warcore

English

Etymology

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

Noun

warcore (uncountable)

1. A style of fashion characterised by aspects of military apparel.
   • 2018 July 27, Steff Yotka, “Has Warcore Replaced Normcore in Fashion?”, in Vogue‎:

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

   • 2019 March 6, Troy Patterson, “From Grunt Style to 'Warcore,' Civilians Are Embracing Military Fashion”, in The New Yorker‎:

     Your trench coat, your chinos, your Father’s Day necktie—your closet overflows with gear that was originally worn by stout patriots, fearful conscripts, and paid killers. But this warcore thing is new.

   • 2020 January 2, Adam Welch, Ashley Clarke, “20 menswear essentials for 2020”, in Mr Porter‎:

     They can be thrown on top of a denim jacket or underneath a light coat for extra warmth, or can even be worn as part of a multi-pocketed warcore ensemble.

Related terms

• gorpcore
• normcore