Camouflage’s stealth history

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Who knew? Camouflage, the fashion statement born in World War I and finally officially embraced by the Army in the 1980s, is getting a makeover.

Fashion News

Complementary style: Mix-and-match swimwear pieces that marry well but keep their personality

This product image released by Athleta shows a bikini top. Swim separates, including bikini and tankini tops, and brief, bikini and short-style bottoms, were introduced into wide distribution several years ago. They were intended to solve a practical problem when consumers needed a bigger top or bigger bottom, but women have since started using them to make a style statement.

NEW YORK — For some women, it’s just this way and probably always will be: The size of their swimwear tops and bottoms don’t match. So, why not have some fun with it?

Fashion at Cannes

CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 15:  US singer Solange Knowles attends the Opening Ceremony and 'The Great Gatsby' Premiere during the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at the Theatre Lumiere on May 15, 2013 in Cannes, France.  (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Between photo calls and red carpet appearances, the film festival is full of incredible style moments.

Models Kloss, Kurkova and Ambrosio among models getting their gold on for Cannes amfAR gala

This computer-generated image released by Armani shows animated images in the likeness of actors Richard Burton, left, and Elizabeth Taylor, in a gold Armani gown. There will be more gold to come this week at Thursday’s amfAR gala, at the Cannes Film Festival which will showcase 40 of the world’s top models in “The Ultimate Gold Collection Fashion Show,” curated by Carine Roitfeld.

There’s always glitz and glamour at Cannes, France, during its annual film festival, and it’s no different this year. But there’s still a heavy infusion of gold to come this week at Thursday’s amfAR gala, which will treat its celebrity guests to 40 of the world’s top models in “The Ultimate Gold Collection Fashion Show,” curated by Carine Roitfeld.

The 2013 Billboard Music Awards

LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 19: Singer Taylor Swift accepts the award for 'Top Billboard 200 Album' onstage during the 2013 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 19, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Stars float down the red carpet in Las Vegas to make their way into a performance-filled event.

White, bits of black, 'Gatsby' influences on sidelines of Prince Harry's polo match in Conn.

Britain’s Prince Harry, right, walks with polo player Nacho Figueras before the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup charity match in Greenwich, Conn., Wednesday, May 15, 2013.

GREENWICH, Conn. — Bring on the white pants: Memorial Day rule be damned.

The Style Blog

Think you could style a celeb for the red carpet?

Mandy Moore added more elegant sparkle to the red carpet with a dress by Monique Lhuillier.

Enter our Oscars Remix: Polyvore Style Search and create a collage of a red-carpet worthy ensemble.

Billboard Music Awards fashion

Style seen at the show was disjointed, ranging from expect from Taylor Swift to Ke$ha's revealing mini.

Costume designer Tom Broecker on 'SNL,' 'House of Cards'

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE -- 'Kirsten Wiig' Episode 1640 -- Pictured: (l-r) Fred Armisen, Kirsten Wiig, Seth Meyers -- (Photo by: Dana Edelson/NBC)

The experienced designer talks about his long run with the sketch comedy show, Zoe Barnes' hoodies and styling for Washington.

Trend Report: Thinking in color

Thanks to spring runways from Gucci and Paul Smith, men can reveal their true colors.

Zoe Saldana's look from the 'Star Trek' LA premiere

Tips on recreating the actress' beauty and hairstyles from the red carpet.

Galleries

Sexual ambiguity in men’s fashion

Designers bend gender to create excitement in men’s fashion.

Michelle Obama’s favorite designers show fall collections

High-end designers that frequently outfit the first lady revealed their latest work at New York Fashion Week.

Fashion Week: The latest fall 2012 collections

Designers, buyers and journalists descend on New York to see fall 2012 collections.

Oscars best-actress nominees: Remixed

We’ve partnered with Polyvore.com to bring you the Oscars Remix design challenge.

Photos | Jason Wu line at Target

The high-end designer collaboration features full-bodied pleated skirts, sheer blouses with black bow ties and floral shifts.

Couture fashion from Paris

Dior, Jean Paul Gaultier and Chanel were among the fashion houses to present collections during the spring/summer 2012 haute couture shows this week.

2012 SAG Awards: Red carpet

Red carpet scene at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

SAG Awards 2012: Hairstyles from the red carpet

“Heidi” braids were the most popular look this year.

Golden Globe Awards red carpet

Stars arrive in style for the 2012 Golden Globe Awards.

High Heel Drag Queen Race in D.C.

Spectators flock to Dupont Circle to watch costumed drag queens.

Hail to the chic

EXPRESS | Are the GOP rivals prepared for the style spotlight?

South Korea state dinner fashion

Celebrities and dignitaries arrive at the White House for a state dinner.

Michelle Obama’s state dinner style

When it comes to foreign diplomacy, the first lady dresses for the spotlight.

Paris Fashion Week

Highlights from the runways in Paris.

Céline, the new power wardrobe

Celine has become the new uniform for powerful women.

McQueen’s bondage-inspired collection

The designer showed leather, strapped boots and lace facemasks at Paris Fashion Week.

Videos

Jason Wu collection shows Chinese roots (2:05)

Jason Wu collection shows Chinese roots (2:05)

Jason Wu showed his latest collection Friday at New York Fashion Week. His dramatic show featured a collection inspired partly by his Chinese roots. (Feb. 10)
BCBG kicks off New York Fashion Week (2:40)

BCBG kicks off New York Fashion Week (2:40)

Designer Max Azria showed his BCBG Fall collection to kick off New York Fashion Week. Longer lengths, color blocking and pleats were dominant. (Feb. 9)
Andrej Pejic walks runway as man and woman (3:12)

Andrej Pejic walks runway as man and woman (3:12)

Model Andrej Pejic is causing quite a stir in the fashion world. The androgynous Australian is in demand for photo shoots, magazine covers and runway shows. (Feb. 8)
Kate Moss steals the show at Vuitton

Kate Moss steals the show at Vuitton

Backstage at the Paris show for Louis Vuitton, designer Marc Jacobs talks about having his good friend Kate Moss on the catwalk, while celebrity guests Olivia Wilde and Uma Thurman share their excitement over the latest collection. (Oct. 5)
Pippa Middleton at London Fashion Week

Pippa Middleton at London Fashion Week

Pippa Middleton takes a front row seat for the Spring-Summer 2012 catwalk show from Temperley London, and designer Alice Temperley talks backstage about the inspiration for her collection and her hopes for the future of London Fashion Week. (Sept. 20)
New York Fashion Week trend: Bold colors and prints

New York Fashion Week trend: Bold colors and prints

Colors like turquoise, yellow and cobalt blue and bold prints were big trends from the Spring 2012 collections at New York Fashion Week.
Mixed prints at Zero + Maria Cornejo runway show

Mixed prints at Zero + Maria Cornejo runway show

Mixed prints and bright orange and cobalt blue looks were part of the Zero + Maria Cornejo Spring 2012 runway show at New York Fashion Week.
Tangerine, lime looks brighten Nanette Lepore show

Tangerine, lime looks brighten Nanette Lepore show

Nanette Lepore's Spring 2012 runway show featured looks in tangerine, lime, cobalt blue and bright-colored patterns.
Geometric prints, bright colors at Milly runway show

Geometric prints, bright colors at Milly runway show

The big trends from New York Fashion Week 2011 were on display at the Milly by Michelle Smith runway show, where models wore bright colors and bold patterns.
Marchesa takes inspiration from underwater world

Marchesa takes inspiration from underwater world

Marchesa's Spring 2012 runway show was inspired by an Ilya Repin painting of an underwater world.
Wilde for Ralph Lauren

Wilde for Ralph Lauren

Olivia Wilde said she jetted from Kenya - where she was filming a documentary - to Toronto, where she was promoting a new film, to make her way to New York for fashion week, where she only attended one show: Ralph Lauren. (Sept. 16)
Protests at fashion show of Uzbek first daughter

Protests at fashion show of Uzbek first daughter

The runway show of Gulnara Karimova, the daughter of Uzbekistan's authoritarian leader, took place Thursday across town from official New York Fashion Week amid protests alleging forced child labor in the cotton fields of her home country. (Sept. 15)

Fashion Washington

Fashion Washington

Read the latest edition of Fashion Washington.

Nike's newest product, the Nike Plus FuelBand, is demonstrated during a product release announcement on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012 in New York. The wristband provides an athletic measurement of daily physical movement in time, calories and steps that integrates with the iphone and social media networks for sharing.  (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

Top 10 emerging technologies of 2013

The World Economic Forum Global Agenda Council on emerging technologies released its list of emerging tech.