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Arc'teryx on growing without alienating a core community

Propelled by the rise of the “gorpcore” movement, which saw technical apparel infiltrate urban fashion, Canadian brand Arc'teryx has become one of the most coveted names in the outdoor industry in just a few seasons. Its newfound visibility is now prompting the brand to consider how to pursue growth without devaluing its image. Moreover, it must...

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Outdoor in the fashion world: A rollercoaster ride

The outdoors and fashion have been converging for years. This is evident in trends like Gorpcore and fashionable functional pieces. However, what consumers now combine as a matter of course often puts brands and retailers in a strategic bind. Segment boundaries remain quite rigid in retail Gorpcore is only the latest example of a long series of...

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Trailblazing style: The hiking aesthetic is back in fashion

Clothing garments and accessories suitable for commuters and outdoor lovers are increasingly seeing a new era of detailing appearing in bags and shoes, adapting intelligent designs to be functional for outdoor activities. With a rise in popularity in brands such as Salomon, Asics, and On, a trend coined as Gorpcore, where fashion incorporates...

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Tracing a trend: Gorpcore

In June 2016, Miucca Prada, always ahead of the curve, showed a Spring/Summer 2017 menswear collection full of references to an outdoor lifestyle, including hiking attire, backpacks and water bottles hanging from utilitarian straps. Prada Menswear SS17/Catwalk Pictures A few months later, Jason Chen of ‘The Cut’ coined the phrase ‘gorpcore,’ to...