Khaki nation: The fashion trend that sees Ukraine dressing for war


By AGENCY
Besides khakis, army green has also been adopted en masse by civilians in Ukraine. Photo composite: AFP

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky created the trend by wearing khaki outfits in every setting since the beginning of the Russian invasion in February.

In the eight months of war, his people have followed his sartorial lead.

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