The camo print, like stripes and polka dots, has always been a classic design in fashion. Granted that we’re all about exploring and differentiation when it comes to style — just like how the millennial pink and embroidery fad came about — it’s pretty safe to say that old is always gold. Black will always go well with white, and camo will always be a yes on our radars. We mean, Kylie Jenner did just drop a camo-themed collection (copied or not) as part of her fashion merch line, and YEEZY is quick to follow up with their own military chic offerings this season. And to further ground the fact that camo is back, Christian Dior’s Fall Couture Collection falls right into the elegant-wild side of things.
Of course, fast-fashion brands aren’t one to miss out on trends — here we have a couple of camo-clad, thematic military green footwear that’ll help you kickstart those safari-chic vibes:
Vans Authentic in Green Camo
$81.80, available at Opening Ceremony
Blend right into the wilderness with a monochromatic camo print that covers every inch of the Vans Authentic silhouette — while, very ironically, standing out at the same time. We’ve seen Vans taking the minimalist route all year, so it’s finally time that they broke out and gave us something different. Not a single piece of canvas was left uncovered, which allows the dizzying green-and-brown sneaker to exude some sort of hypnotic effect that we’re really digging.
PUMA Basket Platform in Olive Night
£84.99, available at OFFICE
My, renditions of PUMA’s most popular sneakers just get wilder with each makeover — a fall-ready “Olive Night” colourway graces the upper of the Basket Platform, with a black base that’s interspersed with military green thread weaving. The camo-print isn’t as distinct as the one from from Vans, so it works great for folks who just want a subtle kiss of safari. The OG white chunky sole stays, while the upper is complemented with military green laces.
PUMA Suede Heart Olive Night Gold
£69.99, available at OFFICE
Another gorgeous PUMA offering that we won’t regret, ever, considering how this olive coloured Suede Heart looks equal parts of adventurous and sophisticated. This isn’t camo per se, but it does have the base dirty green colour of the actual print. As we’ve always preached, suede does make everything look better — and while the girly offering, complete with thick satin laces, may not be your first pick to a safari excursion — the neutral tone of the sneaker is going to look good with literally any outfit that your wardrobe can conjure.
adidas NMD_R1 in Utility Grey Camo
Price TBC
Milennial pink everything might not for everyone, so for those who… y’know, only ~lowkey~ love the fad, this NMD_R1 that comes in grey and khaki pixel camo print might be just the glass
Urban Outfitters Furry Pool Slide in Green Multi
US$15, available at Urban Outfitters
It truly is impossible to get enough of slides. Footwear for lazy Sunday brunches are no longer buckle-up sandals, but instead, furry slides that come in a multitude of styles. The ones from Rihanna’s FENTY Puma line may be a tad overpriced, so if you’re looking to save some dollars on a similar look, turn your cursors to these ones by Urban Outfitters instead. The Green Multi is essentially camo in its most luxurious iteration; but if you’re interested, UO has a similar style, in a cheetah print.
YEEZY Season 5 Military Boot
Prices TBC
Following Kylie’s camo merch, Kanye West’s latest YEEZY collection takes on the same wild vibes with lots of military green and safari-ready styles. They’re bringing back the popular military boots from Season 4, though this time doing away with the khaki, and installing in various shades of olive. The actual camo print isn’t present; Kanye has instead went down the colour-blocking route of patching camo-colours together on the boots’ surfaces.
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