Urban Techwear

[po_boy_fuuma_hatesbargerz]

I'm looking to pull the trigger on a Bagjack NXL. However, I'm wondering if anybody has successful ordered from the Bagjac website and shipped to the USA, and what kind of customs fees they've encountered?

 

I purchased some tech stuff from Firmament/theglade berlin last year and got hit hard by a 20% levy via DHL that makes me leery of buying anything of German origin.  

 

Not looking to circumevent taxes, but just want to know what I should reasonably expect. I've emailed them several times but no reply. 

[readytoignite]

I purchased some tech stuff from Firmament/theglade berlin last year and got hit hard by a 20% levy via DHL that makes me leery of buying anything of German origin.

Not looking to circumevent taxes, but just want to know what I should reasonably expect. I've emailed them several times but no reply.

It's import duty, not taxes and you should expect to be hit for any purchase above 200 usd unless the company misrepresents the value of the goods. Which I would doubt

[rirawin]

I'm looking to pull the trigger on a Bagjack NXL. However, I'm wondering if anybody has successful ordered from the Bagjac website and shipped to the USA, and what kind of customs fees they've encountered?

 

I purchased some tech stuff from Firmament/theglade berlin last year and got hit hard by a 20% levy via DHL that makes me leery of buying anything of German origin.  

 

Not looking to circumevent taxes, but just want to know what I should reasonably expect. I've emailed them several times but no reply.

 

 

Sales Tax *(Tax, VAT, IVA, MwSt, Moms):

19% German sales tax will be deducted for shipments to countries outside of the EU

 

So if you were charged 20% import fes upon receipt, it pretty much balances it out. Anyway if you're looking to find out how much duty and VAT you're going to pay on an item, this website is quite accurate from past experiences:

 

http://www.dutycalculator.com/

Edited September 10, 2013 by rirawin

[drgitlin]

I'm looking to pull the trigger on a Bagjack NXL. However, I'm wondering if anybody has successful ordered from the Bagjac website and shipped to the USA, and what kind of customs fees they've encountered?

 

I purchased some tech stuff from Firmament/theglade berlin last year and got hit hard by a 20% levy via DHL that makes me leery of buying anything of German origin.  

 

Not looking to circumevent taxes, but just want to know what I should reasonably expect. I've emailed them several times but no reply. 

 

The import duty on the 3A-12TS I bought my wife came to $20, so you probably won't get done too hard on a bag. 

 

The GT-J29A earlier this year came with a $600 import duty bill. O_O

[TEKsevenZERO]

Additional colour

 

 

Y-3 Qasa high

[TEKsevenZERO]

Hmm... A little too pukey TMNT for me.

Agreed, I want a grey base with the black straps and black fishskin heel detail - sadly I am not Y-3 - still I thought it was an unexpected colour way and thought I'd share.

[TEKsevenZERO]

Howzabout these instead?

 

 

Y3 Spring 2014 by TEKsevenZERO, on Flickr

Y3 Spring 2014 by TEKsevenZERO, on Flickr

 

[mago_san_2d_god]

the lows are dope

[madefix]

Does anyone know these shoes from the theory 38 collection?

http://www.theory.com/Slikt-Skiff-Pant/D0797215,default,pd.html?dwvar_D0797215_color=001&start=14&cgid=mens-theory-38

[scamster]

love the clean look of this ...

 

 

with exception to the logo on the sleeve.

 

the zegna icon with built in bluetooth and a tiny joystick type device on the sleeve allows you to control what you're listening to on your mobile, fully waterproof with taped seems and detachable quilted body liner. this comes in at $1300 so quite expensive and also there will be a question mark on if the joystick is usable with gloves on. saying that it's nice to see wearable electronics.

Edited September 14, 2013 by scamster

[scamster]

Rommy T have you seen the missionworkshop the orion? made in schoeller c_change with a detachable hood at $415

 

[TonesMIA]

I've been a silent creeper to this thread, indulging in the whole aesthetics of 'urban techwear'. I came across some great guides, and for that I have been thankful. My only concern right now is exactly what purchases would be deemed as neccessities when it comes to regional differences? The temperatures over here rarely drop down, and it remains relatively humid all year long. How practical are some of these jackets, in the broad spectrum of things? 

[Inkinsurgent]

Obviously you won't need synthetic down or gore-tex, but techwear is as much about comfort and anatomy as it is about keeping you warm. Many brands have pants, shirts, tees and sweats suitable for warm weather.

[thefuture]

look for a breathable jacket with DWR, can probably make a jacket resistant to showers by yourself if you have something you like already

[aso2004]

I've been a silent creeper to this thread, indulging in the whole aesthetics of 'urban techwear'. I came across some great guides, and for that I have been thankful. My only concern right now is exactly what purchases would be deemed as neccessities when it comes to regional differences? The temperatures over here rarely drop down, and it remains relatively humid all year long. How practical are some of these jackets, in the broad spectrum of things? 

For your region and the tropics( high temps and high humidity) all the breathing fabrics (Gore etc.) will perform to a lesser extent. Look into thin wools (merino etc) to keep you insulated and dry.. Strange as that sounds I went to Malaysia this summer and my merino boxers , T's and long Johns held up great. 

[lxh]

http://www.norwegianrainshop.com/

 

anyone have experience with this brand? looks interesting.  

[fungz0r]

Anybody read anything about the quality of Ten C? At first touch it seems like really solid stuff, but I'm interested in how the fabric wears over time, and if the jacket really is something you can just treat again with waterproofing agent when it wears down

[opetian]

hi all! any suggestion of waterproof urban techwear hat?

[wEstSidE]

Anybody read anything about the quality of Ten C? At first touch it seems like really solid stuff, but I'm interested in how the fabric wears over time, and if the jacket really is something you can just treat again with waterproofing agent when it wears down

i don't own any Ten C but those guys are ex-Sportswear Company and design CP Company right now. i would suspect that the fabric looks good over time.

[SuE]

Aether's FW 2013 collections are available!

 

 

hi all! any suggestion of waterproof urban techwear hat?

 

What styles do you wear? There are some waterproof cotton/ventile, wool, and goretex hats but they aren't to everyone's tastes

[opetian]

What styles do you wear? There are some waterproof cotton/ventile, wool, and goretex hats but they aren't to everyone's tastes

my wardrobe is essentially composed of acronym garments with outlier merino tees + veilance insulators + nike sfb...

[SuE]

my wardrobe is essentially composed of acronym garments with outlier merino tees + veilance insulators + nike sfb...

 

So Supreme Gore-Tex?

Edited September 23, 2013 by SuE

[opetian]

So Supreme Gore-Tex?

Would be perfect without the logo ;-)

[trichomatic]

Anybody read anything about the quality of Ten C? At first touch it seems like really solid stuff, but I'm interested in how the fabric wears over time, and if the jacket really is something you can just treat again with waterproofing agent when it wears down

i don't own any Ten C but those guys are ex-Sportswear Company and design CP Company right now. i would suspect that the fabric looks good over time.

The fabric is really interesting in person. Look and feels great, never seen or felt anything quite like it.

 

I don't own anything of theirs but I've heard from people (mostly from styleforum) who have that the water repellent properties decrease with wear around areas of high friction. After a few months those high-wear areas start to soak up water.

 

Somewhat disappointing to hear since I like their designs and the material is really one of a kind.

 

I think the point of these jackets isn't to be impermeable to the elements because they age really fast. I think the point is to let them get to that destroyed, distressed look.

 

If you're looking for something to really protect from the weather I'd look elsewhere unless you are really sold on the look.

[Appleseed]

Would be perfect without the logo ;-)

 

Are you looking for a Gore-tex ball cap? Given your wardrobe, I'm surprised you don't just stick with (what I'm assuming) any one of your hooded shells....

[SuE]

Would be perfect without the logo ;-)

 

Tell me about it, I've been searching for 5 panel waterproof caps without logos. I settled for a black-on-black NY cap. (or rep GORE-TEX instead ). How about a military style cap:

 

Edited September 23, 2013 by SuE

[opetian]

Tell me about it, I've been searching for 5 panel waterproof caps without logos. 

thanks SuE! love the military one

 

but dreaming of the return of outlier wr caps...

[opetian]

Are you looking for a Gore-tex ball cap? Given your wardrobe, I'm surprised you don't just stick with (what I'm assuming) any one of your hooded shells....

you're right but there are a lot of great urban techwear jackets without a hood, just thinking about what is possible with a wr/wp hat/cap

[Appleseed]

There's probably a lot of options out there if you dig; tho I was a bit disappointed in the LEAF branding (I thought for sure they'd have what you were looking for...). But for pure WR function - nothing will beat a well integrated hood.

[Inkinsurgent]

I have an arc'teryx paperboy style hat that's poly/wool or something, taped, and while not goretex-waterproof it keeps my scalp dry in the rain.