacket, R1 399, Witchery (021-674-6091); shirt, R1 795, Thomas Pink (011-325-4098); Sofie D'Hoore skirt, R6 995, Tik Lee; shoes, R1 199, Aldo (011-884-4141 / 021-671-2333); earrings, R1 135, Luisa Spagnoli (011-268-0859).Prices correct at time of publication...

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