Techwear is a trend that combines fashion, the gaming world, technology, comfort and utilities. Discover this futuristic aesthetic.
Techwear is a trend that combines technology, the gaming world, fashion and many futuristic details. For those who are familiar with the gaming world, you may be familiar with the term skins, which are clothes and accessories worn by video game characters. The idea of Techwear is basically to bring elements of these skins to real-world clothing.
With a futuristic aesthetic and utilitarian elements, this trend features variations of the already known streetwear with cyberpunk. So, there will be no shortage of pockets, hoods, zippers and lots of black in trendy clothes and accessories.
Furthermore, we could say that Techwear is a kind of “survival mode” fashion, as the clothes have a sporty feel, lots of comfort and details in the clothes and materials that give more security to the wearer. Anyway, below we will learn more about this trend and its history.
What is Techwear?
So, as already mentioned, Techwear comes as an evolution in parts of the streetwear style with a more technological and cyberpunk bias. However, this trend is directed even more towards a futuristic and utilitarian line. Therefore, pieces of this style are loaded with accessories, as well as wearable technologies, for example, in the materials.
With sportswear, comfortable, full of details, pockets, with a modern and tactical design, with protection against germs, safety accessories, etc. Everything that makes it characterized as “survival mode” fashion.
Most of the time, in addition to aesthetics, those who are fans of Techwear also look to clothes for a form of protection. That’s right, a way to protect yourself from possible natural disasters or wars, in an increasingly unstable world.
What is the origin of Techwear?
This trend originates on the Asian continent, more precisely in countries like Japan and South Korea. It is no coincidence, after all, gamer culture, technology and futuristic ideas often originate in these countries.
This trend also has a very traditional element of this culture, cosplay. So, amidst street style, cyberpunk and post-apocalyptic there is still a cosplay touch. In fact, this is a direct influence from the world of games, which is gaining more and more space in society, being visible in the fashion world.
Cosplays have become a more accessible practice and have brought a lot of interest among the gaming public, especially younger ones. So, within this trend, the concepts presented here are mixed in order to express a personality, in both worlds, the real and the online.
Main features
According to Isabela Bez – Future Expert at WGSN, in an interview with the Steal The Look website: “The aesthetics of Techwear within fashion have evolved. T’s focusechwear with sports materials, voluminous pockets and utilitarian details that attract attention and respond to the functional needs of the commute to work has marked recent years.”
However, she predicts that this trend will undergo updates for the next fashion seasons. “Techwear will be updated through high-performance materials and details that offer protective and adaptable solutions for specific needs, such as bonded seams, waterproof zippers, breathable fabrics, as well as protection against germs, pollution and UV rays,” completed the expert.
Tips on how to use and inspiration
Just like any other fashion trend, clothes need to be stylish and convey the desired message, comfort is essential. But in the case of Techwear, practicality and usefulness are elevated to the maximum.
Therefore, to adhere to this aesthetic, you must take these details into consideration. Imagine you are in a video game, how your clothes can help you overcome the challenges.
Therefore, some items are wildcards in this aesthetic. For example, large, waterproof jackets, baggy pants with lots of pockets, masks, hoods and hats, utility belts, among others. On your feet, maximum comfort, with waterproof and functional boots.
As for colors, black reigns in Techwear, as well as other cold and neutral colors. Gray and army green also go well with this futuristic, streetwear, post-apocalyptic and gamer aesthetic. Anyway, below, we bring you several inspirations for looks in this aesthetic for you to be inspired when putting together yours:
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Sources: Steal The Look Tecmundo Women’s Tips
