The History and Style of Beo Gam Camouflage
If you've spent any time digging through vintage military surplus bins or scrolling through high-end streetwear archives, you've probably seen beo gam camouflage and wondered why it looks like a cross between a hunting outfit and a leopard. While most people immediately think of Tigerstripe when they picture the Vietnam War era, beo gam—which translates to "leopard" in Vietnamese—actually predates the iconic stripes and has a fascinating, almost accidental history. ...