Camouflage Exhibition at the Imperial War Museum

It is undeniable that camo in one form of another has had a huge effect on streetwear. This definitely has not gone unnoticed during the opening of a brand new Camouflage Exhibit at the Imperial War Museum in which it highlights the evolution of camo as a necessity to combat all the way to it’s place in fashion and popular culture. It’s definitely an interesting exhibit that examines pop cultures affixation and the meanings behind something that was originally designed purely for functionality. MHI has also submitted some pieces to this show that wraps up November 18th. See more pictures at DPMHI.

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Camouflage Exhibition at the Imperial War Museum

It is undeniable that camo in one form of another has had a huge effect on streetwear. This definitely has not gone unnoticed during the opening of a brand new Camouflage Exhibit at the Imperial War Museum in which it highlights the evolution of camo as a necessity to combat all the way to it’s place in fashion and popular culture. It’s definitely an interesting exhibit that examines pop cultures affixation and the meanings behind something that was originally designed purely for functionality. MHI has also submitted some pieces to this show that wraps up November 18th.

See more pictures at DPMHI.

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