McQueen’s Own Infantry
‘PITY the American soldier who doesnt look good in green.
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But help for him is on the way, and its arriving in the portly form of London-born fashion designer Alexander McQueen.
The Telegraphs military fashion expert was in Milan yesterday to see a clutch of hand-pickled cadets from Americas legendary West Point academy, New York, try out some alternative uniforms.
The first-time models, chosen for their Asian looks, can be seen in a variety of battle garb passing down a runway through clouds of incense to the theme tune from the M.A.S.H. TV show.
From dispatches, Bilko wears a bright pink parachute with a matching pink gas mask – the last word in chemical warfare chic.
Hogan has had his head and torso painted in woad-like blue, his shoulders wrapped in an embroidered shirt, cropped to leave said torso exposed, and his lower half ensconced in a pair of brown trousers held aloft by a mirrored belt.
Hawkeye sports a hooded, sleeveless T-shirt, aviator goggles, heavy eye kohl and a faraway look (models own).
Its all very significant. After all, McQueen says it is.
It is a political statement, says he – which hopefully will not lead to the likes of John Prescott making similarly bold statements in hotpants and boob tube.’
Posted: 29th, June 2004 | In: Broadsheets Comment | TrackBack | Permalink
