Gramicci
Gramicci began as an outdoor brand for rock climbers. Its G-shorts and shell pants sit where outdoor utility meets Japanese streetwear, and hikers and skaters wear them.
Jackets · $185
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The best techwear clothing brands
Techwear puts function first: weatherproof shells, technical fabrics and utility pockets in a sleek, often monochrome silhouette. Think outdoor performance gear built for the city. The brands below get the engineering and the style right.
Quick answer: Start with Gramicci, Prada, Moncler and Balenciaga. Take the free 2-minute style quiz to see which one fits you, or read on for the full list.
Techwear brands worth knowing
Prada
Prada is an Italian luxury house that makes clean-lined clothes and re-nylon pieces with a subversive streak.
Bags · $1300
Moncler
Moncler makes alpine down jackets and sells them as luxury, pairing technical performance with fashion-week collaborations through its Genius program.
Puffers · $1600
Balenciaga
Under Demna, Balenciaga makes clothes with extreme proportions and dystopian styling, plus sneakers that changed what luxury looks like.
Sneakers · $950
Stone Island
Stone Island makes technical menswear marked by a compass badge, using dyed fabrics and military research. It has a cult following from the terraces to streetwear.
Outerwear · $420
Arc'teryx
Arc'teryx builds technical shells in Coastal British Columbia, and gorpcore dressers wear them in cities as much as on mountains.
Shells · $400
The North Face
The North Face makes expedition gear: the Nuptse puffer, fleece, and shells, worn on summits and in the street.
Jackets · $150
Patagonia
Patagonia makes outdoor gear and built-to-last basics, including fleece and baggies, and pairs them with environmental activism.
Fleece & Outdoor · $120
What is techwear fashion?
Techwear is performance-driven fashion made from technical, weather-resistant fabrics, in utilitarian, often monochrome designs.
What is techwear fashion?
Techwear is performance-driven fashion made from technical, weather-resistant fabrics, in utilitarian, often monochrome designs.
What are the best techwear brands?
Techwear labels on Fit Web include Gramicci, Prada, Moncler, Balenciaga, Stone Island, Arc'teryx, The North Face and Patagonia. Take the 2-minute quiz to see which ones fit your style and budget.
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