Warcore

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A style of fashion characterised by aspects of military apparel. uncountable

    "Arguably, this strain of warcore clothing is reflective of the violence, chaos, and widespread anxiety in the world at large."

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"Arguably, this strain of warcore clothing is reflective of the violence, chaos, and widespread anxiety in the world at large."

Etymology

Coined by Steff Yotka in Vogue in 2018, from war + -core.

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