/tech/ - Techwear General

yes

>Anyway to dress like a ninja on a budget?

uniqlo

use the catalog you mongoloid

wait, where?

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how to get into lunarcore

Cringe General
>ftfy

not the guy who asked but do you have any examples of this?

not the guy you're asking, but uniqlo is hella cheap
buy long, tight, and black

0608.co.kr/

>I'm an ass-blasted projecting queer
ftfy

US9's, fits like a US10 for sale.

$465 + shipping via PP invoice.

w2c pants

just copped a nightfall noragi. what do I layer it with?
who /guerrilla/ here

I dig their pants
how much is ₩109,000 in usd

he looks like Dave from purepwnage

thoughts on these from 4dimension, heard their stuff is good quality. wanted to try something other than all black

is acronym planning collabs with nemen in future tho? any1 know

>0608.co.kr/
Won to USD is just divide by 1000 mate xx

Techwear: The store

shop.havenshop.ca/products/x-white-mountaineering-seeulater-panton-utility-gray

$92

ID on this?

cpcompany.co.uk/blogs/archive/57047685-urban-protection-move-jacket-1999

Fuck that guy, he has the exact proportions needed to wear ACR

locationclothing.com/

I hope so, but if you are looking for one of those jackets, Nemen stock their own version of the overdyed jacket and they are on sale right now for p cheap.

Do ACR jackets have very narrow shoulders? I've seen a few measurements online and they seem to run narrow. I have 20" shoulders and I am wondering if I should just completely accept I will never wear Acronym.

i know but thanks mate..
im hoping for something in forest green and hardshell from them.
not mixed with yellow this time

>$465
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

what is that sweatshirt?

Buddy, these are worn and only retailed for $350 or so. You could maybe get $200 for these.

sorry I just saw the price, over a thousand dollars for it lol. what is similar style for 50-100 dollars?

any techwear worn casually?
like jacket with jeans and non nxtlvl sneakers/boots

tuxbell.com/index.php/Guide_to_Urban_Techwear

supertalk.superfuture.com/index.php?/topic/116740-urban-techwear/

reddit.com/r/malefashionadvice/comments/42uae8/effort_long_techwear_a_postmortem/

Worth a read before diving in like a full on autist.

lmao /tech/ in a nutshell

That's Veeky Forums in a nutshell.

>That's ridiculously overpriced, you can get the same thing for $100!
>Can someone tell me where to find that for $100?

need a weatherproof backpack lads
recs?

shop.bdgastore.com/collections/acronym/products/p10a-ch-1

I've got a few ACR jackets and in a most cases, yes. But it depends on the fabric. I've noticed that my WS jackets (J25-WS and J58-WS) are really tight on the shoulders, but my GT and S jackets are much looser (J56-GT and J1B-S). However those ones are cut for an optional liner.
CH and SS jackets also seem a bit on the narrow in the shoulders, but the fabric does stretch comfortably.

Mission Workshop

Fuck off wafflehound you little bald faggot.

if you are going to go techwear, why not just go full operator?

This dude's instagram is great for tech fits:
instagram.com/chester_chou/

Nice except the shoes.

I hate those fucking velcro biters.
Fit looks tryhard. Don't accentuate so much. Make it look like you are NOT an operator.

>Make it look like you are NOT an operator.
That's grayman-core not operator-core my bro.

Is that the same Mickey Mouse? Where did you get yours?

I literally stole this one from a kid kek
He drops his toys form the balcony and i like dthis one.

Someone is a reddit pleb

this is fucking retarded

Can anyone recommend a balaclava/barbouta? Hoping to get one for biking around in the wintertime. Can't seem to find any acronym ones, but was looking at maharashi.

You know Veeky Forums communities are full of sheep when this is the best they can offer to refute well thought out points made by someone actually well versed in techwear.

Confirmed Veeky Forums is dead too. We're no longer in the golden ages anymore.

shut up nerd

when the fuck was the Veeky Forums golden age idiot?

as far as i can tell the only thing of note it ever produced was a couple funny trips that overstayed their welcome. Fucking hate it when retards harken back to some imaginary time when there was any worthwhile discussion here save for 1 thread every 5 months when someone breaks out a k-hole pdf or some shit. sod off.

If you think those are well thought out points then you are not gonna like college writing.

lol haleo got ass blasted and rekt in the comments over and over again what are u talking about?

The way I see techwear; it isn't a style I would want to wear on it's own, but rather take influence from it. The way I often see it styled is way too costumey, like the wearer often tries too hard to look like they are from an anime, metal-gear or Deus Ex game.

The silhouette and color scheme is what draws me to it, along with the sneakers and boots. Olives, grays, blacks, and a small hit of a vibrant color here and there. Highly angular designs and a slight military vibe really add some character to some of these outfits. It's really easy to pull off these colors and tapered pants are fantastic in almost any situation.

Technical synthetic fabrics are cool, but being strapped head to toe is just too much 99% of the time. Somehow people find it acceptable to be covered head-to-ankle in GORE-TEX 100% waterproof material, multiple layers of clothing underneath, but then have a pair of sock-like prestos or Flyknit shoes on. The whole mask thing is really cringey and needs to stop.

Acronym J, Acronym P, Guerilla Group grid shirt underneath, Acronym bag pulled through half zipped jacket, Cav Empt Disguise mask, and Acronym Prestos. All worn by some 5'6" guy. THATS REAL REFRESHING.

is that alex "sad goof on a bench" wong

Techwear generals are fucking shit honestly, there is so much interesting things different brands are doing with technical clothing that no one in these generals even know about, the problem is that everyone is so stuck with the image you were talking about as well but at the same time it's the thing that's keeping "techwear" alive.
I wear ton of technical clothing, I even have some fits that are basically what's considered 'techwear' that whole urban ninja bullshit, but these generals offer nothing.
After all, LOT of people posting here live in a climate where they have to deal with elements, technical clothing is no brainer if you have 4 seasons, having hard shell is almost common sense to own in lot of places.

Basically, it was silly as fuck to read 'techwear' streets originally as it was bunch of self proclaimed fashionistas jerking it over gore-tex and technical clothing, shit that's been every day common wear where I live for christ knows how long.
But then lot has also changed since then, nowadays it's not about technicality at all, important thing is to look the part. Guerrilla Group is viewed as essential techwear brand, when they offer no technical clothing at all. Black Diamond was also something that was mentioned and discussed a lot in the beginning at techwear threads but mentioning it now, there are probably techwear enthusiasts who haven't even heard of the brand or at least don't consider it techwear. The focus has shifted towards looking like certain part, what is seen as 'fashionable', budget techwear isn't even an option as you have to wear these certain FASHION brands to be tech.

I know exactly where you are coming from, I live in windy rainy mid-west and it calls on being completely covered sometimes, especially living downtown. But the regular Techwear shitposters act as if ACRNM is a barrier to entry to something even acceptable to a decent tech outfit, and in techwear generals, if you even mention The North Face, Columbia, or Patagonia you'll get greentexted by some clown, completely derailing almost the entire thread.

SUFU is has been dead, and no other fashion related board (That isn't run entirely by 16 year olds) moves anywhere near the speed of Veeky Forums. People need to stop shitting up these threads.

Sure, he contradicts his own argument at the end and doesn't define "techwear" well enough, but the backdrop of the popularization of techwear is coherent. The western demographic of techwear consumers, also coherent.

Quick disclaimer: I'm not using techwear in an all-encompassing sense. I'm talking about techninja wear.

The top comment that opposes the OP's points mentions that these are the sort of questions asked when evaluating whether or not a style is dead: "Does techwear from 5 years ago look overplayed? Do those who wear it seem like squares, or easily slotted into some sort of disparaging stereotype (like the way that Ed Hardy and Affliction make you think of loud douchebags with oily hair)? Does the style seem boring and common? Do you walk into a room and so many people are dressed that way that it doesn't stand out, or rather it makes a cliche? Does it bring to mind a flashback to the era when it was popular?"

Entertaining those questions, techninja isn't even in the position to be evaluated like the styles brought up in that comment. No, it doesn't look overplayed (to the non-techninja community lurker) because it's a rare sight. No, aesthetically, the style is beautiful. The heavy-hitting question is: Does it bring to mind a flashback to the era when it was popular? You can't answer this as you do with more mainstream styles that are far more visible on the street-level. But, if you've been an avid follower of techwear through its online communities (interestingly enough the OP DOES measure techninja's vitality through forums and such), upon answering that last question you'll find that yes, it does feel reminiscent of an online era more popular.

I don't think I'm pushing it by saying that I think many people admire the techninja aesthetic. It is really cool and we're all a bunch of autists. But I will laugh my ass off when I see some 18 year old, chubby, spoiled brat wearing full techninja like a sperg walking through the streets.

Why is this aesthetic the new thing being pushed on youngsters? They all look the same with their Acronym jackets, stupid bags and pouches on every inch of your body and those hideous Nike x Acronym AF1s or Prestos. Strikes me as really uncreative and half of the people involved did not do basic research on this type of clothing. I really dont see the appeal in this, except if you functional use for the pieces.

thanks mate.
looks like outlier is banger in this situation

guys is tilak good quality? stinger looks nice af in one colr

Continued. Spent some time looking for some chubbyfat techninja twink who posted in Veeky Forums a while ago and got laughed out but I couldn't find him. Instead, check tofo.me/artyom888

This guy's post is on point. And in line with what the reddit post ended with, techwear still exists. It has indeed diffused into streetwear and high end designer goods. It manifests in the design, the fabrics, etc. But it doesn't exist solely as techninja AND THAT'S THE KEY POINT.

Techninja garments being worn in a typical setting is completely out of place and unless you were doing a photoshoot, some kind of roleplay, or maybe it was extremely wet outside, I'd agree with your choice to deck yourself out in it.

Otherwise, the pricepoint for the functionality it offers renders functional justification null. But you might argue, well people buy sportscars and never go full speed on civilian roads with them. A more appropriate analogy would be driving a tank around on the highway for joyriding purposes.
The other side is the aesthetic justification, it being fashion for the sake of fashion. Like I said before, aesthetically, techninja is gorgeous. But it's so out of place that unless you possess a certain physique and shooting photos in certain poses with it, its incongruity with your average street setting renders that null too. At least for me. Keep believing in what you want to believe, sport your techninja as loudly as you want, and get put on a NSA watchlist.

Tilak should be good, they have a lot of experience in the high end of outdoor equipment

what would be summer techwear?

A comfortable T-shirt and comfortable shorts. Maybe a waterproof windbreaker if it's raining.

Not complicated.

are there any other types of jackets you can get away with wearing in summer? Not necessarily techwear related.

A lightweight packable one is best.

Something like
thenorthface.com/shop/mens-venture-jacket-3

My plan:
Nike tech woven shorts. Water resistant, bigass zipper along the side, super lightweight.
Some merino/breathable lightweight tee.
Either some Suicoke KISEE-Vs or my Flyknits, maybe Mayfly Wovens.
Packable waterproof jacket. Not sure what to get right now but the Veilance Actuator would be perfect, I wish they would offer it again for SS17 but it doesn't look like they will.

You might want linen in the summer if it's hot

mfw techwear will never be mainstream

Here's my thoughts on techninja
>is it aesthetic
Pretty clearly, yeah. There's a huge cult of personality around techninja, we all probably follow luka and 1kdeaths because some people look fucking sick in techwear
>is it autistic
Undoubtedly. Half of all techwear kids [spoiler]including me :^)[/spoiler] are white or Asian college dudes who have too much money and jerk off to ghost in the shell. You WILL look out of place if you're not at like, a warehouse or a highway underpass, and you WILL look like a cosplaying retard if you aren't fit and confident
>is it stupid
I dunno. Techninja is a really niche lifestyle, you're never gonna impress anyone with your full acronym except other autists on instagram. But I do think it's unique, and if you think you look cool don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Stand out in the crowd, or at least in line for the new blade runner movie.

I do environmental nonprofit work, listen to noise music, and wear techninja occasionally. I probably look like a fucking mong but it's better than being a normie desu

eww their clothes are terrible, only the apex venom jacket looks barely half way decent but I can tell that it won't fit properly for most people, it barley looks good on the model.

It's possible to pull off as everyday wear, only the shells and backpacks really give it the cyberpunk ninja look. I've never actually seen or expect anyone to wear the masks in public unless they're walking or biking through a snow storm.

You take those off the outer wear when you come inside and you're just in a nice pair of joggers and sneakers with a normal tee, which is how I look on the daily.

Life style plays into it as well. I bike so my clothes actually have a purpose and it makes it look less pretentious and not like I'm cosplaying.

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They made like 20 of those, fucking hell

>just copped a nightfall noragi. what do I layer it with?

I would wear a loose fitting v neck, black obviously. I've been thinking about adding a lot more loose fitting flowing pieces to my wardrobe, women get to have all the fun with flowing clothes and I want to take a masculine approach to it.

I posted this thread yesterday. I think I have always practiced techwear without even knowing a thing even existed, stuff that I would buy from walmart, but I look at the clothes on this thread and go wow, then I go to their main websites

>$1300 for shell
>$294 pants
>$180 shoes

what the hell man. has no one yet cornered the market on this style yet? there has to be cheap alternatives, and when I say cheap I mean like stuff under $100 at least.

I literally searched for "cheap techwear shells" and none are for sale or overpriced still.

any suggestions?

Looooooooooooooooose

Shorts over tights, a low hanging shirt, just anything that says Neo-Japanese serf.

Also find a Daimyo to become subservient to.

Lets hope it never reaches that point, It works well because people don't dress this way often and the style hasn't played its self out. I think the price and athletic lifestyle component of the clothing are good barriers to keeping most people away.

Just pray that streetwear doesn't incorporate it into all of their fits.

Hypebeast culture is already so overplayed and awful. I see little kids at my barber who now dress in hypebeast crap and get zany haircuts so they can be daddy's little toy.

THAT will be the death of techwear.

Never going to happen, the materials come with the territory and the materials aren't cheap

Probably the death of techninj at least

Why do you have to be so lame?

Get over yourselves jesus. It makes you look like a douchebag when you wear full setup tech wear like that, one or two pieces of clothes I understand, but this whole Mr Reddit wardrobe is beyond lame. Don't worry, no one will be wearing any of that horse shit anytime soon, especially when you have to be baller rich to afford it, but even ballers wouldn't feel right wearing something that looks $50 beyind sold for $5000.

If you want to try to do this cheap you'd have to be patient, catch things on sale, thrift maybe (though I've never gone thrifting for tech), do like you're doing already and try to catch pieces at big box stores. One of my favorite everyday jackets is clean looking black a nylon shell by Champion that i picked up out of a big box store years ago.

Remember that techwear pieces are suppose to be highly engineered, that's just the nature of the material and style, so the price is going to be high to match. Save up and build your wardrobe one piece at a time.

>hurrrrrr so expensive!
>On the board of Rick, Visvim, Raf.

Topkek

You can literally find this shit anywhere, from KOHLs to JCPenny, anywhere. Just pair it up with tactical 5.11 pants and shirt of your choosing and some all black shoes. Done.

You're being presumptuous

>Why is this aesthetic the new thing being pushed on youngsters? They all look the same with their Acronym jackets

sorry, who are these "kids" with $2,000 jackets?

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