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Camouflage has received much exposure these past few seasons as fashion brands high and low are offering their take on the iconic print styles that were originally created to aid the survival of the fittest. Now, it seems that camo is being worn in an effort to make the most fashionable impact and gain street style kudos. Fashion is best when it is both practical and aesthetically appealing, despite trends. In this exclusive editorial for Complex, DPM (Disruptive Pattern Material — camouflage’s formal name) combines both elements of camouflage as classic combat patterns and modern styling are juxtaposed in surroundings where practicality is a necessity.
Shot on location in the Cheltenham Badlands, Ontario, Canada.
Story Credits:
Photographer: Jennifer Toole
Stylist: Megan Ann Wilson
Make-up + Hair Artist: Bronwen Weiderick
Models: Omari H. + Dara V.
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Omari: Shirt and pants - Adam Kimmel at NOMAD. Leather Sneakers - Converse at NOMAD. Bracelets - Esency at Proper Reserve. Sunglasses - Spectacle. Chain - stylist’s own.
Dara: Tank top - American Apparel. Scarf (worn as shirt) - Missoni at I Miss You Vintage. Pants - Magma by Iris Reissue Program. Boots - Klaxon Howl. Sunglasses - Spectacle. Black horn necklace - Love of Mine. Earrings - stylist’s own.
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USO Honey Trap
Omari: Sweater - Birth of Heroes at Proper Reserve. Pants - Rogue at GOTSTYLE. Shirt - John Varvatos at GOTSTYLE. Leather Sneakers - Converse at NOMAD. Bracelets and necklace - Esency at Proper Reserve. Sunglasses - Spectacle.
Dara: Dress - Jeremy Laing at I Miss You Vintage. Shoes - Alexandre Birman at I Miss You Vintage. Sunglasses - Spectacle. Necklace - Love of Mine. Earrings - H&M. Vintage leather jacket and bandana - stylist's own.
Background Model: Hat - Stussy. Vintage German Flecktarn jacket - Public Butter.
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Reconnaissance Mission
Omari: Jacket - Johnny Love at GOTSTYLE. Tank top - Rocksmith at Proper Reserve. Pants - Magma by Iris Reissue Program. Desert boots - J Shoes at GOTSTYLE. Sunglasses - Spectacle. Bracelets - Esency at Proper Reserve.
Dara: Vintage fur Jacket - photographer's own. Tank top - American Apparel. Bra top - Jean Paul Gaultier at I Miss You Vintage. Camouflage skirt - Vintage Moschino. Shoes - Miu Miu at I Miss You Vintage. Sunglasses - Spectacle.
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The Army Nurse
Omari: Jacket - Klaxon Howl. Pants - Magma by Iris Reissue Program. Boots - Klaxon Howl. Bracelets - Esency at Proper Reserve.
Dara: Dress - Pink Tartan at I Miss You Vintage. Boots - Valentino at I Miss You Vintage. Earrings - Love of Mine. Bandanna and tights - stylist's own.
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At Attention
Dara: Anorak - Klaxon Howl. Leggings - Jacob. Boots - Klaxon Howl. Bandana and bracelet - stylist’s own. Earrings - Expressions at The Bay.
Omari: Jacket - Klaxon Howl. Pants - Magma by Iris Reissue Program. Shirt - PRPS at GOTSTYLE. Bracelets and necklace - Esency at Proper Reserve. Leather Sneakers - Converse at NOMAD.
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Lookout Point
Omari: Shirt - Naked and Famous. Pants - Magma by Iris Reissue Program. Jacket - Johnny Love at GOTSTYLE. Knit tie - A Christensen at GOTSTYLE. Sunglasses - Spectacle. Camo bandana (worn as pocket square) - stylist’s own. Boots - Klaxon Howl.
Dara: Knit top - Barbara Bui at I Miss You Vintage. Bra top - Jean Paul Gaultier at I Miss You Vintage. Pants - Phillip Lim at I Miss You Vintage. Necklace - Love of Mine. Sneakers - Converse. Vintage German Flecktarn jacket - Public Butter. Sunglasses - Spectacle. Bandana - stylist’s own.
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The Conquerors
Dara: Animal print shirt - I Miss You Vintage. Sunglasses - Spectacle. Vest - Zara Kids. Earrings and necklace - Love of Mine. Socks - Club Monaco. Shoes - Alexandre Birman at I Miss You Vintage. Scarf, skirt and rings - stylist’s own.
Omari: Jacket - Klaxon Howl. Leopard print shirt - Joyrich LA at Proper Reserve. Chinos - Naked and Famous. Boots - Klaxon Howl. Bracelets - Esency at Proper Reserve. Coin bracelet - Vintage Chanel. Sunglasses - Spectacle. Earring - Expression at The Bay.
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Scouts
Omari: Shirt and pants - Adam Kimmel at NOMAD. Leather Sneakers - Converse at NOMAD. Bracelets - Esency at Proper Reserve. Sunglasses - Spectacle. Chain - stylist’s own.
Dara: Tank top - American Apparel. Scarf (worn as shirt) - Missoni at I Miss You Vintage. Pants - Magma by Iris Reissue Program. Boots - Klaxon Howl. Sunglasses - Spectacle. Black horn necklace - Love of Mine. Earrings - stylist’s own.
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Sniper
Omari: Sweater - Birth of Heroes at Proper Reserve. Pants - Community 54. Boots - Klaxon Howl. Hat -H&M.
Dara: Poncho - Jil Sander. Top - Joe Fresh. Pants - Phillip Lim at I Miss You Vintage. Boots - Klaxon Howl. Hat - The Quiet Life, customized by stylist. Necklace - Love of Mine. Belt - stylist's own.