/fa/ - Fashion

Are you gonna create a pastebin and link to each previous thread and spam the thread when no one wants to talk about it?

last acronymjutsu :
http://vimeo.com/85738008

Does anyone have that site where I can purchase round shoelaces?
I remember a pic of Roshes using one of their laces posted a while ago

>>8848503
Nevermind found it.

http://ropelacesupply.bigcartel.com/

waiting on 3 tech pieces to come in, after that I'm gonna try to hold off techwear puts a dent in your wallet. will update as I get them in, maybe do a tech wardrobe spread for yall ;^P

>>8848551
What pieces did you buy m8

>>8848513

>>8848598
ha. that's my item up for sale.
$450 + shipping for those interested.

>>8848239
So when is the neoprene trend going to end? Looks like shit in most applications imo, and noone wants to wear a wetsuit day to day. Isaora, although I'm not a super big fan of the brand is try some interesting textile stuff with it though, threads of neoprene foam with bonded nylon or something (don't quote me on that) - looked pretty decent (read: not neoprene) from what I saw.

>>8848593
>http://ropelacesupply.bigcartel.com/
whats up with these roshes? w2c?

>>8848768
i feel like the neoprene thing isn't going to end anytime soon, in fact i think that it's only going to get much worse before it gets better. i think fast fashion places like hm and zara are going to be inundated with neoprene shit before the trend dies.

as far as isaora's collection, is that even really neoprene? the description made it seem like it was just "neoprene" which made me thing they were just bandwagoning without even using the material.

personally i don't understand why it's gaining popularity, yeah i have qasas and the neoprene is cool but like you said i wouldn't want to wear a fucking wetsuit every day. i can't see myself wearing neoprene outerwear.

http://www.endclothing.co.uk/blog/adidas-goretex-pack-launches-270914/

Adidas is releasing some new gore tex stuff

>>8848935
>http://www.endclothing.co.uk/blog/adidas-goretex-pack-launches-270914/

the parka looks alright

>>8848954
from the one image the cut looks really boxy/not particularly articulate which would make me shy away from it but it might be ok

>>8848960
yeah, but it seems more like a lifestyle release so the gore-tex seems largely overkill

>>8848593
>>8848907
>whats up with these roshes? w2c?
I wanna know too.

>>8848768
My main problem with it is just how effective it is at keeping heat in. If I wear my neoprene sweater I'm sweating in minutes if it's not winter conditions, when I'm wearing my qasas I realize just how sweaty my feet can get. Sure it's job very well, keeping heat in. Unless your wearing it in the winter it's not practical at all, also the fact that it is so bulbous and boxy you can't get a tight fitting neoprene garment unless it's something like a wetsuit. It's still a really cool material but I completely agree that I'd be happy not to see much more of it. Those Juun J neoprene tees are tacky as hell but I still want one, but again it's a perfect example of neoprene making boxy oversized silhouettes.

>>8848551
what did you buy?

>>8848935
not too keen on those pockets?

>>8849263
w2c

>>8848239
>No, techwear is expensive because you pay for the materials, that's the whole point of it. It requires a lot of R&D, expensive manufacturing, etc.

Re: affordability, that's true of some garments, but by no means all, even just talking new and excluding secondhand stores, online marketplaces, dumpsters, sample sales, etc.

Re:
>the materials, that's the whole point of it

"The technology is not the fabric. The fabric is not the technology." - the guy in your picture.

>>8849263
Even fabrics that aren't neoprene but have that same kind of feel do it. I've got this odd sweatshirt from a thrift store where the face fabric is a relatively standard but rough-feeling polycotton blend and the back is 100% polyester but it feels just like neoprene, just a little smoother. Same sweating in minutes deal.

Any textilefags know how this kind of thing works?

>>8849305

NM black

copped the new model looks awesome

been huntin theese fuckers for almost a year

http://caliroots.com/nike-rosherun-nm-631749-003/p/30738

>>8848907
Natural Motion Roshes

Anyone with experience on Houdini gear?
Was thinking of copping their fleece hoodie for mid layer

>>8848917
Topman has already started...

How are Patagonia's soft shells?

Currently looking at the Simple Guide Hoody and it looks pretty good for like $150.

>>8849331
I just looked it up on Wikipedia so I might be completely wrong but it looks like the cells of neoprene are not only bonded together tightly but also closed. This means that water stays out bad heat stays in. It is used almost universally as an insulator and aquatic activities so I'm assuming this is correct.

>>8849409
As good as they say they are, pretty much. The Simple Guide Hoody is, well, simple - not much in the way of features, visually plain but not in a bad way - but the performance is there.

Check under Patagonia's Web Specials section - they have a lot of softshells that are discontinued and current stuff in old colorways for much less.

Anyone know how the breathability is on the Alpine Houdini? A 10,000mm water column suggests it's good, but there's seemingly no information available on the membrane.

>>8849447
what the fuck is that bag

acronym 3rd arm suitcase? or is appleseed 4'5"?

>>8849339
Pretty sure he was referring to my pic which was Juun J ss14
>>8849409
You're getting what you pay for, it'll keep you dry for a whole but you immediately get a damp feeling in anything more than a drizzle. This is because the water is getting trapped in between the two layers. With better shells and jackets in general the dwr is going to be much higher quality on the top layer and the bonding between the layers will be much better. If it's all you have money for right now I would definitely cop though.

>>8849339
>http://caliroots.com/nike-rosherun-nm-631749-003/p/30738
how do the the roshes fit? do you have to size down?

>>8848239
>No, techwear is expensive
implying you can't do with some mountaineriing-tier stuff (tnf, patagonia,...)

>>8849612
like those grandads/grandmaster flash am i rite ?

imo techwear is as expensive as you want it to be.
it's when you're trying to achieve a certain aesthetic that it becomes costly.

you want to look like a future ninja? then expect to pay a lot of money for that coat.

you want to get a jacket which is waterproof and breathable? then you can get this on a budget

>>8849635
Your completely right about the aesthetic youre paying a good amount for it. But when it comes to quality lower price range shells just don't perform the same thing high end ones do.

Need a midlayer fleece
>hood
>thumbholes in sleeves
>under 150 if possible
>simple look if possible
>dark color if possible
Any recommendations?

>>8849715
to an extent, the jacket i got from Rains has been holding up and was pretty cheap
that's not to say the rule of "you pay for what you get" doesn't apply though

>>8849762
shit are you me ?
i'm looking for the same exact thing

>>8849762

Patagonia R1 Hoody fits the bill.

>>8849715
i really don't think many techninjas are actually worried about the performance of their shell. how much performance do you need to walk 5 minutes in the rain from building to car

>>8849762
I would look to snowboarding and skiing brands for this. Probably more so snowboarding than skiing actually, those types of jackets are really popular for stiff like that you could easily find something like that from Bonfire, Burton, Volcom. The tough part would be finding something that is unbranded.

Is there such thing as a rain coat that has like a zipper/ flap in the back so that it would expand to be worn with a backpack under it?

>>8848593
these crease so fucking bad

>>8849635
You can still get the look cheap, just not as refined on a number of vectors.

Also, I'm not really sure how many people are going for "future ninja"/how accurate that is as a descriptor of even the stuff I think you're talking about.

Anyway, here's a quick sample fit. You could tweak it a few ways - get a jacket that's more breathable*, sub in cargo pants of some variety, etc. etc.

http://marmot.com/products/details/dark-rider-jacket

http://swrve.myshopify.com/products/schoeller-softshell-trousers-blk-label

http://www.outdoorknitwear.com/store/product.php?product=52 (~70 USD)

http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/pd/special-field-boot/pid-438375/pgid-771642

$635 for all outer layers. If you really want to take it from zero, add $20 for a pair of socks and $30-40 each for top and bottom baselayers, although you can go cheaper with all that.

I chose purely on looks, speed for posting, and being in the lower end of the price range. You can definitely do better on a number of vectors - none of that is the cheapest relevant offering from the company, all of it is new at MSRP, the jacket's made of the lowest end, least performance oriented type of WP/B material, even though Marmot actually has some great cheapish breathable shells. E.g.

http://marmot.com/products/details/super-mica-jacket-new
http://marmot.com/products/details/spectra-jacket

>>8849817
This is just going off of what I've seen, but based on past threads here and the Urban Tech thread on sufu. It seems that very few people who wear techy clothes live in areas where it's not needed and two very few of them drive. Most of them are biking or walking. To me it seems like many people get into tech because there surroundings call for something more durable and high performing but still want an aesthetically pleasing piece rather than your typical outdoorsy brand

>>8849762
>>8849814
I'll post a little for this later, but the R1 is definitely a great classic. Only problem (I'm assuming about what >>8849762 wants) is it doesn't look much like outerwear and the hood is only available with a partial zip.

>>8849817
Not much! But this is why people need to forget about hardshells and get softshells for urban use.

>>8849835
Acronym builds zips meant to interface with shoulder bags into many of its jackets, and many people make jackets that expand in front to fit insulation. And, of course, plenty of ultralight hiking companies make combined poncho/backpack rain cover things.

A backpack oriented jacket would be interesting to see. The ergos would be kind of tricky, but something like a double sided version of the zip apparatus on the J41-GT might work. Just annoying to deal with two zippers.

>>8849842
dat disgusting fit

>>8848748
who do u thnik ur fucking fooling fuccboi

>>8849868
Dude you can diaperify that jacket? W2c

>>8849868
I think most don't drive and nearly all wear it where they're not *needed*, i.e. the city. People make do with all kinds of junk, even bike commuters in cotton fast fashion jackets.

A hardshell is definitely overkill for most urban users, and people seem to jump at those because of a toughness/impenetrability/etc. fetish instead of getting more practical softshells.

>>8849912
CCP

>>8849842
the future ninja comment was aimed more at those who either want acronym stuff or items which emulate it, as well as those who think techwear has to be all black errything.
I was able to get the basics of my tech stuff for less that that: 2 nano trousers both both for less than £200, Rains coat for £60, waterproof paladiums for £70, Head goretex sweater £10 off ebay. socks don't matter unless you get a really cold winter i.e Canadia but i live in London so idk

>>8849986
That's what I figured and aimed for with the fit.

I don't typically wear socks, either, and most of my kit was got on the cheap. My style also tends to cleave towards the extremes in price - it's basically playful fashiony /out/core, so I can work either $60 MSRP hiking pants or advanced designer cargos.

What's the deal with Rains as a brand? I've heard them talked about a lot but never in any detail.

>>8850171
they do the job, i got one of their jackets back when they had a lot less options in terms of style and colour. not great at keeping you warm due to the lack of insulation but perfect for keeping you dry and makes for a nice lightweight layer. plus the price point is good

>>8848239
Nigga why would you want to cosplay spy kids 2

>>8849916
A hardshell certainly isn't overkill, but it won't necessarily work all that well either. Biking in the rain, especially if it's warm, is among the hardest challenges you could put on a technical fabric. You're producing a lot of heat and moisture inside the the fabric while the outside is soaking wet. No amount of money will buy you a fabric that will deal with that well. Soft shells? Expensive DWR wets through about a minute later than the cheap stuff.

god i want these pants. they look 2 comfy in the rain

>>8848917
It's a neoprene-poly textile, my understanding is that it's threads that are neoprene foam wrapped in polyester. I imagine the desired effect is that its' a neoprene weave rather than a solid piece of neoprene that needs to be glued or stitched together.
>>8849263
Neoprene is a synthetic rubber, ergo it isn't very breathable. I don't mind it if used for special applications or as a small part of a garment but as the majority of the textile it's too much.

>>8849588

like half, i had the normal ones in the same size but NM seems to run a bit smaller like half a size

just ordered some Outlier Slim Dungarees, praying they live up to my expectations

what are some good shoes to wear with them? I have a pair of CPs, Blue Suede Sambas (although my dungarees are black) and some leather converse I use as beaters/club shoes

>>8850669
black low tops i guess

>>8849910
>lying on the internet
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261601792763?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Not trying to fool anyone m8

new/fa/ggot here

are you people living in Iceland ??

I don't understand how's that a thing ?

why would anyone want some gore tex all over him ?

srs

I wear cycling shoes to school and don't have room to stuff a pair of shoes into my backpack after everything else. Is there any way to make this fit into a techwear look or are they outright not /fa/?

pic related is the shoes I have

>>8851346

I was always under the impression that wearing these around would damage them.

>>8851374
do you mean damage the SPD cleat?

The "tread" on these don't let that bit touch the ground. I don't really think the tread seems to be wearing out either, it's really hard plastic for rigidity and digging in when running up muddy hills while carrying a bike.

are you the same /fa/scist that was here in like 2010?

>>8851346
that must be uncomfortable as fuck to walk around in all day

>>8848917
>wearing a wetsuit every day
are you literally retarded? no one is wearing their outerwear to the beach or skin tight

>>8851685
Wetsuits are made of neoprene. He was saying he would feel like he's wearing a wetsuit if he was wearing neoprene outerwear. Is your reading comprehension that fucking low?

>>8851658
just from class to class once I get to school. If there was any significant amount of walking it would be awful tho. they're loud as fuck on the tiles too.

>>8851712
how would it feel like wearing a wetsuit? 1) almost all outwear I've seen using neoprene is lined 2) it's not tight and 3) won't be wet
it's cool to not like neoprene because of its look, but its insane to shit on it because wetsuits are made out of it. people like them because of the interesting texture and structured fit. might as well shit on leather jackets as well, they stink like shit when worn unlined and skin tight to the beach. what retard would buy one?

Can someone recommend a pair of really good looking black tech shorts? Less than $70 please

>>8851955
Black Diamond

>>8850496
Kek im dying

Underrated post of the year

>>8849612
Patag IS expensive though, if you're a poorlife like me.
TNF varies because it has sick sales.

>>8851958
eh, a little more techy looking than that. Kinda like these 4dim ones

>>8852069
Those are techwear you fucking boob. You don't want techwear though you just want futuristic looking clothing. You should have said that in the beginning. Kids like you give this style such an awful name you don't care about the fabrics, you don't care about the cutting, you couldn't care less about anything as long as you look like a sick techninj. Right? Techwear doesn't always have to be the crazy futuristic stuff. To tell you the truth that stuff is much less functional than something is both minimal in design and concept. Are you really going to use every pocket on your Acronym jacket. Do you really need the sling, the magnets, the hidden pockets. Why not have your one main piece that grabs the attention and then have everything else showing off that? Simple shorts and shoes and than a fantastic torso one you can hardly look away from. Sorry that was much longer than expected it's just funny that you say more "techy" looking when the BDV shorts are such a nice techwear short.

>>8852128
Jesus calm down

Post obscure/less mentioned shit

>>8852128
another techwear autist pissed off that you can get a rain jacket at kmart for $20 that performs just as well as his $500 dead bird hard shell
calm down and accept that people like different brands for different reasons. we are all in this together, there is no need to be so damn angry

>>8852128
>being this mad
hey man i just said techwear because i felt it described it better than 'futuristic looking clothing' which could be pretty broad. hey you're right though I don't give a shit about the function of the clothing. you probably didn't even read my post and thought I said "good tech shorts" rather than "good looking tech shorts" top kek cause you care that I don't. deal with it.

>>8852161
>dead bird hard shell
fucking lol'd

>>8852140
I'm not mad I just find it funny. Why would you want to fake a style? I just don't understand it's the same thing with stuff like zaras dark collection it's not real it's just half assed watered down goth-ninja. Same with H&M making knockoff SLP bikers. Sure you can buy those but everyone who likes and follows that style will instantly know your fake and even more with techwear sure that piece may look awesome but it defeats the point of techwear if it fits like every other pair of shorts out there. If there is not special cutting to make sure a full range of motion is allowed. Or if it's just cotton compared to a dwr coated blend. I know I'm being harsh, if you don't want to do shit like that and just want the aesthetic by all means do it. You really want find what you're looking for in your price range though.

>>8852164
>good tech shorts
I gave you originally a brand that makes good tech shorts. Am I missing something or are you?

>>8852161
Have you handled "dead bird" stuff or tested it out because you would instantly know it's considerably better than a rain jacket you can pick up at Walmart.

>>8852194
I didn't ask for good tech shorts man, I said good looking ones.

>>8852198
it better be for 50 times the price.
but honestly plenty of people make do with cheap polyester shells from budget brands. "techwear" brands are simply not necessary and are overpriced for what you get. it's a hobby and they look cool. that's great but don't pretend like you can justify the expense as a necessity when people who are way fitter than you are using mall tier stuff in way worse conditions and are perfectly fine using them.

also, belittling some anon who likes futurey looking brands like acronym is douchey as hell, especially considering if you told the average pleb what you paid for your dadcore dead bird they would balk and think something is wrong with you. if you can't understand someone's aesthetic choices, then just ignore and move on. you won't make people stop liking acronym just by throwing a hissy fit

>>8852239
First fa I'm taking it you've never handled anything higher quality than TNF, so most of your argument is invalid anyways. But I will pretend that is not the truth.
>Techwear brands are not needed
Sure of course their not they are luxury clothes that have a much more functional aspect than most clothing. But by your same login anything that is luxury should not exist. So goodbye Lanvin, Givenchy, Dior.
>belittling some anon for what he likes
I never put him down for his taste alone. Just when he said that he wasn't interested in any of the technical aspects of it at all. Which literally defeats the entire purpose of the style.
>you won't make people stop liking Acronym
I love Acronym, it's one of my favorite brands just because I criticized doesn't mean I instantly dislike it. If you love someone can you not see imperfections in them and longer? No to like something and understand it you have to see multiple points of view. And that's exactly what I did, Acronym has given techwear a stigma of over-designed pieces. You don't need all those features at all. I still love them though.

Do you not find it funny or atleast strange in the slightest that when you are looking for "technical" clothing you completely disregard the technical parts of it? Hopefully this had cleared up some stuff. Again I'm not mad at all just trying to explain.

>>8852288
I'm not saying any of it should not exist. There are a lot of brands I don't like, but I wouldn't want them not to exist as long as some people like them.

The design is more important than function for some people, that's it. On top of that quality and design are subjective concepts and something you might find ridiculous, others may prefer to what you think is cool.

I like techwear (from many different aesthetics) but one thing that irks me are the people who get OCD on technical specs and the "objective performance" of the garments. It's like those watch autists who go on and on about why a $15,000 watch is better than a $200 Seiko. They both do the same thing and it's really cool that you appreciate and can afford the higher end items, but it's delusional to think that they are "better" for everyone.

Try to just appreciate pieces you like, ignore what you don't and add value to the conversation instead of sperging out.

>>8852325
I think if you read my posts you'll actually get some good information.

>>8852069
johnny bravocore

>>8852128
Agh, I wrote a perfect response to this and Firefox crashed when I was finishing up a little research.

Short and fast version for now:

I, too, share your frustration with a lot of the culture behind this. IIRC, the company behind that picture is just a trendhopping garbage brand. So much of the attitudes people bring here are so pathetically macho, obsessed with toughness yet prissy as all hell about personal climate control. And trying to get with cash intangibles that have nothing to do with them.

But you're aiming at the wrong targets. The BDV shorts are incredible; the Schoeller twill BD is using for that line is, no kidding, one of my favorite fabrics ever even on just an aesthetic level. But you don't see why two standard, large pouch cargo pockets would be more functional than the small one the BDV shorts have? It's also worth noting the shorts in that image - again, not backing them - have a rather prominent crotch gusset.

As far as Acronym, only two of their jackets I know about - the J1 and J28 - go really crazy on the pockets. Their descriptions, respectively, are:

> This is not a jacket. J1A is a Technologietraeger [technology carrier]; the very idea of ACRONYM® rendered in physical, wearable form.
> Full frontal. Uncut. Hard R. NC-17. Overbuilt. Ultralight. Asymmetric. Epic®. Acronym®. Interopsæ. Mofo.

So, relatively conceptual pieces built because they're AWESOME. Even then, I personally can think of how I'd at least occasionally make serious use of every pocket on the J1A, though not the J28.

It's worth noting that pockets aren't just for schlepping. They're also for comfort (I personally prefer to keep my hand pockets otherwise empty, if possible) and organization. Symmetry also plays a role - don't you wish your BDV shorts had a matching pocket on the other side? I do.

>>8852400

The sling is one of the most useful and practical things about Acronym and other jackets that have them (Rick does, a lot, for one). It turns the jacket into a bag and gives it something to do and somewhere to go during the hot midday. The magnets - I'm assuming you mean Forcelock, the thing for your earphones - are just a nice, useful touch.

BD, who are no question my favorite /out/core brand, optimizes their stuff for climbing, which means a certain kind of minimization. Of weight, of things that could go wrong. When that doesn't apply other design imperatives can take over.

>>8852175
Don't think it's original. It's an old slur among overly thrifty hikers, likes "Patagucci."

That covered most of it, actually, though sloppily and with less examples and citation. Some philosophical stuff - about cohesion, thoroughness, why you should think in terms of experience vs. performance, and about fabric - tomorrow-ish.

>>8852405
*like Patagucci

Also, guy who set all this off, your best bet is looking in thrift stores and punching outdoor brands (TNF, Columbia, and more obscure shit like Klattermusen and Paramo are more likely to pay dividends than Patagonia and Arc'Teryx, I think, but try everything) into eBay. Isaora also has made shorts in the past that I think will be to your liking.

>>8852405
Don't get me wrong I love Acronyms features, I was just taking into question if you really need them. Which you don't but they definitely serve a purpose and are nice to have.

>>8852441
I mean, in one sense you don't really need any of this. Go down to a day labor place on a downpour day and see what you need.

I should've mentioned necessity in that list of philosophical stuff. I think looking at, feeling other kinds of necessity is super useful for figuring out what you should actually wear.

That's vague as hell; keep the thread bumped and I'll write more when I can. Out for now.

All the anons that have interesting views post while I am away :<

>>8853168
being an old fishermancore asian dude sounds like a lot of fun

>>8853259
Sure looks comfy at least

>>8853168
Enigeenered Garments ss14(pretty sure)

>>8854084
Who decided that this weird as mother fucker was a good choice to model this clothing. I'm not saying you have to be asain samurai core to model it but this guy just looks goofy.

>>8854092
totally agree m8. just looks odd. he'd suit stuff from Palace though imo.

man techwear is mad expensive. found this patagonia jacket (not my pic, but same jacket) at a thrift for $5. needless to say i picked it up.

more like vintage techwear. kinda bright, but w/e.

besides this, picked up a clean simple arcteryx t for $10 at REI.

REI has solid entry-level basics

>>8854181
forgot to mention i bought a TNF hardshell.

wondering what to do for bottoms. i dont like wearing jeans because huge legs. cargo shorts seem un/fa/
suggestions for something cheap?

>>8853801
nope. reverse search it and you'll see

>>8854300
Silhouette is really similar along with almost everything else you could see why I was confused.

>>8854341
i can see why but i gotta defend my image naming too brudda

anyone else planning on buying the Big Boss boots? depending on the price I might cop them. Yes it's autistic to wear vidya apparel but I reckon they'd look great in some tech fits. Made by Puma.

we'll see

>>8854361
If you want something similar get the Arc'teryx shoes when they drop.

>>8854181
that looks fucking cool as shit m8
u in the uk?

>>8854360
Of course, I would do the exact same thing

>>8854369
these ones?

>>8854408
There are some hightops I'm pretty sure but yeah

>>8854361
MGS clothing is pretty dope
I have a MGS field jacket and it's really good quality at least

>>8854425
oh yeah i've seen that before, got a fit pic?

>>8854436
I don't think I have one right now
This is the exact jacket I own
I guess it's technically a shirt but I use it as spring/summer jacket

>>8854371
nah m8. US.

here are a couple pics. shorts cus im lounging

its slightly big - see neck area. but silhouette itself isnt too bad. also, nature of the jacket allows for wiggle room

>>8854436
>>8854462
too this just for you bby
The quality and how it fits are fucking amazing considering I thought it was just some cheap-ass vidya merch

>>8854534
found a receipt in the jacket. not for the jacket itself, for some other shit. but says 1997

>>8854534
it looks fucking horrible and you're just trying to delude yourself into think that looks decent. you're the epitome of a brand whore

>>8854545
What material is it?
Kinda shame about the color, shit's hard to make work

>>8854545
That shit is tacky as fuck and not even in a le super ironic way.

>>8854547
ok lol

>>8854547
>bbbbb-b-but its patagonia so it must be good!

if that same jacket was $10 at walmart you wouldn't buy it

>>8854554
dunno. but i agree. not sure if i'll be able to outfit it. skintone doesnt work w/ such bright colors, i dont think..

also, mfw people pissing their paints over this.. staymad plebs.

if anything i can flip it on ebay.
>http://www.ebay.com/itm/PATAGONIA-mens-pull-over-windbreaker-jacket-orange-M-Medium-VINTAGE-COLOR-BLOCK-/281404215053?pt=US_CSA_MC_Outerwear&hash=item4184ff8f0d


for the brandies

>>8854573
>dunno. but i agree. not sure if i'll be able to outfit it. skintone doesnt work w/ such bright colors, i dont think..
If it's mostly cotton or natural materials you could try dying it, I mean let's face it, you don't have much to lose.
The model itself and the fit does not look too bad but the color is pretty bad.

>>8854558
That's what he just said you fucking idiot

>>8854588
that ebay link says nylon.

yeh, color is prisoncore

>>8854547
>>8854554
>>8854556

You're free to have an opinion, but tech doesn't have to equal = murdered out badass tough guy. I like the more playful, oddball uses of it. I'd squeal in the unlikely event of a Grimes x Errolson collaboration.

Also,

>tacky

>Tacky is the most disgusting word in the style vocabulary. It’s fascinating and gross. Tacky like glue. Like you’ll catch poor [ed note: or like poor sticks to you, no matter what you do?]. Tacky like you’re trying to climb up to somewhere you “don’t belong.” Tacky is the opposite of rich solitude and desire for exclusion.

>Early 19th century: of unknown origin. Early use was as a noun denoting a horse of little value, later applied to a poor white in some southern states, hence ‘shabby, cheap, in bad taste.’

>Surprise!

>I have this joke about Uggs and fashion kids: people who wear Uggs think they're cooler than the weird Goths that wear black, and fashion kids who wear black think they’re cooler than people who wear Uggs. Now fashion people wear Uggs and think they’re cooler than everyone?

- Arabelle Sicardi

>>8854534
>>8854545
well I think it looks sick, jealous man

>>8854535
ty b

>>8854611
>autism
>pure retardation
>stroke
>aneurysm
>cardiac arrest
Pick any of them and that's what your post reminded me of

>>8854588
It's possible to dye almost anything with the right technique; it's blends that get impossible.

>>8854599
What does the comp tag say? The construction looks more like a hardshell than a windbreaker.

Either way, if you don't want it, it was $5. Pass it off to an unsheltered person. Good rainwear can make a huge difference to them.

>>8854630
>ableism
>self-satisfaction
>failed attempts at cruelty
>unwillingness to engage with other people

Pick any of them and that's what your post reminded me of.

>2014
>still no biosuit
> :'{

>>8854632
tag confirms 100% nylon. having never dyed anything, i fear fucking it up and ruining it.

i think i'll keep it though. $5 is not a big deal.
but you're right. it's in great condition so someone could make great use out of it.

>>8854641
Nice one

>>8854616
thx.

>>8848503

w2c that bag

>>8854655
If you really want it overdyed, mail it to Metro Dyeing in NYC. They can take care of pretty much anything. Might be something closer to you, too.

>>8854752
would be ~$100 going w/ metro dyeing. but, according to their website, nylon dyes nicely.

hmm.. will check for local places around me. if it's not too expensive, maybe i'll do it.

recommend a color scheme? wonder how black would take...

>>8854785
Don't know what you like or what you'd be wearing it with.

I think black will take to pretty much everything, and if not, just blast it again or stick with a nice brown-tinted black that shows the history of the garment some. Whoever you get to dye it will be able to advise you better.

So, this is gear that has been used in backpacking for the past 20 years or more just made less functional, less durable and more expensive for people in cities to buy? Where do I buy stock in these companies so that I may make money off of morons?

Reccommended softshell or hardshell for someone in the southeast of England? Need a decent outer layer for the winter, not sure whether to go for a softshell or hardshell given how unpredictable our weather is. A local store has 50% off North Face gear at the moment (I'd go ask advice now but they close early), so preferably something North Face so I can get a bargain if it's in stock.

>>8854812

simply ebin :^)

w2c this exact shell?

>>8854812
don't get angry bro it's just clothes
getting stressed and angry about things leads to increased risk of heart disease and high blood pressure, it just ain't worth the risk buddy.
Next time you're feeling stressed out about something, take a walk or even just sit, close your eyes and breathe heavily and it will be sure to calm you down. If your problems with anger really are that bad, consider seeing a behavioural specialist or something, if you're in the UK and on the NHS it will be free, even in the US where you have to pay it might be worth it, you can't put a price on your health

nomaste bro, I hope you find peace with yourself soon

>>8855154
Mad? No, I just want to get some shekels from the dumb.

>>8854684
Try googling assault backpack, hard to say the exact brand or model

>>8855160
>tips poorly fitting suit

>>8854181

>man techwear is mad expensive

OG goth ninja in the SZ days was mad expensive too before Kanye picked it up. In the next few years we'll probably see more fashion-focused techwear stuff from mainstream brands. Quality synthetic fabrics are expensive to buy in bulk anyway starting with the licensing (getting the Gore-Tex or Schoeller name on your clothes for example)

>>8855269
You will never get the nicer goretex membranes for your "techwear," goretex actually mandates which products qualify for its use, based on weight, durability and a few other qualifications.

w2c techwear sweatshirt like pic?

>>8855269
>In the next few years we'll probably see more fashion-focused techwear stuff from mainstream brands
Nah
Techwear has existed forever and will so, the brands making them don't really change. There is no point in making 'tech' stuff unless it's, you know, actually technical. We might see more clothes inspired by tech stuff but I doubt it will ever really be something everyone is going to hop on to because it just makes no sense.

>>8855297
SISP put out some really cool ones this season.

>>8855304

>Techwear has existed forever and will so, the brands making them don't really change

The Gap released minimalistic windbreakers and parkas with Schoeller membranes 2 years ago (maybe last spring too I'm not sure), and I got that for cheaper than if I bought a North Face jacket with G-T Windstopper

>There is no point in making 'tech' stuff unless it's, you know, actually technical

Sometimes I just want to get the look. I won't really need an absolute bombproof and ultra functional shell that Acronym sells for a grand, when I can get something from a mall brand that released a tech-inspired line or a bigcartel startup for less than 300. I'm sure a lot of you here think like this.

>>8855304
We yet see some pseudo-tech shit at h&m tho
cargos, ruuning tees and fleece jackets

>>8854684
TAD

tell me some decent looking techwear pants for under 200€?

What do i need to get into techwear

>3 tees
>3 ls
>3 fleece jackets
>1 thick insulation layer (like a sleeveless puffy ?)
>1 waterproof jacket
>3 pairs of pants (including a pair of cargos)
>1 pair of shorts (and thights ?)
>runnings and a pair of low tops


Would that do ?

>>8855442
i meant
>runnings and a pair of high tops

>>8855283
There's already loads of fashion tech stuff in "the nicer Gore-Tex membranes."

And the Gore licensing process doesn't exactly work like that. Gore works with the licensee to develop the products and gets final approval before they get sent out, and the exact membrane variation, features, and branding (Pro, Active, Paclite, etc.) depends on the intended use. It's not like Gore is like "you will use this!" Because no one is going to make a running shell in Paclite or whatever.

>>8855304
>unless it's actually technical

Well, see, that's the thing, what's actually technical? Just like above, Paclite in a running shell would be ass stupid. No one puts a powder skirt on a dedicated mountaineering shell. Similarly, you're going to have different pocket configurations for a city jacket than the mountaineering shell. You'll place the handwarmer pockets for optimum comfort and silhouette instead of jacking up high to go over a harness. You might have more organization-oriented pockets instead of just cavernous storage space.

Baselayers will be different, too. Compare Heattech and Capilene; they're both awesome at the environments they're intended for.

About companies more later. I have to run.

>>8855442
>3 fleece jackets
Oh hell no that's massive overkill, you can easily do with one, get 2 if you feel like you are gonna rock tech shit all day erryday
I'd add wool sweat to that, you are also missing the bottom layer, the shit that's closest to your skin.

>>8855439

Anything from Maharishi, some nice stuff by them with a few different styles. Couple nice pieces on sale aswell, copped pic related this week during a sale.

>>8854812
You don't know much about hugh errolson do you ?

>>8855494
those look so tacky

>>8855671
see
>>8854611

I don't really vibe on Maharishi's print and embroidery stuff, either, but that's just because I don't have the relationship to camouflage or dubiously appropriated Asian motifs that Hardy Blechman has.

That particular thing looks like some odd cross of tiger stripe and Czech "raindrop" camo, and I'm actually thinking it'd look better over the whole thing. There it just leaves me wondering what Blechman's reason was for that particular positioning.

It's not tacky; it just seems poorly thought out.

>>8855713

I used to wear surplus camo alot, only recently changed my personal style. I like having a pattern but one that's not as lairy, and asymetry is appealing to me hence why I chose these. Material is brilliant aswell.

>>8855724
I can see that. Like I said, camo isn't really my thing, but if you're into it a tiny touch of barely-camo when you look down at your shin could be nice.

I was more defending them against the "tacky" thing.

What's the material, the standard Maharishi organic cotton with 3XDRY or something else?

>>8855743

Standard organic cotton. First Maharishi item I've ever bought, definately going to buy from them again (I caught these on sale on their site luckily, £45 rather than £150).

>>8855769
I got the same as these but the nanosphere and w/o the camo, very comfy but I had to trim the tassels

>>8854092
THIS. techwear is for asians. howaito piggus trying to be techninja will just look as silly as fat ass pinkskin howaito piggus doing cosplay.

>>8855779

>>8855773

Ah, mine are a near enough perfect fit. Still a bit of room to grow into for if I decide to start hitting the gym, but I don't have to wear a belt with them.

>>8855804

>if I decide to start hitting the gym

>>8848907
>>8849262

Nike Roshe Run Natural Motion with the laces switched out. I did the same thing. That guy in the pic needs to learn how to fucking tie his laces so they sit straight.

>>8849837
Not really. Nothing noticeable so far with mine and I've worn them regularly for a couple of months now.

>>8854654
you mean stillsuit

>>8854084
>>8854092
>>8854103
lo and behold

>>8856641
Yeah he looks really good here but the styling is much better in general. I was the one who made the original comment btw and I never meant white people look like shit I think white people can pull it off better sometimes but that dude just looked silly in it with his strange hair and good expression.

W2C high vis weatherproof softshell?

>>8854573
>>8854559
>>8854545
>>8854534
$65 to get this dyed black.

wondering, what do.
anyone have experience with dying nylon from bright color -> black?

wondering if it's worth my troubles. or if i should just keep and have some color in my wardrobe.

dont want to spend $65 and have it come out shitty faded black

>>8856641
Is there a place to cop this sweater and other stuff from the collection online?

>>8856920
Hasn't dropped yet. Wasn't really expecting much of this collab but holy shit this vest is really fucking nice. Will def cop

>>8856945
Forgot pic

>>8854684
TAD Gear fast pack I believe

>>8856945
Me too, but w2c when it's available? I saw something that said it's limited to the pop up shop only, but that can't be right...

>>8856920
END clothing already has them online

>>8851283
Because Canadian weather

>>8856879
Please

>>8857041
PRODUCTS IN THIS CATEGORY WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE IN
21 HOURS 24 MINS 06 SECS

According to the site. Has anbody bought from END before? I live in US.

>>8854654
True fucking this

I ache for it

>deleting my post exposing howaito piggu techwannabes
desperate. kek.

>>8854654
MIT already made a Biosuit and the principle behind it dates back to the '70s with NASA's Space Activity Suit

>figuratively all the techwear photos have the same damn nike shoes
are there any other techwear shoes that aren't boots or those nikes?

>>8857854
yeah, and they're shit tbh.

i only wear minimal/barefoot shoes with zerodrops. i have 3 of the vivobarefoot gobis, incl the ones of black leather.

these might be somewhat techy

>>8857874
or something like this

>>8857882
>>8857874

>>8857886
anyone know any other companies that make these type of minimal, zerodrop, functional, yet also /fa/ shoes?

>>8857892
an all black techwear getup, with these, would look dope. nice contrast and definite eye catcher.

>>8857896
these, by the way, are one of the 3 pairs that i own (others being olive, and light brown suede (gobi))

have only worn them a few times, mostly because the leather feels delicate. i should just wear them more... see how they age.

>>8857874
>zerodrops
sorry, but what does this mean?

>>8854378
I have these, super functional, can almost wear them unlaced too.

>>8848239

>>8857874
>>8857882
>>8857886
>>8857892
>>8857896
>>8857904
these shoes are all ugly pieces of shit

>>8848239
Techwear can be cheap, budget techwear is pretty much Trainerendors, TNF, Carharrt

>>8857920
essentially, no heel and as little sole as possible. some of these are 3mm thin.

>>8857953
can you recommend something that has a thin sole with zero heel? something barefootesque?

>>8857920
just means there is no difference between heel and toe height.

>>8857963
you can get zero drop running shoes with huge amounts of midsole cushion. zero drop just has to do with the amount of drop between heel and toe.

>>8857975
i see. guess ive been using the term wrong ,then.

>>8856009
>they sit straight.

it was done on purpose sperglord

>>8857896
>>8857892
>>8857882
Like these ones

What am I looking for in techwear pants
What about shorts
Example where

>>8858290
"techwear" has reached the plebs

goodbye world

whats the next big trend for everyone to dickride?

>>8858290

What do YOU personally want out of a pair of pants for your day to day life. If you can't answer this, you techwear is not for you, and you probably don't need it.

Is this good? also will it look weird with normal fa clothes or can I only wear it with techwear shiet?

>>8858339
I'd think it'd be fine if you dress decently.

If you don't, then you're just going to look like some faggot nerd

>>8858350
here is one of my none all black fits. Im still very new but need new backpack.

>>8858339
Those kind of backpacks don't look great, have too many extraneous straps hanging off them that are either a pain dangling around or a hassle to tie up and all the zips and buckles make getting into the main compartment a pain, not to mention when it's loaded the pack tilts and all the weight presses directly into the small of your back.

Wearing a North Face backpack was a dream after using one of those.

>>8858360
shit, really? ok whats a good alternative? doesn't need to be techwear but does need to be very functional and hold at least one large binder and a laptop

>>8858364
Any North Face daypack, you really can't go far wrong. They probably have the most comfortable straps of anything you can get.

>>8858329
Something light and comfortable. In terms of legwear, I only really have jeans for day to day wear. I walk to and from college, and would like to get something better for just daily wear.

>>8854103
>>8854084
>>8856641
He used to be a massive scene kid, with a box cut fringe, then he got taken on by end and turned into a huge cunt. They treat him like shit too. His name is Jordan Couley.

what is /tech/'s opinion on this?

>>8858530
I like Palace stuff but it's more streetwear than tech but I would cop

>>8858530
like it, would cop

>>8858290
I recently bought a pair of Outlier new ways and thought they were great

>>8858530
>Gross branding
>ugly color blocking
>quarter zip
Sure the taping in the seams is nice but besides that it looks pretty shitty. Maybe as a midlayer but I'd never wear that on top.

>>8859007
That's what I was going for anyway, got the all black version.

>>8857882
I've never heard of this company before but I love the look of their shoes

Does anyone know how they are?

I recently acquired a job that requires me to be outside, and be mobile. Problem is, I do this job in between classes on university.

I want clothes to be insulating: regulate how much I sweat (because I'm doing a fuck ton of running) and being able to keep me warm because I'll also be working out in the snow.

I want my clothes to be 4 season wear, because fuck blowing a fuck ton of money on clothes. I'm strongly considering outlier because they've got those Merino shirts and those waterproof & breathable pants. However, it's technically menswear and my style is more athletic: t shirt, hoodie, sweats, jeans.


Can anyone point me into the right direction? I just need breathability, color fastedness of fabric, high degree of stretch, slightly fashionable but very functional.


On a side note, Uniqlo just came out with their designer collab Urban sweats; they look cool but they're cotton and I'll hella freeze my ass out there in the winter

>>8859152

i have the Gobi II in Olive Canvas, Black Leather, and Light Brown Suede (pic related).

in terms of comfort, 10/10. will never go back to anything resembling a "normal" sole.

you are very close to the ground and it's as barefoot as you can get without getting weird looks. often get compliments.

the toebox is naturally wide to accommodate our toes. again, they're roomy.

as for the suede/nunbuck, maybe it's just me but they got pretty dirty. yesterday i lightly washed the shoe on the right with a suede/nunbuck cleaner (which was just a big white eraser and brush). i left the.. left one unwashed. slight difference. but, yeah. anyways, that's after ~1.5yrs of using them.

but this is mostly a matter of not taking care of suede, really. i put them through a lot.

construction is solid. the laces started to rip so i replaced them with these ones.

eh. i'm a vivobarefoot fangirl. i like them. look other places besides their official store before you buy though. might be able to find them cheaper. check 6pm

>>8859754
how about : lurk moar faget

>>8849460
it says 3rd arm right on it...

>>8859930
No need to be an ass to him. If you don't feel like or capable of helping him just don't respond.

>>8859843
I also endorse Vivobarefoot/the love going on in this thread, but:

>construction is solid. the laces started to rip so i replaced them with these ones.

IME this is only partially true. The construction of all of mine has been fine until something happens to it, and then they just disintegrate. Faster than you'd expect, even talking about the upper, not the sole.

And the laces they ship with are just garbage, too long and fall apart in a week for me. I always replace them with aftermarkets.

I also have some thoughts about their design on an aesthetic level - basically, they used to be a lot more experimental, *interesting* - but this I'll second and it says it all:

>will never go back to anything resembling a "normal" sole.

>>8858524
How do you know all this?

>>8859979
I am a seer.

>>8859995
>a person of supposed supernatural insight who sees visions of the future.
>future

Didn't think I'd get a serious answer. Do you know him because you're a Geordie yourself or something?

>>8860004
yeah.

>>8860006
So, how do you know him? Were you in a screamo band with him or something?

>>8860013
A mutual friend, & no.
A local shithead once offered to steal his hat and sell it to me for £5.

>>8860021
So, why is he a huge cunt? And how/why does End treat him like shit?

>>8860021
did you do ?

>>8859942
i agree the laces suck dick. other than that, i haven't had any problems with the actual skin of the foot itself.

which model do you have? but yah man, the design of it is nice. my feet love it

>>8848239
>but what is techwear
How to dress like an autist 101

>>8860185

gr8 b8 m8

>>8860037
No, I saw the guy run over to him then ran away.

http://www.kik.de/herren/kollektion/jacken-westen/softshelljacke-131572009731.html

and remove that shitty branding, viola

>>8860185
Spy kids cosplay

tips on styling black qasas?

because of qasas being so massive, skinny black jeans dont look too good with them I think

copped this shell, perfect for what I wanted, and it's bretty cheap.
http://www.endclothing.co.uk/brands/patagonia/patagonia-torrentshell-jacket.html

>>8860700
don't wear em, unless you finna look like a ninja
nice dubs.

>>8860716
I enjoy looking like a ninja!

>>8860701
solid cop man, but you can get it cheaper i think

Anyone looking to get the +J Uniqlo collection?

>>8848593
>tying your shoelaces wrong

>>8861774
and how is this tech relevant pleb

Anyone have any ideas as far as tech wear sandals?

i actually work as a salesperson at a retailer in the PNW that sells strictly technical outerwear, pretty much like an REI for apparel only. I technically work for Helly Hansen but not really, its a weird scenario. Anyways, I spend my work days convincing people that are trying to buy a North Face to buy an Arc'teryx and asking people if there garments are even engineered. I also get like 50-60% off of online wholesale prices for nearly every major technical outerwear brand.
feels breddy gud guys

>>8858358
Ugh, anime graphic tee. Very fedora.

>>8862748
no one else knows its anime. only you dakota that watch anime. also if you wear it well it doesnt look fedora
>protecting insecurity this hard

>>8862795
dakota was meant to be faggot.

>>8862795
Fedora is absolute, regardless of audience. Just find a better shirt, dude

>>8862847
I got plain shirts, what color/pattern flannel would be good with those pants?

>>8862795
thats like the most effay bebop shirt
fuck yeah

>>8862744
Can we be friends?

>>8860693
BTFO
T
F
O

>>8862744
w2c shoes?

Not sure if it counts as techwear, but I think that this is the best thread to ask this question.
How good is TNF Resolve jacket?
Is it worth buying?
For what climate is it made?

>>8848239
what's R&D

>>8862914
>it's not.
>it's actually the symbol for a rank in Kill la Kill

>>8855439
Does anyone know where Maharishi stuff is made? I have a pair of cargos, and I can't find any markings anywhere.

>>8860700
Pants with adjustable leg openings.

>>8864295
>R&D
>Research and Development
mongoloid

can anyone recommend Levi commuters? I was looking for something for biking in bad weather and I don't have unlimited dosh

>>8865197
A friend of mine has a pair he's very happy with it. I'd like to buy some but they're too tight for my thighs ;_;

>>8862744
Can you be a proxy for me ?

>>8865276
thanks, sorry about thighs :(

>>8856879
>>8857069
Guys come on please

>>8865618
>>8856879
>>8857069
>waterproof softshell
you're looking for a hardshell, softshells are waterresistant, read all the links in the OP
Here you go:
http://workingperson.com/occunomix-jacket-hi-vis-yellow-lux-tjr-yel-premium-breathable-jacket.html#details
Only $54 and shipping is free :^)

>>8862744
>dose shoe mane
w2c

>>8865740
>http://workingperson.com/occunomix-jacket-hi-vis-yellow-lux-tjr-yel-premium-breathable-jacket.html#details
but it's so unattractive, where can I get something like pic related?
I'm going to be using it while cycling this winter and I would prefer to have something I won't be embarrassed in

>>8865857
nike has a lot of really nice jackets but they apparently don't make any of them anymore.