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Uniform-undone: A study in the repurposing of military attire through history and in experimental practice

This practice-led research examines military attire as both a historical and transformative force. It traces military clothing from its nineteenth-century origins and its role in shaping ideals in Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany, to its detachment from state and warfare symbolism during the Vietnam War when it became a countercultural fashion. Using examples like the MA-1 bomber jacket and camouflage, the study explores the ongoing repurposing and commodification of military garments. Through object-based and speculative artistic methods, the research produces a new military-inspired garment that critiques traditional notions of utility, while interrogating links to masculinity, class, and gender. It also speculates on how military attire could evolve to reflect contemporary identities and challenges in the twenty-first century.

Published in the Journal of Critical Studies in Men’s Fashion, see journal abstract.

Authors: Tricia Crivellaro, Anthony Lungu

Design Assistant: Leora Trefler

Model and Consultant: Pablo Montenegro