Since the Army vs. Navy football game is just around the corner, I felt it best to salute our nautical troops with a cluster that highlights the navy innovations which either help to keep them safe, or keep us stylish.
From pea coat footwear to military hip-hop parodies, check out the 25 Navy and nautical innovations below.
Implications - Military advancement has driven the march of technology and innovation since the beginning of human history, so it's no wonder to see so many products and ideas inspired by its example and influence. Any company or designer interested in seeing the future of innovation need only look at the example of the world's armed forces to see where humanity is headed.
25 Navy Innovations
Midshipmen Finds, from Pea Coat Footwear to Military Hip-Hop Parodies:
Brian G Randles — Nov 28, 2009 — Tech
24
Free Boob Jobs For Sailors
Aussie Navy Funds Augmentation
23
Nerdy Nautical Fashion
The Petit Bateau Spring Lookbook Delivers Seafaring Geek
22
Swimming Planes
The Navy's Secret Diving and Flying Spy Plane
21
Promiscuous Bisexual Photoshoots
'Hello Sailor' by Exterface Featured in DNA Magazine
20
Nautical Lingerie
'What Katie Did' Releases Sexy Sailor Undergarments
19
Nautical Styles for Spring
Fashionably Thrifty at Primark
18
Pea Coat Footwear
The Admiral Navy Sneakers Class Up Your Shoe Collection
17
Nautical Rocker Fashion
The Maurie and Eve Summer 09-10 Line is Fashionably Sea Worthy
16
Nautical Daydream Editorials
Model Flavia Oliveira Gets 'Lost in Rio' for Vogue Brazil
15
Sailor Girl Fashion
Nautical Motifs, Anchor Jewelery, Ropes and Stripes by MotelRocks
14
Nautical Neon Minidresses
Proenza Schouler Indulges in Color for Spring 2010
13
Nautical Taxidermy Fusions
Mounted Animal Sculptures With an Ocean Theme by Elizabeth McGrath
12
Militant Timepieces
The '0Hundred Watch' Keeps Your Time Navy-Seal Precise
11
Shipshape Marine Fashion
Luke Grimes is a Sailor Boy by Mario Testino in V Magazine
10
Navy Develops 8-Megajoule Railgun
Video Game Weapons Come to Life
9
US Navy Railgun (Update)
8
Sailor Boy Backdrops
Kate Moss and Daria Werbowy for Longchamp Fall/Winter 09 Campaign
7
Mini Planes & Submarines
Fighters Gifts By UAE Air Force Pilot
6
Military Hip-Hop Parodies
US Navy's 'I'm On a Boat' Adds Brass to The Lonely Island's Badass
5
Bright Boating Shoes
Sperry Brings Back Nautical Footwear With a Bang for S/S '09
4
Nautical Necklaces
Han Cholo Sets Sail With 3D Ghostship Neckwear
3
Alcohol Sashes
The Pirate Drinking Belt is Perfect for Nautical Themed Celebrations
2
Retro Nautical Necklaces
Spyglass Pendant from CosmicFirefly Lets You Gaze at Faraway Isles
1
Boat-Cleaning 'Bots
BUG Will Save the U.S. Navy Millions & Reduce Emissions
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