war and homeless people are my main inspo agl

It's obvious to me why regular people would choose to wear actual milatary uniforms.....because they are cut to _move_ with the body, rather than decorate the body. It's the same reason that workwear is "fashionable" because it is designed for function.

When I was in college in Japan I noticed that US Military surplus (specifically M81 woodland blouses) were really popular clothing items amongst the more rebellious Japanese kids

The tie actually had a utilitarian use back then. It secured the shirt for warmth

Pull up boots, lace up boots, wrist watches, overcoats, bomber jackets, chinos, belts, aviator sunglasses, boonie hat, it’s all military inspired, everything we wear today comes from clothing meant for war The only thing worn today that isn’t military inspired are blue jeans

Chinos is another one originally for the military that saw an increase in popularity with the Spanish-American war and then WW2 really solidifying that, too. Eisenhower Jackets, CPO shirts, Peacoats, Duffel Coats, a lot really. To make a video listing them all off it'd take an eternity

I was wearing my Russian VSR-98 uniform set yesterday and I was amazed at how comfortable it was in warm weather. It was also very practical. I didn't need to reach for my bag to take something out, rather, I just rummaged through my pockets.

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Two things to note. T-shirt could be traced down to Roman tunic, which was already a civilian wear. Our modern t-shirt is just shortened, pants friendly version of that. The ancient military scarves can also be seen in Roman military. It protected the soldier's neck from chafing by the armor, so it served a practical purpose.

I heard Hugo Boss made some real nice uniforms

Fun fact about Rick Owens, he initially created the term dark shadow (as in DRKSHDW) as a way to describe the color of military surplus gear that had been dyed black and begun to fade into a unique greenish/blackish mix. While living in LA he observed punks dying army surplus black and they would use the cheapest dye available, so it would always fade.

Can't get enough of meme-ified fashion videos. Keep it up bro.

To me, as a camouflage lover, function, low price and style are very important aspects of why I love military surplus. But it also conjures up associations with thrill, the beauty and hostility of nature, the country and culture it comes from, the history of when and where it was used.. The fashion industry copying military camo patterns kinda makes me cringe though, comparable to cultural appropriation because I don't imagine they know and appreciate their background enough + they slap an insultingly high price on their abominable creations.

I never really put two and two together, despite having to wear the items you've mentioned almost daily 😮😅 As always, your videos are always so thought provoking 😁 Keep up the good work!

This explains the subtle connection between military and fashion too well! My dad is a veteran and always rocks a M65 army jacket, and I guess he passed down those genes to me 😂

You might want to research the British Army term of "Allyness" (Alee-ness), summarised by "look good, feel good, fight good." Military fashion and uniform, and styles of wearing them, massively impact the wearer; a smart and crisp uniform makes one ready to drill a parade square, just as weaponry and combat rig prepare one for physical challnges. A wonderful video, thanks!

super interesting video, and presented in a great way! Hope to see more video on the history of fashion from you! 😊

I really love your videos. They are so interesting, like the points you make!!!

I love safari jackets, which are descended from the military jackets, but made with lighter material and repurposed to survive in the savannah

These videos are so so good, the editing is great haha. Great information and really funny - please keep going

love your videos , always breaking the fourth wall . Please teach me more about military fashion , part 2 needed !!!

Supreme literally took cheap Swiss "alpenflage" camo (one of the most unique camo patterns out there) slapped their name on it and charged out the ass for it.

love to see my fave fashion yter growing

This is a very well put together and informative video! Hope it gets way more attention:)

Brilliant video. Looking forward the the fashion by decades video.

I can't lie military clothes are nice

This was brilliant. Thanks for making it.

Thank you for the compliment at the end

Love the channel, hope I’m as well versed in the history of my passions as well as you are. One day hopefully

i consider my style guide to be "evil henchman from an 80's cop movie". a pair of combat boots or a bomber jacket paired with something frivolous like a hawaiian shirt or bellbottoms really brings the look together

Did you know that it is thanks to this influence of military clothing that we wear pants ? Indeed, before the 1330's, both men and women (in Europe) wore long garments, kind of like dresses. Meanwhile, soldiers who needed mobility, didn't. The wealthier had armors : as you may guess, a full metal armor isn't the most confortable or safe to wear directly onto the skin. So, they had a quilted jacket underneath. But then the 1330's and 40's came, and with them, the beggening of the Hundred Years War. Therefore, the soldiers were more commonly seen in the streets, often without their armour. That started a 'trend' among young men who wanted to look braver, stronger, etc. (I mean, they just thougt : "wow, knights are so cool, i want to look like them" - people were the same as today yk). Anyways, they strated wearing it and it quinckly began to be THE essential garment to any cool young man : the gipon, than the doublet. It was worn with pants to cover the legs, and there you go ! Ofc at the beggining, the older generation criticized this new ensemble, but by the next generation, it was established for good (... and for men). Also, a fact about the cravate : between around 1660 - 1730, the cravate at the french court was worn "à la Steinkerke" (with the loose end going through a buttonhole of the justaucorps), refering to the Steinkerke battle, where the French were surprised by the attack of the English/Dutch opponents and got dressed in a rush, styling their cravate this new way. Well, that story is bs because the battle took place in 1692 and the tie way already wore that before, but I think that this story was made up in the first place this is really interesting. What we can get from it is, yes military clothing is adopted by the masses for its practicality but I also think that there is a lot of more or less subconcious admiration for the army, maybe it is a way to seek for respect, or give the appearance of someone who is brave and would die for noble causes - a quality praised in most cultures for centuries.

Appreciate that lazerpig shoutout!

Ties are awesome. They add interest and color to an outfit. Of course it can be seen as unecessary but the same can be said about pretty much all accessories.

Napoleonic and Victorian military uniforms are fucking fire bro if we still dressed like that id actually join the army

The neck tie is good for when the wind blows and it doesn’t go through the bottoms and zipper as well

love your style of content dope vid

This is so well researched, I was surprised there’s only 68 comments!

I really would love to see you do a video on Marithe Francois Girbaud, they really brought a strong element of workwear/streetwear into high fashion and had a heavy presence in hip hop at one point. Sadly there's not alot of in depth videos on the work.

Please more military videos, and also i was wondering where you go to read on these subjects

"War is fascinating" *Red Sun starts playing*

The trench coat really ist that new of an invention. It´s just a newer take on the great coat, a coat worn over your other coats to protect from dirt, rain and cold.

Awesome vid! Really loved it👍

I just wish polish husaria's big feathered wings carried on the back made some influence in menswear

I know the tie once was part of military clothing and more like a sign of the regiment, but I wouldn't say it's useless. It is closing the gap of the waistcoat and jacket on the chest like a scarve. So it is making the outfit a bit warmer. Also it is giving the opportunity to dress up and down and it can change the sillouette dramaticaly and also bring some collour and details to a simple settled suit. (I am german, so please correct my mistakes in my germanic brother language!)

Best example I can think of military clothing that was loved by civilians is Fallschimjaeger pants. Veterans loved them and because of that it’s rare to find originals now since they used them to farm or work after the war.

Real interesting I never heard thought abt it like that

Loved your video!

Was not expecting a reference to Lazerpig

I love lazerpig and am apart of that silly little community so it’s weird seeing you talk about him lmao. I think you should definitely do a video over clothing during the old west era like their hats and the different meanings behind them and such!

been waiting for a vid on this

i actually love ur videos, makes my day :) got me giggling

Ties are just fancy scarves

Medieval gambeson was worn by all classes though it was First used for Combat, the lower classes adopted it because it kept you warm Like normal Winter clothing but it was also asociated With the upper classes that would Go to war, Knights and men at Arms so ppl naturally wanted to Look high status

10:00 that chocolate chip pattern though 🤌🤌

How to make a “N*zis had great fashion” video without getting cancelled 💀

I want a military surplus because it’s very practical to use, and at the same time I can make a statement with it without even trying lol but mostly because it’s very practical to use

In the UK there is a decent number of American Vintage clothing shops. I’ve always loved the combination of military and grunge. The dark greens/browns/oranges have always worked for me. The WW2 U.S Tanker jacket is probably the best jacket I’ve ever worn/bought.

I don't think a tie is unnecesary. It can bring colour and personality into a formal outfit.

We even see this early 20th century western military look creep west with the Mao suit in China! Another great vid 🔥

The most durable, practical and coolest looking clothing I own is vintage US army uniform elements from WWII.

i want my SS unifrom straight out hugo boss's fashion show

I really like functional and modern military clothing. I like to wear outdoor clothing in grey and darkgreen monocolour patterns with a lot of pockets and stuff. I don't wear uniform pieces tho because as a civilian i would cringe if i was wearing parts of an actual military uniform. I like both the esthetics and how comfortable these types of clothing are.

Here i thought my full Japanese 1905 uniform was too weird 💀

7:50 sod's opera is peak

That was really interesting !

Lol I'm a long term military clothing fan. Work wear is getting pretty good these days as well.

Well researched vid 💯

I like anything that will help me blend into the shadows

Martial wear has always had a huge influence on how everyone dresses, in the late middle ages the silhouette of mens civil clothing was made to resemble the shape of plate armour (rounded chest, very high and suppressed waist etc)

Did not expect to get jumpscared by Sven Raphael Schneider.

As a vet myself, foreign military parkas are da way to go (ie Germany, Belgium)

80's and 90's M81 Woodland and Chocolate Chip camo or DCU is the the best.

Nice one with the pickelhaube. Plural would be "Pickelhauben" though, still well pronunciation.

I'm wearing a BDU right now actually

1:48 THE ANSWER TO A 2 DECADE QUESTION HAS BEEN GIVEN 😭🤣

best youtube video outro ever hahaha

ties are cool

Nothing goes harder than ww1 fits. Idc about what’s stylish or imposing nothing says don’t fuck with me I’ll run your fade harder than a dude in a tan green fit with massive pockets a trench gun and gas mask clipped to the back. Literally top tier fit right there

0:10 and another 500k tuned in to watch a Croatian dunk on that guys dunk (look up Red Effect)

the SS uniform is Goddamn cool and bad ass the same time

thanks fasionlover4

What about the Hoodie?

I’m glad I’m not the only one who hates suits. What’s the best alternative?

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that random mention of LazerPig came so unexpected

War also had a impact on women fashion too! War is the reason women wear high heels 👠 and a bra 👙. Shockingly wearing high heels 👠 started out as a Man’s Thing because high heels 👠 were invented by the Persians (the present day country Iran) in the 9th century A.D. for Persians soldiers that rode horses because as you know already to property ride a horse, you need a Saddle and the part of the saddle were you put your feet 👣 is the stirrup to decrease your chances of falling off the horse & increase the rider’s ability to keep the horse study. So high heels 👠 were made to keep the soldiers feet grips better in the stirrup so their feet would not slipped out of the stirrup, thus decreasing their chances even more of not falling off their horse when riding into battle. It also allows archers to standup while riding and shoot arrows at a closer range. Over the centuries some men began to wear high heels 👠 as fashion because some of those men were short, so wearing heels make them feel tall. Examples are French King Louis XIV and English King George III. Over time more & more men began to wear them, then women began to wear them too. Then there was a time when both man & woman were wearing heels. Then high heels 👠 became yesterday fashion as both man & woman stopped wearing them because wearing heels can be a bit painful. Then in the late 18th century with the invention of camera 📸. Pictures were taken of models wearing high heels 👠 which started engraving heels as ladies fashion and then with the invention of magazines showing pages of models wearing heels; that what finally cemented high heels 👠 today as fashion for women Before bras, women wear a corset as their undergarment starting from the 1500 hundreds to 1918. The problem with the corset was it was too tight, crushing a woman chest, making it difficult for women to breathe. It would be common for women to pass out on the streets because they were barely getting any air. A solution could’ve been made if it wasn’t for men being men with their controlling behavior. It wasn’t until women passing out from wearing a tight undergarment put men at a disadvantage, then finally a solution was crafted. When America entered into World War I, corsets had metal installed in them, so the government order factories to stop making corsets so the metal could be used to make weapons and with millions of men drafted into the military, their was hardly any man to work in the factories 🏭, so women took over the factory work and having to do so much physical work while wearing a tight undergarment, you guess it, women were passing out by the number and so finally a more comfortable and flexible undergarment was made for women to wear: The Bra 👙

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this is a very good video!

6:56 Two Mount Everest explorers who would go missing. Only one of their bodies have been found today. The other is still missing.

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I thought I was going to hear a lecture on Holy Wars by Megadeth

The Earl of Cardigan created a light wool sweater his men could wear under their uniforms in the Crimea.

Mmm Lazer pig...one of my favorite KZfaqrs to listen to

great video

Tbh, if was somewhat logic why some military clothes changed so much when adapted to civilian clothing, and some others where just stripped out of camouflage, i can imagine quite easily seeing a pedestrian using chinos, but if i started to see dudes with the hugo boss original's im freaiing out

Not gonna lie I would wear a fine vietnam era m65 field jacket to everywhere I go if I had one

this video is soo good

I dunno the ww2 us uniforms slap hard

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