Urban Techwear

[po_boy_fuuma_hatesbargerz]

I like it, it's just that I kind of feel it's Veilance's turf, if that makes sense. Like, why would I pay Acronym money for Veilance designs, especially when I'd rather shop local if I can?

 

Because they're completely different things. Veilance does completely streamlined designs, and Acronym does a completely left-field design brief. Have you ever handled Acronym in person? Completely different aesthetic philosophy, compared to Veilance. Similar materials, care, etc., but it's literal night-and-day difference

[Igneousity]

I've got some of both (more Veilance though) and I'm just talking about from a purely aesthetic standpoint.

[drgitlin]

Not sure I agree - the J29B looks like it's a very similar pattern to the J29A, which is miles away from the cut on the veilance tech blazers.

[TEKsevenZERO]

Bought a FW11/12 Shadow Project Stealth Trench but sent it back as there were a few small tears in the gore tex where the arms join the body, shame as I like the idea of that coat. It did look decidely 'normal' when worn too, I think it transpires that my taste is towards the more agressive looking ACR than that of office stealth of the some of the Shadow Project garments, I like the concept of hiding in plain sight as it were but I lke the pocket arrays and assymetry of ACR.

 

Bloody clothing taking up way to much headspace !!

[Funk]

Check out this hoodie made by Jeff Staple for Scottevest. Looks pretty functional. What do you guys think?

 

 

[CL Smooth]

can anyone recommend me a good technical-fabric material sweatpant for summer? Love the look of some of the slim designer sweats out there, but want something in a material that would be good for summer. Tried using the search function but couldn't find much.

 

Thanks.

 

Maybe micro modal or something? My girlfriend has a pair made of it - more like lounge pants but cut like sweats.

 

I guess I mean lounge or track pants. Something super breathable for summer. I have a pair of the Isaora track pant/dojo pant, but the pockets suck and if I'm not mistaken don't people in this thread not like Isaora for the low quality? Is there a pair of higher quality, slim track pants in a nice tech fabric out there?

 

Again, thanks, and I"m sorry if this has been discussed in this thread previously.

[scamster]

CL Smooth have you tried the nike tech pack fleece sweats? definitely recommend them, they're a comfortable lightweight material admittedly not sure how they will perform in the summer as they were an a/w release. if you do go for a pair size up one from your normal nike size as they taper quite aggressively from the knee down.

[fungz0r]

For those in LA, swrve is having a warehouse sale, wish I was in LA

 

http://www.swrve.us/2014/02/warehouse-sale/

[firstdoorontheleft]

Aesthetically... It looks pretty ugly. The features also don't really feel well thought out. I might be jumping the gun, but it feels they just threw a bunch of details at a hoodie and whatever didn't stick they picked up and threw it again.

 

iPad holder, water bottle strap, the "clear pocket", do not disturb mask... O_o

I agree. Personally I like having pockets to keep my smaller items on my person (Phone, keys, knife, lighter + smokes etc), but everything else can stay in my bag.

 

None of the "tech elements" that they incorporated are anything new, they've all been done before and done better (snowboarding companies have been making plastic phone pockets that are touch reactive). I don't want to have to open my jacket up and use my phone at chest height, and I would never want to walk around lugging my iPad in a huge interior pocket.

 

Staple should stick to his streetwear, and Scottevest should stick to making travel vests for dads.

[SuE]

Are Epic cotton pants more breathable and better for summer than cotton+nylon blend pants like the veilance voronis and outlier 60/30s?

[Inkinsurgent]

I doubt it, nextec's nylon weaves are stuffy as fuck.

[SuE]

Nigel Cabourn x Converse First String 1970s Chuck Taylor All Star Hi “Ventileâ€

 

Off The Hook x Chuck Hughes x Vans: Sk8-Hi “Black Crabâ€, Authentic LX “Black Crabâ€

 

 

Over All Master Cloth Kevlar Radial Low

[Ecotrons]

^dam those black crabs already sold out

[aso2004]

Check out this hoodie made by Jeff Staple for Scottevest. Looks pretty functional. What do you guys think?

 

 

That is almost a blatant rip off..

http://www.gizmag.com/burton-sleeper-travel-hoodie/22513/

[wahwho11]

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^dam those black crabs already sold out

damn, i can't find the direct link to any of em on the site.  help me out plz

Edited March 22, 2014 by wahwho11

[Ecotrons]

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damn, i can't find the direct link to any of em on the site.  help me out plz

I couldn't either. site was down when I looked for them. its back up now but nothing.

 

https://twitter.com/OTHboutique/status/447407747890683905

 

[SuE]

 

I couldn't either. site was down when I looked for them. its back up now but nothing.

 

https://twitter.com/OTHboutique/status/447407747890683905

 

 

 

"There's a couple pairs left at the shop!" Our fave (only?) SuFu member in Montreal occassionally proxies...

Edited March 22, 2014 by SuE

[shoreman]

^_-

[SuE]

So supposedly SuFu members and waterproof convertible backpacks
 

 

 
 

is now like Black people and Chicken
 

 

[wahwho11]

"There's a couple pairs left at the shop!" Our fave (only?) SuFu member in Montreal occassionally proxies...

haha, i'm sorry, who is that?  if you are reading this, pm me plz. im size 11 btw

Edited March 23, 2014 by wahwho11

[TEKsevenZERO]

20% OFF ACR AT FIRMAMENT

 

http://www.firmamentberlin.com/brands/acronym.html

 

[SuE]

Rapha's SS City 2014

 

I'm still on the hunt for hot n humid techwear; looking for reviews of these linen waterproofs:

 

PEdAL ED Adventure Jacket

 

Bills Khakis Road Coat

 

Mackintosh raincoat

 

Loro Piana Summer Hood

[TEKsevenZERO]

Here's a little departure from the male dominated postings.

 

I bought this jacket for my wife, who for the best part has an interest in tech wear but leaves it up to me to drool over it.

 

Also it was far less than a lot of the brands on here coming from NIKE but I think it is one of their better garments I have had the pleasure to see.

 

It is a Paclite Goretex Trench, with very discreet livery showing on the lower sleeve cuff in black on black.

 

All very smooth taped seams on the interior and brilliant magnetic closure studs on the pockets & collar round out a fantastic sleek understated garment.

Also has a detachable hood (removed).

Four oust pockets with magnetic closure.

Inner zipper pocket.

I also love the arm articulation too, subtle and probably lost on the mainstream audience, but not us folk here right ?

 

All this for about 25% less than the cost of the Acronym NTS-NG1 !!

 

She is very happy to say the least, and I too as it was a total bargain, happy days !

 

Edited March 23, 2014 by TEKsevenZERO

[SuE]

can anyone recommend me a good technical-fabric material sweatpant for summer? Love the look of some of the slim designer sweats out there, but want something in a material that would be good for summer. Tried using the search function but couldn't find much.

 

Thanks.

 

Maharishi's Panthan and Astro sweatpants. Sypron suggests that 3xdry cotton is geat for summer

[TIMDOT]

Was thinking of getting a couple of these to attach to the molle on my 3a-3 to make it look slightly cooler and ever so slightly more useful. The measurements for the 3.5 size looks good to me... thoughts?

http://www.peguet.fr/self-certified-maillon-rapide-quick-links/standard-maillon-rapide

Edited March 24, 2014 by TIMDOT

[Igneousity]

Just... why?

[TIMDOT]

IMO better than a taclink

[firstdoorontheleft]

Any carabiner would be better than the TAC-link as it is a device designed to fail and break if any stress is applied to it. 

 

Why opt for a screw down stainless steel one and not for the Acronym 3A modular pouches? 

 

A grimlock would be a best if you need option than both as it is still polymer so it will be quiet and not make a lot of noise like a metal carabiner. And it's in matte military colors so it will fit better with the ACR aesthetic. It also has a quick release pin adding to disconnect components with ease.

 

[TEKsevenZERO]

I'd certainly buy one of those T-Level reflectives if the chest size was 48"+

Edited March 24, 2014 by TEKsevenZERO

[TIMDOT]

Any carabiner would be better than the TAC-link as it is a device designed to fail and break if any stress is applied to it. 

 

Why opt for a screw down stainless steel one and not for the Acronym 3A modular pouches? 

 

A grimlock would be a best if you need option than both as it is still polymer so it will be quiet and not make a lot of noise like a metal carabiner. And it's in matte military colors so it will fit better with the ACR aesthetic. It also has a quick release pin adding to disconnect components with ease.

 

I think I'll stick w/ my choice and just spray them w/ black primer and black spray paint (which I already own) if necessary. These are not as minimal but I do like the quick release feature. 

Might post pics of outcome.