UTILITARIAN

The utilitarian style is an aesthetic that places function, practicality and durability above decoration, drawing on work, military and industrial clothing. Its marks: many patch pockets (above all cargo), strong dense fabrics (denim, twill, canvas), metal hardware, straps, fasteners, a restrained 'working' palette (khaki, olive, sand, grey). Every detail has a purpose — nothing superfluous, everything works. The utilitarian style grew out of a cult of expediency and durability, where beauty is born of function. It comes into fashion in waves, especially in times that value practicality and authenticity over showy sparkle. Boiler suits, field jackets and cargo trousers became its classics. The utilitarian style is an aesthetic of honest, considered function, in which the strength and beauty of a piece lie in its purpose rather than its ornament.