In the Netherlands, education is an environment where people dress casually. There is no strict dress code. Can you imagine the Ministry of Education suddenly introducing a dress code? It happened … read article
High heels at work, it’s a topic I’ve written about before. Although heels being mandatory is frowned upon by many, it is still something that happens, mainly in corporate positions and … read article
In May I wrote about STRONG (Soldier Transformation OnGoing), a Defense project working on equipping the Dutch soldier with new uniforms which include a unique camouflage pattern. The soldiers will also … read article
I’ve always found police uniforms very interesting. They show what a country stands for, what people consider important, and what kind of culture prevails. Today it is time for the uniform … read article
I have previously written about professional uniforms that are being copied, such as ambulance uniforms. I also covered police uniforms being worn as costumes for fancy dress parties and how … read article
We are all familiar with the camouflage pattern that soldiers wear. We see the spotty pattern in shades of green and brown all over the world. But Defense in the Netherlands is going to change that. The old uniform, which has been worn since the eighties, will be replaced. Under the name of project STRONG (Soldier Transformation On Going), they have developed a new clothing package, including a modified camouflage pattern.
The army's search for female personnel has become a trend that cannot be ignored. And this is quite something. More and more countries are changing their policies and dress codes to make jobs within the Department of Defense more attractive to women. Last week, the Swiss army announced that it was also going to take steps.
There is something magical about uniforms. They radiate a certain status and can influence the behavior of the person wearing them. But there is also a large group of people for … read article
Japan is a country well known for its strict school uniforms rules. Not only do students have to wear certain clothes, but they also have to adhere to rules relating to … read article
I have covered the topic in previous articles; it is illegal to wear a police uniform just for the fun of it. This also applies to parties such as carnival and … read article