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| Here is copy of an insert to the 1943 Readers Digest. I choose
to include this, because nothing influences men's fashion threw out
history more than the military. Designers have worked at making the
military look outstanding as well as practical. Trying to make movement
easier and more comfortable for combat. Many advancements in synthetic
materials where first pioneered by the military. Trying to make the
uniform last longer, weather better and clean easier. In WWI the
attached collar was introduced to military uniforms. Most shirts
after the war followed suit. During WWII both men's and women's civilian
clothing was influenced by military motifs. After the war even though
not necessarily due to the military but to the fact that the released
military men had seen more of the world than they had previously
thought possible. European trends came to vogue. The industrial work
places took the new synthetics to work. Giving a uniform appeal to
it's workers. During the late 60's to early 70's the military look
came in effect again in fashion ,but this time as a protest to the
Vietnam War instead of as a patriotic stand. The colors of the military
and the symbols used are etched into the male psyche of every nation
threw time. |
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By Their Star, Bars, and Stripes
You Shall Know Them |
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