Bastille Day Inspired Military Jackets

Today we are inspired by the embellished military coats of the French Garde Républicaine (Republican Guard) as they parade down the Champs-Élysées in celebration of Bastille Day. This year’s festivities include tributes 450 Indian soldiers as guest of honor in the parade, fireworks celebrating 120th anniversary of the Eiffel Tower and the traditional Firemen’s balls.

Military inspired coats, capes and sweaters join forces this fall with over-sized decorative buttons, frog embellishments, chain swags, lapel button detailing, and nipped waist silhouettes. Perfect to wear now and into fall is the short sleeved 3. 1 Philip Lim cardigan. The luxe yet pricey Balmain cape is gorgeous makes us yearn for cooler fall days. All that is missing is a red feather plumed shako helmet and gorgerous tall black leather riding boots.

Featured from top right clockwise:

• Balmain Tweed military cape $4,645 at Net-a-Porter
• 3.1 Phillip Lim Embellished wool-blend cardigan $450 at Net-a-Porter
• Anna Sui Military wool-blend cardigan $430 at Net-a-Porter
• McQ Gabardine Military Jacket, $550 at Neiman Marcus
• Royal Underground Military Jacket, $395.00 at NeimanMarcus.com