Carla Gem Buyo

Metro Luxe & Less: The Military Jacket Marches Back

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<div><em>Welcome to the latest installment of <a href="https://metro.style/fashion" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Metro.Style</a>&#x27;s shopping edit: <strong><em>Metro Luxe &amp; Less</em></strong>, a weekly series that pairs luxury fashion with its more accessible counterparts, showing you how to achieve the same look and feel across varying price points.</em></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1762329621955BANNER(1).png" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Article by Carla Buyo"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Time to soldier on! This season, one piece has marched straight from the runway into every cool girl’s wardrobe: the military jacket. Equal parts structured and subversive, it’s a garment that exudes quiet authority and undeniable allure. Whether tailored in wool-silk or rendered in cozy knits, the military jacket is commanding attention for all the right reasons.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Runway Rebellion</strong></div><p>The resurgence of the military jacket this season is fashion’s response to our collective craving for something electric and perhaps nostalgic. Military jackets, specifically the<em> Hussar</em> jacket, is recognizable for its cropped silhouette, braided rope embroidery, golden buttons, and frog toggles across the chest. These jackets originated from the Hungarian cavalry, known as the <em></em>Hussar<em></em>, and later became a status symbol across European armies in the 19th century.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1762329692013RUNWAY(1).png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">On the Spring/Summer 2026 runway: Alexander McQueen, Dior, and Ann Demeulemeester (L-R) </span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>On the runway, heritage houses reimagined the classic Hussar jacket through a modern, feminine lens. At <strong>Dior</strong>, the jacket emerged with sharp tailoring in soft pastels and gilded buttons, echoing the maison’s long-standing fascination with structure and uniformity. <strong>Alexander McQueen</strong> infused its military silhouettes with sculptural precision—dramatic shoulders, nipped waists, and a whisper of rebellion. Meanwhile, <strong>Ann Demeulemeester</strong> offered her signature poetic take: slightly undone tailoring that balanced regimental discipline with romantic dishevelment.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>The Seal of Approval</strong><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1762329756433GLOBAL CELEB(1).png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Jenna Ortega dressed for the Dior Spring/Summer 2026 show, Jonathan Anderson&#x27;s womenswear debut</span></span></span></strong></div><p>Fashion’s most photographed have already pledged allegiance to the look.<strong> Jenna Ortega</strong>, spotted wearing a cropped military jacket at Dior’s Spring/Summer 2026 presentation, epitomized the new guard of cool—her decorated top and gold hardware offset by a raw-hemmed denim skirt and black pumps.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1762330424755lyst_1761660030_3753339887237160065_1415692.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Kate Moss at the Glastonbury Festival 2025</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Of course, the blueprint for this trend traces back to <strong>Kate Moss</strong> in the early 2000s, whose penchant for pairing vintage military jackets with skinny jeans and ankle boots defined an era of effortless London cool. Fast-forward to now, and <strong>Gigi Hadid </strong>brought the uniform aesthetic to life once more on the Ralph Lauren runway, proving that this piece transcends time, season, and setting.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1762330026536cropped gigi.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Gigi Hadid at the Ralph Lauren show</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://us.louisvuitton.com/eng-us/products/cropped-button-trim-jacket-nvprod6230164v/1AHGOW" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Luxe Pick: Louis Vuitton Cropped Button Trim Jacket</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1762330506835LUXE PICK(1).png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Louis Vuitton Cropped Button Trim Jacket | P264,000 </span></span></span></div><p>Louis Vuitton’s Cropped Button Trim Jacket leads the charge in elevated uniform dressing. Cut from a luxurious wool-silk cady crepe, its cropped silhouette feels modern yet timeless. The gleaming golden LV buttons and double-breasted front is a nod to the heritage of ceremonial dress while maintaining an ultra-contemporary polish. It’s a piece that captures the essence of the military trend without sacrificing femininity.</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.zara.com/ph/en/double-breasted-cropped-knit-jacket-p04192132.html?v1=464801038" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Smart Find: Zara Double-Breasted Cropped Knit Jacket</strong></a></div><div><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1762330680735LESS PICK(1).png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Zara Double-Breasted Cropped Knit Jacket | P2,795</span></span></span></strong></div><p>For those seeking the same commanding silhouette at a more accessible price point, Zara’s Double-Breasted Cropped Knit Jacket delivers. With bold lapels, a sculpted cropped cut, and gold buttons that echo the grandeur of its high-fashion counterpart, it channels the same sense of refinement—but with a softer, more casual texture. Perfect over tailored trousers or a satin slip skirt, it’s the smart girl’s answer to off-duty sophistication.</p><div><br/></div><p>Whether you’re investing in the Louis Vuitton iteration or opting for Zara’s chic alternative, this is a piece that tells a story of confidence and control. Because sometimes, the coolest statement a girl can make is simply to stand her ground and look impossibly good doing it.</p>

<p>Worn by the likes of Kate Moss and Jenna Ortega, this piece is not just any cool girl item!</p>

Worn by the likes of Kate Moss and Jenna Ortega, this piece is not just any cool girl item!

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Metro Luxe & Less: The Military Jacket Marches Back

Carla Buyo

Published Nov 05, 2025 04:00 PM PHT

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Updated Nov 05, 2025 04:50 PM PHT

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