What do you do when you’re in the military and not satisfied with your work clothing? You just make it yourself, thought Marie McClain Hill. She developed a bodysuit for female … read article
We all know the American drill sergeants. They are known for their green hats, and you often see them shouting at soldiers in movies. Their function is to prepare recruits (people … 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
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.
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
The Dutch police have been working on it for years now: the bodycam. These small video cameras are placed on top of the uniform and can be turned on to capture … read article
The New Zealand police recently added a hijab to the uniform for the first time. From now on, officers can choose between a uniform with or without a headscarf. And the … read article