Author: ENDO-Mike

  • Junya Watanabe Mixed Media Camouflage Jacket

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    An interesting offering out of Japan: For better or for worse there’s definitely a lot going on with this jacket.  You’ve got quilted camouflage wool, leather, corduroy, etc…  I am a advocate for mixing high quality materials, i’m just not so sure this didn’t go overboard with that concept. The camouflage appears to be a…

  • Retired U.S. ARMY General Stanley McChrystal Talks To Stanford Business Graduates

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    Leadership inspiration using military references from a 4 star general: Leadership is not a talent or a gift. It’s a choice. It’s not complex, but it’s very hard. The 51 minutes goes by really fast, he’s an excellent speaker. Hat tip: Eric

  • Maharishi Camouflage Pashmina

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    An interesting Japanese culture related disruptive pattern: My ignorance initially led me down the path of making fun of the word “Pashmina” when I started writing this post.  All these years I thought it was just a fancy name for a scarf.  I did some googling and according to the dictionary, pashmina is a fabric…

  • Stealing Valor To Impress Girls

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    Wow, that highly decorated military uniform is the most magnificent thing I’ve ever seen. Judging by some of the posts I made so far (In particular this one about U.S. Alteration), I wouldn’t be surprised to see a similar jacket on the runway sometime soon.

  • Maiden Noir 2012 Fall/Winter Collection

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    Notable items from heavily military influenced “Rise of the Seventh” traveling capsule collection: Desert tiger strip long sleeve shirt  ¥19,950 ($255 USD) and hat ¥6,090 ($78) collaboration with Japanese brand Challenger A very subtle camouflage on this collaboration with hat brand New Era.  It’s like the camouflage is just a same thread color texture woven into the…

  • Encyclopedia Of Camouflage

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    A two volume book set exploring the vast world of camouflage: Also known as DPM (Disruptive Pattern Material).  These highly visual books chart the history of camouflage from its inspiration in nature, through its adoption by the military, to its current uses in design and popular culture. Reading the book description I learned a new word;…