It’s time to stand to attention: military style is back for another season. Offering the perfect balance of edge and utility, it’s no wonder the trend keeps coming back to the frontline of fashion. What’s more, it’s wearable and versatile, transitioning between day and night with ease; sling on a Balmain blazer with trusty jeans, a slouchy T-shirt and biker boots for effortless off-duty cool or team it with an LBD and strappy heels for after-dark appeal. With its gold buttons and slick silhouette, it’s the investment piece that slips seamlessly into your wardrobe and keeps on giving season after season.

Army style may be a timeless classic, but that’s not to say it doesn’t get a revamp from time to time: for Autumn/Winter 2015, the look has been stripped back to focus on utilitarian shades of khaki, green and brown and key uniform details. Look to Altuzarra Pre Fall for modern military inspiration – strict tailoring in tonal shades of khaki and army-surplus style detailing all finished with an ultra-feminine silhouette for a hit of the brand’s iconic sex appeal. Lanvin showed trousers with bold red or yellow side stripes, tucked into knee boots, which gave a nod to army officer dress, while Chloé kept things cosy and understated, adorning elegantly tailored greatcoats with brass buttons for a hint of military luxe.

The easiest way to work the trend? For day, wear a practical camouflage jacket over cashmere layers to soften the strict origins of army attire, or simply accessorise a look with a khaki accents and utility details – it’s the apex of fashion and functionality. For evening, go all guns blazing: a precisely tailored jumpsuit with regimental buttons looks powerful worn with sky-high heels, and make an impact with embellished epaulettes, frogging and tassels. Think high-octane uniform regalia rather than army private.

So be one of fashion’s foot soldiers and fall in line with the season’s hottest trend.
Over and out.