How The Gorpcore Fashion Trend Is Making Practical Fashion Cool Feat.

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3 жыл бұрын

Gorpcore, a term coined by Jason Chen in a 2017 piece for The Cut, describes a fashion aesthetic that gives the sense that one loves the greater outdoors. Gorp stands for "Good Ol’ Raisins and Peanuts," an ode to efficient energy snacks regularly used by hiking enthusiasts on their trail runs and expeditions. However, this aesthetic is not a new phenomenon. Many street styles have been born through practicality. What Chen did was create an all-encompassing term that can accurately be used to describe this specific style.
At its very core essence, the Gorpcore aesthetic is about utility. Extra pockets for carrying food supplies and GORE-TEX pro materials for advanced waterproofing and breathability are standard clothing features of the style. Brands with performance as their primary focus are associated with Gorpcore. Arc'teryx, Salomon and Patagonia are examples of brands included in the core focus group of the style.
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@kingspunkbubble 3 жыл бұрын

I loved my Berghaus Mera Peak jacket that I bought back in 2012 to help me get through the apocalypse 😂. I wasn’t looking specifically for a technical garment at the time but I liked the design of the jacket and it’s fashionable appearance. It had practical features like zipped breast pockets, arm pit ventilation, Velcro cuffs and a fantastically protective hood. I wore it to death as it was so versatile. Seeing this is making me want to invest in another similar piece.

@Meg_A_Byte 3 жыл бұрын

We can only support brands that don't care about trends and just make quality clothing. And usually, brands that fall into the gorpcore category are like that. And even though they might be part of the "hype" now, it doesn't change the fact they are a role model for others. We need fewer trends and more genuine quality clothing.

@Dannydrinkbottom 3 жыл бұрын

big facts.

@mylesjeffers6148 3 жыл бұрын

My only worry is that some of these brands falter once they reach the heights of hype, and the quality drops whilst the price rises. Like Levi's for example

@TweezerFetish9 3 жыл бұрын

I remember reading someone describe wearing gorpcore for fashion as opposed to practicality as like 'wearing prescription-free eyeglasses'

@ThisIsAntwon 3 жыл бұрын

Great detailed video on this topic as usual, I think you nailed a lot of the important points. Thanks again for inviting me on! 🤩

@FashionRoadman 3 жыл бұрын

🙏🏿 thanks for the contributions

@ugonnacryguy9571 2 жыл бұрын

daddy ant

@Whodnl 3 жыл бұрын

I love how he wears a Arc’teryx jacket while making the video

@yushiwang5593 3 жыл бұрын

INDOORS

@30m3 3 жыл бұрын

Simple minds are easily pleased.

@gregoryallenn 3 жыл бұрын

I like gorpcore because these performance pieces are aesthetically pleasing (minimal, nice earthy color palette, nice silhouette) + they are technically advanced (goretex water proofing, breathability and warmth) but I would never buy something because Travis or Frank Ocean wore it.

@joe-mama94 3 жыл бұрын

Don't you hate it when the brand you love becomes hyped and now everyone is wearing it.

@elijahtorres9699 3 жыл бұрын

As gatekeepy as that sounds, I definitely say yes. I'm glad more people notice the brand and the style but at the same time, something about it feels weird

@Ben-uf8eg 3 жыл бұрын

do you think you are better than those people?

@Meg_A_Byte 3 жыл бұрын

@@Ben-uf8eg I think it's about changing the connotations. If you were to wear Arc'teryx few years back and you'd wear it for performance, people wouldn't argue about that. But when the hype comes, it changes how people see it and now maybe they think you wear it because "that famouse dude have it", even though you have no idea about all of that.

@joe-mama94 3 жыл бұрын

@@Meg_A_Byte exactly

@rage8kage 3 жыл бұрын

No. But I do hate it when my fav jacket or go to t-shirt brand go up in price by 50percent

@genesis2187 3 жыл бұрын

Funniest thing is the rise of Arcteryx actually came from racking culture through graffiti that slowly funnelled its way to the top of popular culture.

@konradvonschnitzeldorf6506 3 жыл бұрын

What is recking culture?

@genesis2187 3 жыл бұрын

@@konradvonschnitzeldorf6506 stealing.

@konradvonschnitzeldorf6506 3 жыл бұрын

@@genesis2187 don't you think it came more from people becoming more councious about health and nature and going out more in the process?

@kenshii7404 2 жыл бұрын

@@konradvonschnitzeldorf6506 no

@wolfdesk 3 жыл бұрын

There is a store in Manchester that stock a lot of great south east Asian brands in this style. Store is called This Thing of Ours. They carry brands like Comfy Outdoor Garments (the slash jacket is probably the best coat design I have seen in a long time) Snow Peak, Cayl, TMCaZ, F/CE, Merely Made, Norbit. As well as solid European brands like Hagloffs and Tilak which are akin to the Arc'teryx take on this look.

@brvndxxxn 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, I’ve been gorpcore without even knowing the term! My love of it actually came from growing up watching slasher films, especially those of the 80s such as the Friday the 13th franchise

@Americansikkunt 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, that’s interesting. How are slasher films and hiking related?

@doofy3111 2 жыл бұрын

@@Americansikkunt they take place at a lake where people are camping/hiking

@Americansikkunt 2 жыл бұрын

@@doofy3111 Ohhhh, that’s sort of interesting. I wonder if a keen eye could spot some vintage pieces in those slasher films

@trunke1085 2 жыл бұрын

ur arcteyx jacket is tooooooooooooo fire

@KatieKirkendall Жыл бұрын

I personally love the new textiles that are being made, they look new for a long time and are practical. That matters to me and you get better cost per wear.

@provecod8568 2 жыл бұрын

I like it because gives me like a hiking streetwear type of thing

@namebrandmason 3 жыл бұрын

I've long been trying to purge myself of fast fashion. A few years ago, I went on a hike and had so much fun that it's become one of my main weekend activities. When I finally broke down and bought some proper hiking shoes and lightweight pants, I realized "oh, this is super comfortable AND durable." So. . . yeah, I think I'm all in. I even bought a pair of Chacos sandals. Come at me.

@ThousandAnt 2 жыл бұрын

Two of my favorite KZfaqrs in one video! Great thoughts and I agree, I’d love to see this blend of fashion, high quality long lasting garments and performance continue to be a theme. The more functional and wearable things are the less waste generated, and I love the idea of repairing and refurbishing garments. I’d be very interesting to see more high fashion brands do this and love what Alyx is looking at with re-soled shoes. Great topic!

@Tiger24kicks 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite brands in order are Acronym, Arc'teryx, Canada Goose, Nike ACG, C.P Company, Stone Island and The North Face.

@Whodnl 3 жыл бұрын

He’s back yay. Ayo best underrated youtuber

@tristanking6684 Жыл бұрын

Big steppa mans like fashion roadman with journalism 🎉🎉

@flake4213 3 жыл бұрын

i bought my first tnf mountain jacket due to a video of antwon 3 years ago, since then i became so much more invested into fashion and its kinda nice to see the thing go full circle and see him on here!

@archivegurl3893 3 жыл бұрын

I'm just here to say I love your videos, I love hearing your opinions and you are gorge!!!!!!!!

@Jawsnpie 3 жыл бұрын

I came into gorpcore from seeing pattagucci during uni days a few years ago. Patagonia is still my most worn brand today. Shit's mad comfy too. I'm less inclined to buy designer outerwear pieces because they don't fit me + I want more function & longevity for what I'm paying for. I'm all for gorpcore. Even if the trend fades out it's still long lasting, durable clothing made for mountains and hikes. Excited to see what Arcteryx+ Jil Sander pulls out this fall.

@jakeb6703 3 жыл бұрын

Love that ant's getting interviews now lol, this as far as practicality is perfect where I live near Seattle

@purpleswag2313 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t buy into the actual gorp brands but I love Prada Linea Rosa and their Ski Jackets. Such a great and usable trend.

@SubwayLover 3 жыл бұрын

love antwon probably the coolest dude in the fashion KZfaq world ❤️

@ntsakomathebula4840 3 жыл бұрын

It's not a PHASE, ITS A LIFESTYLE!!!!!! You don't get it, I have always been INTO SALOMON XT-6's......What do my Off-white Aj1s have to do with this.

@Tiger24kicks Жыл бұрын

I've been dressing like this since 98 buying ACG and the north face. GORP and Tech-wear is very similar. Pretty much the same style. I have mostly Nike ACG Gore Tex jackets 6 which I love and have 2 North Face.

@agurbenur3716 3 жыл бұрын

I find very curious how this type of style is very very common and characteristic of Basque people (in the north of Spain). We wear this kind of clothes to school or casual activities and of course to mountain activities too because these are huge part of our culture. Everyone has a pair of Salomon boots and Gore Tex clothing and wear them any day!

@agurbenur3716 3 жыл бұрын

The most seen brands in our land are Salomon, Ternua, Astore and Columbia among others, and many of these clothing is eco friendly

@DeathrowDC 3 жыл бұрын

Many hoods on the northeast coast of the United States dress like this. Growing up in Washington DC we wore Northface Steeptech jackets and ski pants, Helly Hansen, Spyder, and Columbia with New Balance 992s and ACG footwear . Im starting to realize that fashion is really just late and lame as hell.

@franzsmith7905 Жыл бұрын

Well done. Really intelligent and well spoken video. 👍

@TorwartTor Жыл бұрын

strong video !!

@js357s 3 жыл бұрын

That's a really cool hat you got.

@ItsAVZfromCR Жыл бұрын

I go for brands like Patagonia or The North Face. Still great quality, offers different styles and it’s accessible vs Arcteryx that yeah good quality but priced for the fashion hype.

@matmart3812 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I feel like this trend will go away pretty soon...

@kevG1017 3 жыл бұрын

Veryy needed video

@jimpolokatsa 3 жыл бұрын

this jacket is crazy. a hiking jacket for good old fashioned YouTubing!

@mr.dinglebop987 3 жыл бұрын

Great video all around, you did as well as presented your research, the interview added a lot, dressing for the topic👍 Only thing that could have been added is a bit more history of brands like arcteryx but maybe that’s just me.

@FashionRoadman 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely great feedback. Antwon actually has a very good video on Arc’teryx which I recommended early in the video

@a_money_krazy Жыл бұрын

They’re from north van.

@10days4cows 3 жыл бұрын

Bought a Columbia shirt purely for the design/detals in it. Being constructed to have air flow through causes it to look different then a regular collar shirt.

@sleepysartorialist 2 жыл бұрын

I have been saving for a Patagonia coat for years because they line up with my values (B Corp, circular product manufacturing, nice range of colors). But I'm also 100% ok with getting a lower cost one from their outlet shop or secondhand. I'm more worried about it working in both California (thus Patagonia, biased because local) and when I eventually move to central Europe. I think it's fine if people wear such things just for aesthetics. I just hope when the trend dies down they get rid of them in a sensible way.

@colmcgillveray1010 2 жыл бұрын

Not a new thing in the North of the UK.. where is is cold. and high end Italian/Japanese gear is a great flex.

@keezytv7854 3 жыл бұрын

🚀🚀🚀

@mariommotion 3 жыл бұрын

It's your boy Keezy, it ain't easy being Keezy!

@gianlucamonti1951 3 жыл бұрын

hey, are you going to re-stock the print version of the first issue? thank you!

@ryanscholte165 2 жыл бұрын

It’s crazy because i have been wearing them for skiing and hiking for many years but never how to wear it everyday and not look too functional. I am trying to get the most out of those pieces now and learning how to get into the gorpcore style if i already have the pieces

@bell1337 3 жыл бұрын

Anton!😁🤗

@bell1337 3 жыл бұрын

Wait: *Antwon🤣

@dunkindonut36 3 жыл бұрын

sounds like a new name for "tech-wear" hehe

@chroma-agogo 3 жыл бұрын

In Australia we call ‘gorp’ ‘scroggin’

@jaetea9535 2 жыл бұрын

5:00 say it again for the ones at the back.. Instagram be full of these kind 😂

@niels7628 2 жыл бұрын

What is the product name/code from the jacket you are wearing?

@wristygymnast1384 3 жыл бұрын

Antwon sent me

@D3athW1ng 3 жыл бұрын

Well Sacai x Acronym will push this harder.

@derrellmartin 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get your jacket ?

@user-up3tv2ei7g Жыл бұрын

You mean outerwear. We called it outerwear.

@fendigucci6307 3 жыл бұрын

Ngl I hear wot you saying about arcteryx as an example I seen some 2018 bottega venetta t-shirts for £129 in txmax just yesterday to some this would be a steal as the brand is very upper echelon and looks down on Gucci as a poor cousin as kering obviously own them both but to me its still just a plain black T. The sleeves had super detail and just wearing this brand would prob change my social class from middle to upper in a nano sec. However nobody in my social circle knows about Bottega Venetta not even my fashiony friends so I wouldn't even get a fashionista nod around my friends and the same can be said about arcteryx. Arcteryx being fashionable is new to me also and to most so its too niche a concept to create a stir in the industry. I seen the brand in a few places i got it confused with acquiscutum once i would rock that arcteryx coat of yours though the colour gives me Louis vibes.

@GameShifu 3 жыл бұрын

snackcore

@ASugarBeanz 2 жыл бұрын

where is your hat from?

@uomouomouomouomo 3 жыл бұрын

No way you got mason mount on the channel

@Alex-tb1zl Жыл бұрын

Good ol raisins and peanuts? Surely it's Gor(tex) P(ro)?

@dicekidhedz247 3 жыл бұрын

To be or not to be a hypebeast 🤔😂

@zombl337og 3 жыл бұрын

i wish i had more money........gotta save for a house, so fashion and accessories gotta wait for a while.....

@Devananta-Rafiq 3 жыл бұрын

Still hoping Arcteryx collabs with Jil Sander this year is tasteful, not like the Palace one.

@Username.mpeg4 3 жыл бұрын

So Gorpcore = Techwear ?

@dannybackwoods3807 3 жыл бұрын

Gorpcore is nothing new, living in New York youre naturally tossed into gorpcore without even knowing it. Marmot is an example, asolo boots, north face ski pants,

@TehRc3 3 жыл бұрын

It’s essentially all the same with slight different builds anyway… take a visit to the Lake District you’ll blend right in Good conversation though I’m on your wave.. Gatekeeping hiker/outdoor clothing is very lame tho 😂