>What is Urban Techwear
We wear clothes to be comfortable, to cover up our shame, and more importantly for our protection. Technical clothing, focuses on incorporating functionality using textiles and construction techniques to protect the user from their environment.
>Guide to Urban Techwear *Under Construction*
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>>12223348
now THIS is techwear
- small form factor for quick evasion
- no hair to leave evidence when lurking
- earrings make a quick improptu weapon
- non-descript features for max grey man potential
Do people actually use the jacket sling?
Personally I can't be bothered to put it on with the jacket 90% of the time. Does look p cool though
>>12223529
>no chin
I'm so sorry
>>12223529
I just got my ACG jacket today
not sure what the use is supposed to be, but the writing is just like my chinese cartoon books so i like it
>>12223811
>the writing is just like my chinese cartoon books
?
w2c dope bags like in picture, preferably all black
>>12223820
https://www.dsptch.com/products/tech-messenger-black
https://ortliebusa.com/product/courier-bag-city/
http://www.chromeindustries.com/product/mini-buran-messenger-bag/BG-175.html
http://www.rohan.co.uk/eagle-creek-luggage-and-travel-accessories-Eagle-Creek-Pro-Guide-Courier-RFID?ocode=04145595
http://www.aerostich.com/aerostich-courier-bag.html
http://www.patagonia.com/product/atom-sling-bag-8-liters/48260.html?dwvar_48260_color=BLK&cgid=luggage-messenger-bags#tile-6=&start=1&sz=24
http://www.patagonia.com/product/fly-fishing-atom-sling-pack-15-liters/48326.html?dwvar_48326_color=LBOG&cgid=luggage-messenger-bags#tile-3=&start=1&sz=24
>>12223850
I would also add porter and acronym to that list
>>12223529
I like the KAWS shirt, but I hardly use my jacket slings. I'm not inside for too long that I need to take off my jacket.
>>12223303
he looks so happy
:')
Can anyone recommend any non-black non-acg cargos? (already have too much ACG crap)
Also what does /fa/ think of incorporating some military surplus into the fits?
>>12223909
Military surplus is a good cheap way to get some water resistant clothing, it's all good to incorporate. Check out Outliers new pants or some cargo pants in Triple Aught Design.
>>12223820
what bag is that? anyone know
Why is gore-tex so expensive?
>>12223982
Because you get what you pay for, the best water repellent technology you can get into clothing. It's made a name for itself even outside the techwear community
>>12223529
Yes, I do when I'm taking the Tube in London because it's too damn hot in the trains.
>>12223988
this
You can get Gore Winstopper or Gore-Tex Pac Lite which are a bit cheaper.
I have a full gore-tex set up for my snowboard gear. One day it was nonstop/slush raining and everyone in my group was drenched and off the mountain by 12pm. I stayed on the whole day and was completely dry (except for gloves).
It's 100% worth it and not a meme.
>>12223950
Meanswhile
>>12223982
Everyone knows Gore-Tex
>>12223982
It's a reliable textile.
just got these off asos w/ student discount
gonna take off autist patches and plan to taper them down to 6"
what you guys think?
opinions on these?
>>12224210
Looks pretty good, great start for the aesthetic
>>12224254
It's OK.
>>12224254
I have these in all black leather, kind of regret not getting white, but they're great trail runners and keep my feet dry and warm. Nice and light.
>>12224254
>>12224426
Are the canvas version either waterresistant, or waterproof?
>>12224453
I doubt they are, but I'm sure a gloss over in DWR or mink oil (if black) would help.
Someone talked about making the Nike Bonded Pants Even darker than it is. Do anyone of you have any experience with this?
>>12224955
I've realized pulling off a good techwear fit means there is a lot of things going on with your jacket, bag strap, pants.
This is really what makes or breaks it, how many pockets, dangling straps, and cargo pouches you can fit in. Plain pants and outershells with minimal pockets don't really pull off the 'look'.
IDK something I have noticed.
>>12224972
What shorts/pants are these
>>12224968
Was this taken in SF Kotokuniya on the bottom floor?
>>12224976
>>12224978
no clue for both, just dumping some inspo :(
>>12224971
what pants are these
mirin, not too big on the shoes tho
>>12225005
nvm
P23Ts
>>12224962
Not so much, that's mainly just for the ninja thing that the Instagram people go for
>>12224967
Nice jacket! I like that is not black or tan. Is colorful tech wear possible without having an "outdoors" look?
>>12225286
Yes. Try the discord
>>12225286
All black can be a bit of a meme at times, so yes
>>12224972
lel this sucks dick
>>12223850
>not a single mention of porter
Pleb af
>>12224961
Theo-fits look better without Theo in them
Any pants recs?
I'm looking at some Y-3s for a outfit but it doesn't have many pockets and neither does my jacket so I'm reluctant to pair them together.
Maharishi is a look I'm into. Besides storage I'd need wind or cold resistance.
>>12225533
Outlier for basics
Triple Aught Design, Arc'Teryx Leaf, Acronym, Beyond and even Maharishi for some utility.
Choose your favorite sports brand for something athletic.
>>12225555
Thanks.
>>12225286
Yes look at stone island
>>12223690
Unfortunately I suffer the opposite, guess it's the angle or w/e
(first pic I found from the side, ignore the facial expression)
>>12223894
Thanks - was a really good collection imo. Wish I'd picked up more pieces. But yeah pretty much the same on the sling front
>>12223998
That's fair, perfect use for it imo
>>12225921
Oh shit, I take it back, nice chin
>>12223350
looooooool
Guys I'm thinking of picking up these for my tech fits. They are waterproof AND breathable. what you thinkin senpai
>>12226243
Vince Vaughn approves
Vince Vaughn is perfection and one of the gods of techwear. His small yet built frame is ideal for urban exploration, Vaughn regularly conquers large and vast city scapes in his godlike tech fits. Vaughn is trained in parkour and free running, which is essential for his deep urban exploration. His IDEAL size lets him slip through small spaces are escape security when then attempt to catch him. Vaughn has worked with many leaders of the techwear industry to create pieces to fit his perfect body, this includes the worlds only XXXS J1-A and size 2 yeezies hand stitched by tech connoisseur Kanye West himself. Vaughn is rumored to be working with hugh currently on a signiture XXXS small range, this will encourage fans of techwear to undergo surgery to achieve the perfect body.
>>12226260
Vince Vaughn confirmed for next 1kdeaths
>>12223348
Can I get a quick rundown?
>>12226530
V I N C E V A U G H N
>>12226147
ty
Is photography the most techwear relevant hobby?
>>12227194
parkour, photography, black hat hacking/cracking, urbex, martial arts
>>12226243
They look like those Bionicle shoes Nike made in 2003
>>12227194
I guess, but there is no longer any skill in photography, its kind of like streetwear fashion.
It's just expensive lenses and a grasp of the rule of thirds. Pretty lame.
>>12228512
Spoken like a true bad photographer
>>12224962
You have a very narrow perspective of techwear.
You need to lurk more.
>>12228580
Looking at most of the inspiration posted in these threads he is not far off, most people who like techwear couldnt tell you anything outside of brands like acronym and gg
>>12225371
Lmao did you seriously take time to do this
Thoughts on this Arcteryx?
>>12228518
Meh, its pretty obvious 90% of digital photography now days is manlet asians buying expensive lenses and using le cool acronym strappy's to be a tacticool photographer.
Anyone know if a size Medium in Cav Empt pants fits like a Medium in Nike or any US brand? Where M=32"
The ad says they're like a 31-32" want to make sure before I pay for shipping from Asia.
>>12228608
Trying to teach myself some photoshop stuff atm, so yeah
Poncho!
>>12225555
>Maharishi
tfw want to buy their stuff, but their name is too fucking weird
>>12228620
w2c
>>12228621
So? Does that mean they're good photographers?
>>12228940
r u literally retarded or just pretending
>>12228620
Its ugly as fck.
I can see it in a snowboard pipe thing. By a 12 yo snowboarder. The mother baught it to him. Its "Everest" new cool snowboard collection
>>12228940
http://www.deadstock.ca/collections/arcteryx/products/arcteryx-beta-sl-exclusively-for-livestock-patchwork
>FEED ME
>>12223303
Just recently saw how William Gibson hangs out with Errolson and crew
Blew my fucking mind. Shouldn't be surprised that the author of the seminal work of cyberpunk fiction would gravitate towards this stuff but there's probably nobody else that's in their sixties fucking with techwear like he is
>>12228951
both
This is a stupid question but is all of the Y-3 stuff from the SS17 show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr08EIfnALE available to buy?
Looking through their online store it looks really sparse.
guys is nemen on its own?
i know they dont make goretex like waterproof stuff, but how about nylon multi pocket smock? its windproof right?
Now that the dust has settled, what's the verdict on these? Should i cop a pair? Better or worse than Qasas?
>>12229369
i like them
and i have enjoyed watching all the bulk buyers drop their prices from 500 to somewhere around 225...might pick up a pair when its under 170
>>12228939
You are stupid and don't deserve clothes
>>12228962
Gibson dressed better when he was fucking with massimo osti's clothes
>>12229375
Worth it to size up? I heard they fit really tight
>>12229394
yeah compared to my other nikes i'd go a .5 up
>>12229390
well no shit osti was better than this island chink
alright goys i look like im in a RWDS right now
how do I scale back the military look? more hype beast shit?
>>12229611
Nah, just don't go for camo and limit you colour palette
>>12228974
No.
>>12224970
I have these gloves in olive! amazed to see my autism winter gloves on fa
>>12228604
>Looking at most of the inspiration posted in these threads he is not far off,...
You got me there. That's mainly why I don't usually post or even lurk in these anymore.
>>12228604
Go to the discord
>>12228604
they are clothes. they are worn on your body. what more do you need to know, you stupid baby
or are you literally just looking for new inspo to try and copy and rip off? in that case then go find what you fucking like yourself. its not our job to cater to whatever faggot tastes you have
Shamelessly plugging this vid.
Thoughts on fits 2, 3 and 5? Arguably all of them have some relation to techwear but I think those are the best + most appropriate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpcPKT11Nm4
>>12230955
For the qasas you need wider pants to balance them out, and then the top showing from under the shell is pretty played out, the rest were pretty much just streetwear
>>12230965
That's fair - do you have any examples? A lot of on-feet Qasa shots I've seen have quite tightly-cuffed trousers
Is there a way to get rid of the branding on Y-3? I love Techwear, love Yohji, but Y-3 is disgusting because of its endless branding.
>>12231288
rubbing alcohol works on most laminated branding,but I'm unsure how it would effect the fibers used in a lot of technical clothing.I believe there is also a way to use heat to make the branding able to be peeled off.
requires a heat gun tho.
http://i-d.vice.com/en_us/article/meet-the-creative-minds-behind-the-nikelab-x-acronym-collaboration
What is the most /fa/ zip up hoodie?
>>12228633
Im 28 in the waist and my size small ones fit me fine, but they use elastic in the waist. What are you getting?
https://youtu.be/_J09aeeBVtk
>>12231482
Fuck off
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5vUCOOjhZA&t=2s
>>12231299
Thanks anon, I would try to cheap Y-3 to try this out.
>>12231299
Would a blow dryer work?
>>12229611
Wear sneakers instead of boots.
Don't hide your face.
>>12231511
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bftsJX7pQz0
essential /bleep/x/fa/
>>12223529
I use the straps on my kdnk jacket all the time, weather is wild in north west arkansas. It's been 35 and 70 degrees today
>>12224970
w2c jacket? looks like cbyloredanapinasco, no idea how many words are in that.
>>12232294
Ask on the discord, that's a picture of someone on there
>>12224970
remembered correctly. it looks really retarded on this model though. not sure if i should buy. i bought their other parka recently but had to return it because it was way too big. hmm
>>12231583
>>12231602
yeah I'd do it on a shirt or something from ebay they can go between $45-$80 so not a crazy wallet sore if it does mess it up.
I do not know if a blow dryer gets hot enough,maybe for long periods of time? The heat may also effect the synthetic fibers though.
this all may not work on something like y-3 where the logo might just be part of the weave,it would require trial and error.
ugh its so hot here in florida... february and i cant wear shit
techwear isnt even viable in anything but winter. sucks ~_~
>>12234162
Cold, Rainy environments are the best for Techwear.
>>12231639
I ripped the audio of this an can upload if anyone wants. Its just a crossfade of a bunch of his songs but its nice all the same.
>>12223303
This is Montreal
>>12223529
go back to the basement anthony
all this looks like overkill...wouldnt the best urban techwear be more minimal? also, leather shoes instead of plastic crap??
>>12235017
O shit, rumbled
>>12228886
anyone know where i can get this jacket/parka? I think it's adidas consortium something but the only ones I find don't look like this one
basically my one and only grail
basically my one and only grail
What's the most techwear car?
Haven't seen much fits with ACG cargos.
Here's mine.
>>12231307
so just white and asian?
>>12229439
fuck off subhuman dont open your mouth if you dont know anything
>>12236785
Really like your custom darts. Did you follow es.ke. guide?
>>12236785
Sexy.
>>12234711
yeah no duh he's canadian.
Saw a dude wearing an Arc'teryx jacket when I was in work yesterday. Was like "Oh shit son" to myself, because nobody else would understand geeking out over a jacket.
>>12236785
Those look sick. Really want a pair myself.Whole fit is nice too.
What are the best outlier pants for a simple t shirt and pants look? Basic look.
I like outlier, but their stuff is too monochrome (like all tech Wear, like that other anon said).... I would probably combine them with a unicolored shirt.
>>12232294
or ask in ig. his ig is voidthealchemist
>>12236785
i hate the fact that you cant to techwear if your short. good fit
Just got my DAF1s in, these things are cool as fuck.
>>12237372
How short is short?
>>12237059
Just a main line Arc'teryx? That's like freaking out over someone wearing a The North Face jacket.
>>12237574
im about 5ft 7". not quite 5ft 8"
>>12237616
I'm 5'9 and I consider myself to be too short to ever be truly good looking
I can't even imagine how awful you must feel
>>12235051
Welcome to /tech/ newfriend.
Techwear isn't one monolithic style controlled by all black-ninja-strap-octopi, it's actually a conglomeration of multiple influences and styles.
Even your dad wearing 5.11 can be considered techy. Tech is just a way to describe both an aesthetic and a utility in clothes brought on by technical fabrics and production of clothes.
There's about six sub-genres of techwear, including Techninja, Gray-man, Sport, Milspo, Casual, and Outdoorsy. Each has their own look and ways of utilising technical aspects.
The minimalist look you're thinking of is Gray-man and is not very common in these threads or on IG because most people associate tech with tech ninjas and the majority of high-quality tech inspo photos are of techninjas. That is not to say that gray-men don't exist, look at Arc'teryx Veilance and Mission Workshop as gray-man brands, and the likes of William Gibson for inspo
>>12237616
>>12237631
Grow the fuck up you babies
I get so sick of all you self-pitying 'le manlet' memes. Half of you are taller than the majority of women or are the fucking average height in your country. Deal with what life gives you and become a better man. Your height is literally one fucking aspect of your God damn life.
>>12236785
Repping them in the vid I posted before: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpcPKT11Nm4
Also pic is a fit I didn't include
>>12236785
This is sick btw
>>12237654
im not self pitying though. i'm just acknowledging the fact that techear looks better on taller people.
>>12237596
I was just surprised to see it, honestly. I see stuff like The North Face, Regatta and all that shite all the time, so it was a breath of fresh air to see an Arc'teryx jacket.
>>12237047
Sorry, I didn't know who this guy was as I only looked at the background
>>12237845
Definitely sounds like self-pitying.
Any type of fashion looks good on anyone, it's just what capitalist society has told you that has changed your perception on the notion of what look good on who specifically.
It's all meta-physical perceptional fashion.
>>12236079
what is this??
>>12238008
final home. good luck
dont buy the one on grailed its overpriced
>>12237929
Newsflash retard fashion isnt subjective
>>12238059
>We're in a /fa/ forum
>simplecore not in /fa/
keep living in your capitalist propaganda.
>>12238064
That doesnt refute what i said at all
>>12238059
What constitutes as retard fashion? Techwear being worn by manlets?
>>12238086
>what is reading comprehension
>>12238091
>not answering my question
>insults
>mfw
>>12238095
>>12238095
>can't read
>lol i was only pretending to be retarded
>>12238099
>>12238099
>insults even more
>still doesn't answer question
>mfw
>>12237877
Come to canada, mainline arctery'x is everywhere
and gross desu
>>12238112
Altama boots. 30 bucks.
Here's a simple guide for all you newbies
>>12237845
Everything looks better on taller people, you're not a model so stop concerning yourself over it
>>12238116
That's fair. I can understand why it's underwhelming in your eyes.
>>12224964
Wtc that shell
>>12238021
thanks man, good luck to you too, hope you find it. beautiful piece.
What's some good UTG accounts to follow on IG?
It's my first social media thing, so not too familiar with things.
Might cop these tomorrow: http://store.y-3.com/us/y3store/high-top-sneakers_cod11058063fe.html
What could I wear with these so I don't look stupid? I'm ok with urban-techwear/streetwear looks/fits, but anything that'll work is appreciated.
>>12238686
they are harder to pull off than regular qasas.
i have these in all black. they don't go well with jeans for me. it just does not fit together very well. black ones are mostly fine though. i prefer them with joggers so you can put the pants inside without it looking stupid. with this colorway you will be fine with any white/grey/black joggers. and good luck with the lacing, apparently my legs/feet are weirdly shaped and it took quite a while to make them look good.
>>12238641
Here are some cool ones I follow to start you off with:
https://www.instagram.com/quang_v_dang/
https://www.instagram.com/mayonnaise_d/
https://www.instagram.com/xenograft/
https://www.instagram.com/aokuco/
>>12236939
Nope, I couldn't bring myself to cut the straps so I used long shoelaces from a pair of high tops and just pulled them through the holes.
>>12239124
Must say it really looks great, I might do it on my stone island ones.
>>12238695
stop wearing them with black skinny jeans retard
Revised
Does someone know some nice cargo pants, à la carhartt aviation ?
>>12238997
Thanks friend.
Followed all these people and a couple more they were following.
>>12239321
please stop pushing this meme
>>12239657
Fuggg w2c that white jacket, been looking for months
>>12240345
The id is literally in the picture
>>12240411
I know what it is, specifically wtf to find one.
>>12236485
Black Land Rover Defender with snorkel.
>FOOT INDUSTRY Fly3.0
Some new tech shoes that I found recently. Just ordered a pair from aliexpress, will post some pictures when the arrive.
>>12237641
but william gibson is decked head to toe in acronym, not very gray-man, his books are however decent gray-man guides
>>12239868
anon said vince vaughn
>>12241812
Praise Vaughn
>>12241026
Post link?
>>12241077
Vintage Gibson is a better example of grayman, but yeah he did that whole interview about not wearing branding and now he walks around in full fucking meme.
I want to get this parka https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/men-blocktech-parka-182573.html? But I'm not sure if I should get it in black or grey, or if I want a fit that's close to my body or a bit loose. Help?
>>12243364
Gray, If you don't have a black shell.
>>12243392
thanks for the help, but what is meant by a black shell? I'm a bit of a newfag and I'm trying to improve the way I dress. I only ditched my cargo shorts last year.
>>12223303
I can't help but feel like this a kind of cosplay. You are trying to emulate a late 80'ies vision of the future. In my mind it's like wearing a fishbowl and those Jetsons antennae. You eschew the actualities of fashion in order to play-pretend living in a world of streetninjas and mindhackers during your everyday life.
In the end it's not that egregious and at times i am truly jealous of that kind of self-fulfillment. So i guess rock on weirdo urban fashion techies?
>>12243411
A black hard shell is exactly that, a black hard shell (usually made of goretex or neoshell, some 3 layer membrane material either way) but for starting out going all black everything might not be the best idea
>>12243411
http://tuxbell.com/index.php/Guide_to_Urban_Techwear
Why do I even try to write this.
>>12243441
Cosplay (コスプレ kosupure ?), a contraction of the words costume play, is a performance art in which participants called cosplayers wear costumes and fashion accessories to represent a specific character.
Nobody here is emulating a character. You are describing the hammed up component of techwear that exists on Instagram only. Get the fuck off my fashion board newfag.
>>12243839
Tin r zero bot said vince vaughn
>>12242561
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/FOOT-INDUSTRY-Fly3-0-Casual-Shoes-Top-Quality-Men-Shoes-Design-Shoes-Fly-Weave-Light-Breathable/32733810845.html
https://shop110841348.world.taobao.com/category-1269914482.htm
>>12243839
V A U G H N P O S T I N G
>>12243839
>>12243843
>not adalia posting
fuck you vaughn
>>12243611
nah i'm gonna stay cause it's interesting. Of course i don't think it's literally cosplay, but there is certainly an element of dressing up. Maybe a comparison to the steampunk or neopunk crowd is more apt. I get that this is only really glaring in the more "hammed up" photos, but a lot of these companies seem to use exactly that for their promotion. basically i think it seems like everybody is trying to look like videogame concept art.
feel free to elucidate me on the core tenets of the movement or to show some more subtle everyday examples.
>>12239124
Holy shit that looks amazing, do you know the length of the laces you used?
>>12239124
Can you maybe post some more pics?
That looks amazing and I want to do it myself.
>>12243562
>>12243604
Thank you
>>12243912
literally any style can be argued as "dressing up"
you're too basic wrt fashion to understand it seems
>>12237641
I like the thing he has going on here. It's not too overt, but you can definitely notice that something is going on. You could walk past him on the street without noticing, but sitting down with him, you'd notice.