War and Peace 2010

Last week I visited the War and Peace military festival at the Hop Farm in Kent. I saw many wonderful things, some very interesting things and other slightly shocking things. The camouflage on a few of the re-enactors was marvelous. Here a selection of my photos from the day.

William Fox.

Bullseye Bill Duck Hunting Jacket

Searching through old military clothing at the War and Peace festival in Kent I found this gem on the stall owned by the same people as the Vintage Showroom in Notting Hill. I have been a fan of this type of camouflage for a while now, and I am even looking for a pair of the HBT WW2 USMC pants which are very similar. The duck hunting jacket I found yesterday contains many pockets including a large one on the back as well as a pocket that stretches all the way around the inside of the waist, originally for keeping caught game. It also comes fully water resistant and waxed, and with an attachable hood . I personally think it is lovely, and at a market price instead of a shop price it was a very easy decision to add it to my growing collection of jackets.

William Fox.

better late than never.

I finally got my hands on the Supreme x North Face Expedition Pullover last week when it turned up on my doorstep from my good friend across the pond. As soon as I saw the leaked photos of this colourway I knew I had to have it and no other colour or design would make me think otherwise, I’ve been obsessing over the DPCU Australian camouflage ever since Supreme used it last year on a pair of box caps. The pullover is made with a 100% waterproof nylon 3 layer faille weave shell with tricot backing and fully taped seams which is perfect for those wet days we are regularly blessed with here in the UK.

The quality on this jacket is superb and even though I won’t be able to get much use out of it over the up and coming months I couldn’t be happier with it and recommend everybody to take advantage of the cheap prices during the summer to pick one up as I’m sure it’ll be a key piece of my wardrobe come autumn.

Also I had to get the Supreme edition of the recent Rizzoli published book, for a big fan of the New York skate brand it was a no brainer, the slip case is clean, simple and will keep it pristine for the many years I’m sure to own it.

Sam Sherwood.