The military trend was in full swing on the F/W 2010/11 catwalks.
Alberta Ferretti’s long sweater with built up shoulders over a straight leather skirt is a softer take, and one that can easily be worn by women with a fuller figure.
Christian Dior takes it back to WWII with a short trench style jacket belted tightly over a poufy lace skirt. Model Heloise Guerin looks like a little french waif adopted by the troops. The thigh high stockings are a bit much, but love the brown leather booties.
Burberry Prorsum’s standout navy coat with black epaulets and buttons is also shown tightly belted, over cropped grey trousers.
The outerwear gets a bit softer at Stella McCartney with a camel colored example that references military in the softest way. It’s on point but not overly dramatic, and the sweet ¾ bell sleeves make this one of the most feminine examples of the trend.
Viktor & Rolf bring a sort of ninja parachutist vibe to their voluminous black coat with vestigial sleeves. It’s a melding of anorak and flack jacket, with a soft rolled neck and two rows of survivalist pockets on the front.
Images courtesy of the Fashion Spot forums.
