Nom de Guerre's spring/summer line is apparently based on France's occupation of Algeria and Algeria's war for independence. It's really just another drop in the puddle of military inspiration that so many designers seem to be having currently. That means that there's a lot of camouflage in the line. The camouflage pieces are the least interesting pieces in the collection, not to mention the fact that I would feel like a total poser douche wearing combat clothing without actually being enlisted in the armed forces. Happily, there are a few pieces that aren't as annoying as the pieces which more closely imitate military uniforms.
The bomber jacket is great. I like that it doesn't have a true collar, I like the cut, I like the double row of buttons, I like the pattern. I wouldn't mind if this came in a more military-esque olive green color either.
This shirt also doesn't have a true collar. Instead, it is more similar in style to North African jalabiyyas. The shirt is really great.
I really love the pattern of this shirt. (God, it looks horrible with those pants.)
The jeans are quite nice. Grey cotton denim is not something I've seen much for jeans, but it's a great alternative to blue or black jeans.
The boots in this pic are amazing. I don't think they are actually part of Nom de Guerre's line, but I would love to know where they come from.
See here for Nom de Guerre's spring/summer 2010 lookbook and a lot more pictures.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment