Taliban Spring Offensive 2013: What's Out, What's In, And Where To Find It For Cheap
Note: This story was originally published in Al-Daffla Blog, a joint media venture between Duffel Blog and Al Jazeera.
Reading through news reports trying to find inspiration for a new spring attack can be depressing for a twenty-something Taliban fighter. If you're like most, you may fall in love with one particular suicide vest considered "hot" for this season, only to find out it cost $1300 and it's way out of your price range.
With the Spring Offensive already underway, Shahamat insurgent style reporter Zabiullah Mujahid shared his thoughts on the upcoming seasons' hottest styles and even explained where frugal Talib insurgents can find them.
Perhaps the easiest trends to mimic are suicide attacks. Zabiullah expects vests and belts to be signature styles of spring 2013, with shoes being a strong contender.
"You're making a real bang with these choices," explains Zabiullah. "There's a lot of accessorizing coming in the spring, too."
As for patterns, Zabiullah says stripes — maybe brown …
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