Although Gorpcore was a term coined by The Cut back in 2017 to describe an outdoorsy fashion style that fuses functional outerwear, utilitarian pieces, and sportswear, it’s a trend that’s come back every year since. And what better way to tap into the aesthetic than with a technical waterproof jacket?
Whether it’s Prada’s Spring/Summer 2017 menswear collection where the trend started, Gucci’s collaboration with The North Face in 2020, Jil Sander’s collection with Arc’teryx in 2021, or just this month’s partnership between Supreme and Nike ACG (Nike’s outdoorsy diffusion line), it’s a style that’s exists both in the mountains and at the highest points of the fashion industry. But you don’t need to spend a fortune to get the look.
