u/ThisIsAntwon

Although 'techwear' as an aesthetic/subculture with a specific ultramodern or military-inspired look is not as popular as it once was, the core principle of connecting aesthetics with performance or functionality is something that'll always have its place in the fashion space. In the early 2020s it was gorpcore and outdoor fashion, and now it's running fashion that's getting more popular. Increasingly people want their performance running gear to *also* be aesthetic-driven or have a worldview/aesthetic beyond 'fitness gear'. Popular brands are generally ones which lead with running and performance, but incorporate different looks too (e.g. Satisfy, Bandit, SOAR, Ante Berlin to name a few)

I'm always happy to see more people engaging with ideas of linking the look of clothing to suitability for different functions (particularly as running has been my main form of fitness for years), even when the resulting looks or use cases are different to techwear.

As this was on my mind I put together an exploration of the topic: https://youtu.be/Xt42JSLVf_0 ^(shameless self-promo but I asked a mod and he said it was OK)

Curious if you see any link between techwear and running fashion conceptually - as a fan of one, does the other appeal? There is a dedicated r/runningfashion subreddit, but is there a point at which techwear and running fashion intersect?

Out hiking with Acronym x Kojima Productions

Running fashion as the latest iteration of techwear