Urban Techwear

[Inkinsurgent]

^ there are different approaches to techwear. for me, function is a huge part of clothing (but obviously not everything).

[dubwise]

Not sure if this is the right thread - forgive me if it's not.... but I am searching high and low for the catch pocket tee from the Stone Island Shadow SS13 line - in size XL, navy or black. It seems to be sold out anywhere in that size. I checked most of the usual suspects of online stores, but no luck. Any idea where to still find one?

 

[Brainboy]

There is one but only in grey. http://www.triads.co.uk/triads-mens-c1/t-shirts-c31/pocket-tee-charcoal-p62287

[SuE]

Swrve father's day promo: 15% off til June 16th

[WillKhitie]

but is techwear cool because its actually functional or because the idea of it being functional is cool?  we all wear black shells and frees but obviously you can't run in that.  we love stuff like acronym shoulders and gravity pockets but not because it actually enhances your life in a functional sense but because they capture a certain image or romance.

 

I'd like to think that the idea of it being functional is cool, if it actually functions. 

 

This is coming though from a someone with very minimal techwear. I just have it idealised that the people who can sink the $x,xxx amount in to it, would care truly and deeply about the latter. It's an I would if I could scenario. 

 

P.S. I default as a hypocrite by my standards. Too many "trainers" that do nothing / will probably own a Qasa. FML. Let you know how much the landed cost of it is here in Manila. I may be able to hook you guys up. 

[dubwise]

There is one but only in grey. http://www.triads.co.uk/triads-mens-c1/t-shirts-c31/pocket-tee-charcoal-p62287

 

thanks!

[cool]

I've always found Nike trainers to be a good match, esp Frees, Flyknits and Innevas to be a good fit. Picked up the free trainer 5.0 (poor man's Inneva?) in black with plans to wear with techier fits.  Gyakusou Nikes work too depending on colourway

I agree, tbh the Nike designs are much nicer than many other options on the market today... they are mad comfortable and super breathable too.

 

I've got the Flyknit Trainers, Flyknit Lunar1 and Innevas and I love them to death. Lunar sole is like walking on puppies that are sleeping on clouds. I wonder how the Flyknits would fare with some kind of waterproof/resistant spray?

 

that's already enough tech for me. I agree with what TEKsevenZERO mentioned earlier, "In particular the footwear side of 'techwear' is the real missing link in the aesthetic department. ((imho))" but Nike does a good job to fill in the void!

Edited June 13, 2013 by cool

[Nebulae]

I agree, tbh the Nike designs are much nicer than many other options on the market today... they are mad comfortable and super breathable too.

 

I've got the Flyknit Trainers, Flyknit Lunar1 and Innevas and I love them to death. Lunar sole is like walking on puppies that are sleeping on clouds. I wonder how the Flyknits would fare with some kind of waterproof/resistant spray?

 

that's already enough tech for me. I agree with what TEKsevenZERO mentioned earlier, "In particular the footwear side of 'techwear' is the real missing link in the aesthetic department. ((imho))" but Nike does a good job to fill in the void!

If I recall, the flyknits are "knit" not only so that they're light but also so they take on and shed water very easily.  Makes me think a waterproofing treatment wouldn't really do anything.  Same goes for the Innevas, no?

ed: found the source vid

 

Edited June 13, 2013 by Nebulae

[shadows]

 

I'd like to think that the idea of it being functional is cool, if it actually functions. 

 

This is coming though from a someone with very minimal techwear. I just have it idealised that the people who can sink the $x,xxx amount in to it, would care truly and deeply about the latter. It's an I would if I could scenario. 

 

P.S. I default as a hypocrite by my standards. Too many "trainers" that do nothing / will probably own a Qasa. FML. Let you know how much the landed cost of it is here in Manila. I may be able to hook you guys up. 

 

I truly couldn't care less about the function side of things to be honest.

It's the aesthetics of techwear that i like and why I wear it. Off course I hope that due to the functionality and research I also get better performing and more durable clothing but experience has thought me that it's barely noticeable which is a real shame. It really won't hold up any longer then random Nike Sportswear stuff and in my climate and daily routine it doesn't matter if i wear gore-tex pro, active, 3 layer, 2 layer, schoeller whatever the difference in breathability is unnoticeable in 15 to 30 minute walks and for the few minutes of rain that hit me any shell fabric will hold up perfectly.

I purely pay for aesthetics, exclusiveness and i'm a brand whore

 

The only thing that seperates me from a hipster is that i truly know things about patterning, construction, fabrics etc.

(that also means that I can see pretty quickly if brands are slacking and just bragging about their R&D)

Edited June 13, 2013 by shadows

[po_boy_fuuma_hatesbargerz]

This might be getting a William Gibson-y, but the Taksim Gezi park protests in Istanbul are probably the ideal testing grounds for a lot of urban techwear stuff.

 

[SuE]

There's a noticeable difference between standing in soaking wet sneakers and walking through snow and mud in waterproof shoes.

[dutchblack]

Not sure if this is the right thread - forgive me if it's not.... but I am searching high and low for the catch pocket tee from the Stone Island Shadow SS13 line - in size XL, navy or black. It seems to be sold out anywhere in that size. I checked most of the usual suspects of online stores, but no luck. Any idea where to still find one?

 

http://store.thereedspace.com/skin-catch-pocket-tee/dp/45007

[WillKhitie]

I like the 'AA' trajectory this thread is going. Who would like to open up next?

 

Surprised no one has mentioned the adidicks yet. Rck Owns is tech right?

Edited June 14, 2013 by WillKhitie

[crucialkc]

got my triple aught design force 10 nyco shorts a couple days ago. they're pretty fucking awesome tbh. they've got a multitude of features I don't often see in other designs.

they are, however, pretty baggy -- this coming from a dude with relatively big legs. I feel like they could def be more tapered but I'll probably leave them as-is, or do like tigerprawn did and get some drawstrings inserted.

also, go TTS in the waist as these do not need to be sagged and have a pretty long inseam as is.

overall, would definitely buy these again and am considering grabbing a pair or two of the amphibious shorts next.

[ted]

does anyone know if the levi's commuter cargo uses the 511 cut? or is it different

[SuE]

It looks like Boris Bidjan Saberi's upcoming 11 collection will use tech fabrics:

 

http://youtu.be/nUsEUwWGni8

Edited June 15, 2013 by SuE

[readytoignite]

does anyone know if the levi's commuter cargo uses the 511 cut? or is it different

Not sure but they're weirdly bulky and heavy, not at all what you'd want riding - sent mine back

[wahwho11]

levi's commuter denim is light.  all of their other fabric is heavy like redytoignite said. 

[aleporte]

Hypebest end of season sale up to 50% off (they have some isaora stuff...) http://store.hypebeast.com/categories/sale?filter-product_brand%5B%5D=511

[TEKsevenZERO]

Anyone know of where one can purchase Gore Tex fabric in order that you can get a tailor or the like to construct sleeves ?

 

Want something not unlike the sleeves of the ACR GT-J29 from SS13 to wear under the CP2 to form a waterproof outer shell and remain feeling quite 'free'.

 

acronym-2013-spring-summer-collection-11 by TEKsevenZERO, on Flickr

 

Acronym-GT-J29A-Removable-Sleeve-Olive-Jacket_5 by TEKsevenZERO, on Flickr

 

Probably will not get anywhere but it seems like an interesting idea to try an pursue.

[shadows]

Does it need to be GT?

I would first try out some samples with a cheap waterproof fabric to get the pattern right and then go after real Gore.

Very minor chance that it will be perfect at the first try + you can experiment with some more crazy stuff without throwing away GT.

Non-branded waterproof shell fabrics are available at most if not all textile shops which focus on artificial textiles.

 

I had this great German one which also had the same webbing and plastic buckles acrnm uses but can't remember unfortunately.

Will think hard and post if I find it back.

[danii]

http://www.extremtextil.de ??

[dubwise]

http://www.sympatex.com/en/

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[opetian]

http://www.wired.com/reviews/2013/06/proper-suit/

[OkayOkay]

Heading out to this if anyone in SF is interested, might be cool. Tickets are only $10.

 

Wearable Tech Conference

[RAISED BY WOLVES]

My understanding is that you can't just "get" small volumes of Gore fabric at retail.  They exercise some of the tightest control over their tech in the industry (as I think has been discussed previously in this thread) so other than re-purposing it, you may be outta luck.

[RAISED BY WOLVES]

In other news, while playing with my shell collection as I prepared to move them towards the back of the rack for spring, I discovered my kattermusen Einride does this:

 

 

It's a jacket sling!  Hahaha....Always wondered what all that webbing inside the pocket was for.  Seemed a bit overkill just to hold the compass.

 

Also bought myself these a month back.  Fucking love them. 

 

[shoreman]

Regret not picking up those nikes. If anyone has a beat on a size us 11 let me know.

[jackg]

Regret not picking up those nikes. If anyone has a beat on a size us 11 let me know.

http://page5.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/e139421279

http://page10.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/m109063926

[TEKsevenZERO]

A/W 1314 SHADOW PROJECT

 

 

http://www.stoneisland-corporate.com/en/5919_en/

 

Enjoy !