Technical yet still fashionable brands?

[dusty]

Obviously there's Nau, and Acronym is pretty amazing though very expensive. So other than the standard ski gear choices, are there more streetwear labels with a strong emphasis on technology in their designs?

 

[chronoaug]

You should pick up this book. Can get it used for cheap. I have it and it's an interesting read if you like that techinical kind of stuff http://www.amazon.com/Supermodern-Wa.../dp/0810965879

 

[dusty]

Originally Posted by chronoaug

You should pick up this book. Can get it used for cheap. I have it and it's an interesting read if you like that techinical kind of stuff http://www.amazon.com/Supermodern-Wa.../dp/0810965879
Thanks for the nerd boner, Alex. Will kop. I kinda doubt that Undercover is actually functional but man does it look futuristic:

 

[chronoaug]

The new undercover collection is absolutely fantastic looking. I loved it. Although it needed less joy division/saville print


Some cool stuff in the book. Scarf with a computer in it. A jacket with a built in inflatable neck support. A lot of weird weather/temperature changing stuff, etc....

 

[ppllzz]

arcteryx, patagonia are alright looking and very technical

some north face stuff looks good

stone island and cp company are good looking, briefly saw the stuff in person but was unable to ascertain how technical it was

 

[amnesiac]

eh nm.

 

[toothsomesound]

Opening Ceremony has Final Home pieces on their website, which is apparenly one of Issey Miyake's tech collections. Interesting stuff.

 

[mulansauce]

^ This shirt looks fun

 

[Geste]

I have experienced plenty of technical - ski/outdoor jackets - (i.e., Arc'teryx, TNF, Spyder, Norrona, Millet, Mountain Hardwear, & Vans, etc...)

Does anyone have any ideas and/ or knowledge on this subject? These jackets run between $400 - $600. During the previous two-years, these jackets are popping up everywhere outside of the backcountry environment and are becoming well rooted in the surburban - urban areas. They look awesome with denim. What are your thoughts?

 

[Largo]

Stone Island?

 

[MyMorningJacket]

http://www.relwen.com/

http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2009/03/09/relwen-aw09/

Big fan of this jacket

 

[Kodiak]

Originally Posted by dusty

Thanks for the nerd boner, Alex. Will kop.

I kinda doubt that Undercover is actually functional but man does it look futuristic:

whoa, thats awesome. too bad its never that cold here, nor could i afford such pieces

 

[ppllzz]

rlx and now rlbl makes cool technical stuff

 

[Rye GB]

I have a few pieces from Edifice that have technical aspects.

 

[unjung]

Originally Posted by Geste

I have experienced plenty of technical - ski/outdoor jackets - (i.e., Arc'teryx, TNF, Spyder, Norrona, Millet, Mountain Hardwear, & Vans, etc...)

Does anyone have any ideas and/ or knowledge on this subject? These jackets run between $400 - $600. During the previous two-years, these jackets are popping up everywhere outside of the backcountry environment and are becoming well rooted in the surburban - urban areas. They look awesome with denim. What are your thoughts?

I have a pure black Gore-Tex jacket from Burton that works as a casual garment when my car coat is too much.