A Complete Guide to Warcore ｜ Techwear Aesthetic

[@JoeMenjivar]

warcore sounds like it could be a mobile game that sponsored this video

[@ThisIsAntwon]

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[@JayMasterJayWat]

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[@saulgoodmanuwuki2054]

@@ThisIsAntwon nice

[@big_sea]

yes

[@feverr._]

@@ThisIsAntwon Thank You Warcore for sponsoring this video.

[@thisisnotausernameXD]

Warcore is ok and all but when is Dunecore gonna become a thing? It's the perfect post-apocalypse style. Still suits sound like the ultimate tech wear too.

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Hamcus has some Dunecore vibes for sure

[@JayMasterJayWat]

Hamcus is a vibe

[@revuesdeminuit4071]

Demobaza, Hamcus, and Hyein Seo have you covered

[@Luna-ii4mx]

Demobaza

[@notproductiveproductions3504]

Nah, 80’s hair metal aesthetic is the definitive post apocalyptic look

[@elijahtodd-walden3898]

I’ve been mixing “warcore” (cargo pants, berets, combat boots) and menswear (sweaters, trousers, mid calf Chelsea boots) and vintage (hoodies, sneakers, backpacks) for about a year now and it do be pretty awesome, especially since it fits my body type better than all 3 of those do on their own.

[@athmaid]

Any pics?

[@elijahtodd-walden3898]

@@athmaid unfortunately not. I haven’t really been into fit pics lately. Even wiped my insta.

[@athmaid]

@@elijahtodd-walden3898 totally understandable and I'd even say commendable

[@M0ebius]

I’m a big fan of that style of looks as well, and it used to be my go-to style. For the last two years or so though I have been doing an all-black personal uniform thing that’s more minimalist tactical (basically styling around black cargos, black combat boots, black synthetic T, and a black shemagh/bandana along with occasional aviator shades). I think the look is clean, easy, low maintainence, with a subtle badass vibe. Speaking of which the only good thing about this pandemic has been letting me wear a fitted black facemask to complete the look without seeming like a cosplayer. Just a normal everyday techninja.

[@elijahtodd-walden3898]

@@athmaid It got to the point of where I felt like advertising myself, and if I wanted to advertise anything it would be my actual work. But if you wanted to see how it feels for yourself, a good way to start is to find a solid pair of cargo pants or trousers (I use vintage paratrooper pants that I got for $20) mid calf boots (you can find solid vintage combat boots for less than $100, but I do spend more sometimes, looking at a pair of Steve Madden Botega Venetta ripoffs), a vintage sweater (I’ve gotten a few less than $20) and maybe a Kangol hat on top (ranges from $10 to $30). A lucky day at a thrift would get you most, if not everything here.

[@ogPunkcln]

I feel like videogames such as Call of Duty Modern Warfare putting a lot of research into military gears, and its realistic renditions in the game really kicks off the interest for Warcore. Warcore gives the feeling of what I call "lite-cosplay", it expresses your interest and dark aesthetic without making you look like a clown in the middle of the street, I think it's fantastic. Maybe in 2 or 3 years this style would be refined and implemented into other fields other than fashion, because I don't want the clean, market-friendly, and corporated style to ruin everything.

[@kittycatgirl1139]

Perfect way to describe it

[@Andreas-zv6yz]

You absolutely look like a clown in the middle of the street. Although it's quite cool yeah

[@happyidiotic]

As a fashion school dropout all I can add is, consume consciously and consider that fashion is the 2nd most polluting industry in the world lol

[@rodolfoo3015]

Best thing to do is to buy less and wear more

[@Mr.Marbles]

@@rodolfoo3015 exactly. i mean shit, people can still wear 60s stuff and here are people who throw out their shirt after a few months because its not in anymore. actually insane when you think about that.

[@rodolfoo3015]

@@Mr.Marbles people only care about hype, they wear something because it's trending, the very moment it is considered old they threw it out

[@1pyroace1]

Which fashion school?

[@Will-bo7kg]

I say that applies more to fast fashion rather than clothes as a whole. However I get your sentiment of think twice and buy once. It also allows you to greater satisfaction from what you actually buy or make for that matter

[@mattjones2303]

I wore a heavy warcore outfit to a DnB rave and had SOOOO many compliments and people saying "you dress how I want to dress". Made me feel really good about the style and definitely going to start finding ways to make my warcore items fit into a day-to-day outift. The thing that got the most attention was the ghillie hood I was wearing (same as the one at 3:56), then people noticed the Holy Grail trousers and loved them

[@KJ_KJ_KJ_KJ_KJ]

imo warcore looks like a punchline for "mum, can I have techwear?" meme

[@troelsknudsen253]

yeah but that's probably because you're a techwear (aware) person. Most people probably relate that style to goth or cosplaying and it's not like those aren't ripe for ridicule, but the outset is very different.

[@KJ_KJ_KJ_KJ_KJ]

@@troelsknudsen253 I don't see how it can be related to goth apart from color. As for the cosplay - I've never seen a person riding the subway in an orc costume, like getting to work or something. So I don't see how can someone think it's a good idea to fill your wardrobe with a cosplay-like clothing.

[@Mister_Phafanapolis]

@@KJ_KJ_KJ_KJ_KJ The "goth" part of techwear are the baggy janes, the chains, the dangly bits, the all black everything (IMO the most repulsive thing about all these styles.) All that is very surface level. None of those elements are "real" techwear and a track suit has more performance elements than Taobao drop shippers but that's how these things are sold to people.

[@KJ_KJ_KJ_KJ_KJ]

@@Mister_Phafanapolis I’ve seen quite a number of such “goth” guys back in the days in my hometown but I still don’t see a connection between this style and techwear

[@revuesdeminuit4071]

@@KJ_KJ_KJ_KJ_KJ it definitely has a certain degree of overlap with cybergoth, but techwear def isn’t a goth subtype.

[@caleblatreille8224]

I live across the street from an army base and several service members live in my building. Most of them mix military elements far more creatively by accident than the people I see using techwear or warcore hashtags on Instagram. I really hope that as a subculture it does bridge the gaps you're talking about! Even the humble T-shirt was a military piece originally.

[@myname-mz3lo]

techwear was made to imitate protesters called black block protesters lol nothing to do with millitary like the guy in this video said . of course he would think that he looks like a cop when he wears it

[@y11971alex]

T-shirt is just the top half of a union suit, which came into fashion in the Victorian period. The bottom half became longjohns which we don’t wear as much anymore. 😅

[@isabellamorris7902]

I kind of love how ridiculous and theatrical this style is, and can see myself taking influence (been thinking about getting a chest rig/utility belt or something for a while, because I hate bags, especially women's handbags). Weirdly what neo-Insta-warcore reminds me of, more than anything actual military, is something like The World Ends With You or even Kingdom Hearts. Like, not even any actual post-apoc shooters - the exaggerated silhouettes and straps all read SUPER Square Enix to me, lmao. Also, your 'warforecast' at the end was super cool. Never really studied clothing or fashion in that way before and it's super interesting.

[@ThisIsAntwon]

The JRPG influence is definitely there! And more recently some games have been inspired by Instagram techwear stuff (e.g. there's an Apex Legends Bloodhound skin with Holy Grail-esque cargos)

[@glorboflurp5114]

It always reminded me of the agents from the division, especially when the model is posing with a gun. Makes me feel like I’m looking at my old Div 1 character. Like you said, it’s not JUST military, it’s definitely video game military

[@xndy3985]

@@glorboflurp5114 it’s so cool

[@bravskii10]

I always get goofed on for wearing military stuff in my civilian outfits and thought I was the only person who did. Didn't know there's an entire fashion theme for what I wear until now. Pretty cool and Im gonna keep rocking the warcore

[@bellacuadra6503]

But atleast your clothes from the military are actually functioning unlike the warcore fashion

[@mattrobson3603]

How are you wearing the military stuff, though? Are we talking wearing an M65 with jeans and sneakers or non-military style boots? Or are you wearing 5.11 everything? IDK what your overall style is, but if you're walking around in an outfit that makes it seem like you want people to think you're a cop or a soldier then you're going to come off like a goofball. (My general rule is: ONE piece of military/military-inspired clothing at any one time, and nothing that looks current issue. Though my personal style is heavy on the heritage menswear and workwear, and very light on the techwear or tactical looking stuff.)

[@GundamShinobi00]

@@mattrobson3603 Goes something like: military-issues boots, military-issued undershirt, military-issued pea coat/parka and maybe some cargo pants. I also still wear my military clothes out and about.

[@mattrobson3603]

@@GundamShinobi00 I can't tell anyone what they can and can't wear, as I'm not the fashion police. But the outfit you've described sounds like the person wearing it wants to be perceived as a tough guy. I'd expect someone who dresses like that to have bought one of those CCW badges to go along with it.

[@GundamShinobi00]

@@mattrobson3603 I don’t even know what CCW means lmao

[@feratuxi]

It seems like warcore is getting more over the top the more it evolves I used to wear warcore but the more subtle type like no chains , loads of straps etc and I mean tiktok really doesn’t help with this blurred line between the genres

[@Mister_Phafanapolis]

A lot of techwear and the orbiting sub genres (war core, dark, anime, cosplay, gothcyberninja, etc.) are so over the top they're not even wearable. Imagine showing up to a normal-ass 9-5 job wearing all black Jnco jeans, tight tank top, a gas mask and smothered in chains, straps, buckles and padlocks. You'd be escorted out of the building.

[@decayingdeer]

@@Mister_Phafanapolis I would wear them. I'm not some N P C! be unique and different and always be kind

[@martont9659]

Warcore is the type of genre that the more you get into it the less cool it looks

[@botondmolnar335]

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[@botondmolnar335]

@@hrgrichard4907 a fantaziat latom benne, de a full minimalista izlesemnek valahogy tenyleg sok a videoban emlitett funkcio nelkuli kiegeszito hasznalata

[@martont9659]

@@botondmolnar335 meg vagyok lepődve hogy min 2 másik magyar ember is nézi ezt a csatornát rajtam kívül, magyarországon a legtechwearebb bolt az aboutyou sport részlege😭😭

[@alexandersalz5850]

allso the less cool you feel the more u think ul need this shit xD

[@_AniWatch]

I can read what you guys are saying now 🙂

[@VigilantAnarchism]

When I first started my journey getting into techwear, I started in the “Warcore” genre, because I didn’t know there was a stark difference. But now that I’ve been “in the know”, I don’t mess with it anymore.

[@cocainedealer9037]

I go hiking a lot, i've been into techwear for ages and usually when i get new gear, balancing it with utility, i end up in military gear pretty often. I really really appreciate the more minimal looks!

[@desaturated_grgxs2]

Warcore to me will still be this one style of fashion which will get boring after a while sadly. I used to wear it still do from time to time but as stated in the video a lot of stuff keeps reappearing, and that in my eyes brings down what warcore is to me. I enjoyed picking up an authentic Bundeswehr jacket and trousers mixing them with a vintage fanta t shirt and putting on a USMC vest. Sadly that vest now is also overdone because almost everyone on insta seems to wear them with either Holy Grail or MXDVS cargo pants with little to no variety in their outfits. My hope is just that people start modifying their stuff in warcore like turning a bomber jacket from a military surplus into a kimono style jacket and mixing in other brands to create unique pieces and outfits.

[@hishamziard8473]

I agree. It’s too common and imho styled so generally. I saw The Plagiarist do a take on it where they had models standing in line with their handbags collection. Was pretty innovative from a styling POV. I’m just tired of the current styles. The pieces are good. I still like the garments but the key is how it’s put together and styled

[@adamsedgwick3539]

I've found myself falling in love with the Warcore/darkwear aesthetic, but more so because it blends the punk/hardcore/industrial genres that I love with the futuristic/cyberpunk aesthetic that's really been influential to me. I've moreso been blending a few bits of warcore outfits into my usual outfit and finding I'm really hitting the way I want to represent myself

[@captainmaxel1223]

The term "warcore", with what I've seen, I would've thought was just the "fashionable" military-esque gear people wore either hunting, paintball, airsoft or essentially CoD character cosplay. Weirder still, I wouldn't have thought chest rigs were even considered warcore. There are a fair amount of rioters, gangsters and such who wear body armor and gas masks with streetwear (cuz America is just like that). In fact, I originally thought the implementation of minimalistic body armor and "darkwear" was specifically to emulate the look of rioters to give off the rebel aesthetic. I never would have associated warcore/full-on tactical gear with techwear if not for instagram hashtags. :P

[@GuzziHeroV50]

I love a lot of this style, but I just know I'd melt in this gear in anything like warm weather.

[@ThisIsAntwon]

It's true, the AliExpress stuff in particular can get pretty sweaty

[@GuzziHeroV50]

@@ThisIsAntwon The Fabric Of The Universe looks pretty awesome though... I'm tempted to get some, I love that cyber aesthetic.

[@oliverriezebos]

Trust me I've worn warcore type outfits with hot weather and it's indeed a pain in the ass

[@JayMasterJayWat]

Winter is coming

[@furrybproductions]

Depends. I usually get stuff that's breathable and apply layers, so the summer, even tho I'm wearing all black, I'm usually a few degrees cooler than i would've been before i started wearing WarCore stuff. I usually go for more actual military fits, as they're designed to be worn in all weather and have better articulation and venting. DEFINITELY beats jeans and a t-shirt.

[@oyabunjiro]

This is probably one of my favorite videos of yours, ever. Very educational, well explained and a good reference when you need to explain 'tEchWEar' to people. I don't condone people for dressing like that or for liking the aesthetics but I want them to be educated about it more than what the hashtag might show and lead to believe.

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Thanks so much! Really appreciate your comment 🙏

[@JayMasterJayWat]

Tis a fine line between fashion and cosplay

[@AggaCityGang]

In the grim darkness of the far future there is only Warcore.

[@House.muse.project]

I was looking for this

[@imtaylorrae]

thank you for making this video!! there’s so much confusion in the techwear space, so this is super helpful 🙏 also, thank you for the shoutout 🥲💖

[@IksRealm]

I love his point of view, on the part of not leaving warcore and atc not being stuck with just one type of use, this is something that at techwavz we try to do 🙂

[@Verse1234567]

please put together a peacecore fit. This bring so much legitimacy to the subgenre.

[@jesseturner8693]

Im literally wearing bdus from the surplus store right now, not for fashion at all but because they are comfortable, durable, only cost $20/pair. The best part is i can always get another pair exactly the same whenever i need, regardless of what trends are popular or how skinny society has decided jeans should be.

[@medvsinofficial]

I try to blend all three whenever possible (Darkwear, techwear, and warcore) because I like the all black military aesthetic but I also love minimalism and function. I do own a couple holy grail pants, but I came across a brand that’s more finically friendly and has a lot of variety due to their ever changing styles and limited stock; they’re called Goodddvil (no “e”) and they’re based out of Mexico. Maybe you could do a review on them and see what you think.

[@birgercarr5574]

Aye I am trying to do the same. altho I usually try to repurpose old military surplus. I like minimalism and functionality. I usually stick to the blacks, greys, greens, and browns colors. Do you have any recommendations? Don't know much about fashion I just grew up wearing military surplus.

[@VELI-Productions]

This was extremely informative to me as someone who is just now getting more interested in fashion and was interested in this aesthetic. Thank you

[@tostie3110]

I haven't seen many "dirty" war-surplus inspired looks yet I must say. Honestly most my surplus and repro stuff is pretty well-worn and doesn't always fit in well with my regular clothes. Things like high/work boots and pants. Still wear them plenty though.

[@wilbertandrews]

I ordered "holygrail" clothes for myself - absolutely uncomfortable to wear, I put them on only once, now they are gathering dust in my closet.

[@cyberneticwarmachine]

Funny to see the metal aesthetics( cargo, boots, band shirts) that i have been wearing for 15 years are now a fashion genre .

[@GearZNet]

When have they not been? Expressed in a slightly new way but really a rehashing if the old.

[@JoeMenjivar]

@@GearZNet Yeah, those were just the industrial kids when I was in highschool.

[@cyberneticwarmachine]

@@GearZNet true! Fashion always repeats even the niche genres. I just find it funny. Not so long ago i got approached on the street by a warcore/tech wear kid, asking why my bomber jacket was missing the MXDVS logo xD

[@GearZNet]

​@@cyberneticwarmachine lol

[@thisisnotausernameXD]

Warcore is poser fashion for people who can't handle the extremeness of war metal /s

[@ironclad9769]

finding a way to fit the more formal military items into warcore could be an interesting take on it. mixing aspects of service dress with the more high tech pieces in a fashion similar to how modern police uniforms often mix formal and functional element.s

[@lunargorp]

Also, I think warcore enthusiasts could find a lot to like in brands like 5.11, triple aught, arcteryx leaf, Tikak, alpha industries, etc. Those brands produce durable base pieces that provide functionality and quality, and the warcore crowd can add accessories to that functional gear

[@NatorGreen7000]

I painted my Basic Training boots silver and lased them with gold laces on my channel. That's pretty warcore right.

[@88laserbeam]

$10,000 fit. Full acroym archive. Takes the bus to work. Also lives in a bug infested shoebox.

[@clambo7786]

nothing wrong with taking the bus to work my city offer no parking

[@jacescudder863]

You bring up a few interesting points on Warcore as a whole. I, personally, have a few simple outfits from this dropship called Fabric of the Universe, and I think they fit the genre. That point you made with appearance over wearability immediately came to mind as the stuff I got is pretty comfy, and I'm actually kinda sad I can't wear parts of my outfit until I get them dry cleaned. Lil pricy, as is thematic at this point, but I encourage you to check em out.

[@Will-bo7kg]

I would agree that, at least in the early phase of it, that "warcore" (but I'd say surplus core would fit better) was a gate way into thinking about individual dress sense. As it did rely alot on surplus equipment and at a time where it was very plentiful, that being when much of the cold war build up stock was expiring for official use or just generally being sold off by countries. Flooding the market with cheap, durable and practical clothing. All ranging from work wear to dress uniforms. Combined with the rise in the internet, providing the perfect opportunity to experiment with a small budget. Spurring many of the modern style incarnations of today, such as: Vintage, classic menswear, utilitarian, post apocalypses and cosplay.

[@brando8923]

Tbh i accidentally slipped into warcore before going to kore technical outfits, one of my favourite pieces was an old military light jacket i picked up from a vintage clothes shop, had all sorts of wear, i still wear it all of the time

[@DarkDragon1223]

Antwon really wanting those Taylor rae bucks

[@ThisIsAntwon]

I think I'd look cute with pink hair tbh

[@kyogxi7459]

Thank you for using some of my pictures! Appreciate you and a cool video!🖤

[@geckoyacht]

Love the Persona 5 music in the background. So subtle it was driving me nuts drying to figure out what it was.

[@Fulgrim2]

I just can’t pull it off so I stick to fancy Hawaiian shirts, makes me look like a villain from Miami Vice.

[@thanos13787]

When they said war is business and business is booming, I didn’t imagine fashion as well. But then again the fashion industry is a war zone on its own so make sense 😂🤣😂

[@Panzer_Runner]

warcore has recently been a favorite style for me, not the all-black-techwear-cyberpunk style but vintage surplus. You can find a lot of cheap but durable cargos and field jackets at thrift stores and army navy stores, plus they are easily styled because of the earth tones.

[@krystofjanousek2737]

mxdvs, which you have mentioned, is an awesome brand, plus the prices arent *that* outlandish, especially for what you get - imo a great stepping stone into these more over-the-top looks

[@acolytee6511]

what the? mxdvs is OVERPRICED as hell I’ve had t-shirts from mxdvs and even the original tags weren’t removed... prints got cracking after a few washes.. The people who buy this should see through it. Over 200€ for trousers that have a HM design. Nothing original, just those boring patches all the time. i don’t even want to talk about accessories from this brand when 90% of „their” projects are just a brand name on mil-tec or other budget military accessories LOL.

[@djsheep202]

@@acolytee6511 thats capitalism for you. Buy cheap and market it to sell it for higher

[@krystofjanousek2737]

@@acolytee6511 i don't see an issue with having mil-tec accessories, branded or not - after all, the vide is about warcore which incorporates a whole bunch of military-styled pieces. regarding the quality, i've had only a couple of pieces, but i've been satisfied with them, they last me to this day, but this may vary, i believe you on that! but regarding designs, I wouldn't go as far as calling them unoriginal, after all, and that may be just my ignorance, but i am not aware of other brands with a similar aesthetic, but if you do, please let me know, i'll be glad to hear it!

[@justintomimbang7955]

Although I’m into tactical clothing or ordinary, I prefer different type of colors when it comes to a low profile civilian attire, but has vibes of a Private Military Contractor, as I would wear an olive drab top (OD green for short, or ranger green), and khaki tactical pants (or cargo pants). I grew fond of seeing quarter-inch zip long sleeved shirts, like the combat shirt for example, though I’ll be rolling the sleeves up, then combining the pants with a pair of boots i.e Merrell Moab 2 Ventilators or other boots like Altama (though I lack any for now lol). Back then, I would wear an all-black attire, though sadly my pair of black pants don’t fit me as well since I grew out of them months later, as they feel tight. Hearing the fashion trend with tactical attire sounds quite interesting for me to hear as well, though I would avoid wearing all-black attire since it’s not gonna be great for me when it comes to hot weather, as black absorbs all heat, which is why I pick other colors that would not be more into absorbing heat but capable of reflecting some as well.

[@InstabilerStoff]

Wowm very impressed, ive never been interested in fashion at all. As a child teen i would wear the normals stuff and when i became an adult my taste in music solidified my style for pretty much every occasion. I'm not sure if yt recommended your channel because its going viral or they found out that i bought the "the world shall know pain" t shirt from nevstudio (without ever buying anything remotely techwear ever again=, but i am very impressed in the informative and interesting structure of your videos. Thumbs up

[@heyitsmelukas5854]

Nice video, I like your take on it even though it seems obvious that you are not super into it urself. Still you were fair. I'd love to see more videos in the direction of "war core" or just stuff that pushes in the direction of that aesthetic but doesn't over do it like holy grail... Maybe minimalist war core? Idk, love to see more

[@Batlord_Carcas]

Black BDU pants definitely been a staple for some punk/goth, industrial and metal individuals for decades

[@Ghwste]

I've always looked up to techwear for its functionality, cyberpunk for its louder use of color & futurism, and warcore for its more tactical aesthetic, and through these 3 things ive kinda come to develop my own sorta style! Very colorful, futuristic fits with even some of the MOST classic warcore pieces (i own the black holy grail cargos 😳), yet often trying to implement more functional pieces for staples, such as uniqlo airism, waterproofed overcoats (Quick sidenote, I've got this AMAZINGLY LIGHT yet water resistant Nemen x Kith Kimono with a red-silver dye, got it off of someone on depop, and it is EASILY ONE OF MY FAVORITE PIECES EVER), fabrics like schoeller dryskin, etaproof, etc., and my trusty Orbit Gear R221 in silver! 😎 I also love to overaccessorize, but honestly in a more wearable way with things such as bracelets and necklaces, with pins, patches and keychains on my bags and whatnot, almost more akin to a Japanese Harajuku-esque style, instead of plate carriers, chest rigs, holsters, etc that you commonly see in warcore. Anyway, I honestly am glad to have gone down the fashion rabbithole far enough to have come to appreciate all 3 of these styles for all their different reasons, and honestly I'm happy with the result! Thoughts? (Oh also, the prestos in racer pink may be one of my favorite techwear pieces ever, "big surprise there")

[@necrolyte977]

Honestly, I kind of fell into this style. For years I'd been dressing monochrome black and incorporating subtle jewelry and military clothing into my wardrobe, and suddenly warcore comes along to give me more inspiration. I never want to be one of those ig model warcore people, and I feel I still have my own style. But I'm grateful that others are leaning into this style as well and creating its niche, so there are more cool items for me to look for.

[@77blood-c]

people who hate on warcore give me stingy old man vibes.. like yea its your opinion and all express it but show these people some respect for dressing the way they want whether you think its cringe or really cool, and of course correct them when they say its techwear

[@Vogel335]

Mixing simple techwear stuff and a surplus jacket or just a simple bomber-jacket just fits so well. But every time I take out my Nike boots and the cargo pants it just looks too radical/aggressive to me.

[@bigboyjesus6980]

I love these looks tbh, not to wear to dinner in a big city tho, i'd love these outfits in a movie

[@ringofbrass]

thought one: (unrelated to a point) stumbling on and watching your channel reminds me of the super cool all white y3 shoes i got at an outlet years ago when i worked at disney. (i wish i knew what happened to them) thought two: (mildly related) just wanted to throw my hat in that calling lolita fashion 'cosplay' will absolutely ruffle petticoats. while there are people that use the fashion in costumes and cosplay it is a fashion. (one that really hates being associated with cosplay or the book it shares a name with) regardless excited to find your channel honestly haven't come across fashion related content like this that wasn't related to lolita or various Japanese alt styles. been interested in this and related styles for years but honestly have been in a funk of not bothering to care about my personal style. keep up the cool content.

[@JayMasterJayWat]

One day, I will become the ultimate techwear, darkwear, warcore blend of cyberpunk perfection...one...day

[@77blood-c]

you got this bro

[@archangel_josh]

Recently getting into this look, trying my best to look like Robert Pattinson's Batman if he were to wear 'normal' clothes in the street instead of the batsuit.

[@goblin1226]

I'm already dressing mostly black, and i think i'll incorporate some black cargo pants into my outfits, to make them more tech wear-ish, cause i think this style looks fckn awesome. Don't really care if it's still a trend or not.

[@bjamofficial]

THIS topic is so large, would be impossible to nail down in one video. Besides the term 'warcore' mixing military surplus and streetwear, well that was the start of streetwear. I repurposed my stepdad's olive drab army issue cargos into drop crotch shorts and wore them with screen printed t-shirts of rasta images I had made, in the 80s... that's when I met Sean (Stussy). He was only selling tie-dye shirts with his now famous signature on them in a sharpie. First he wanted to buy my shorts, but that ended in a short lived friendship where he asked to start a fashion label with me, yes really... obv didn't happen because I was too young and LA is too large, but the influence of military style was apparent even then. I was mixing skate ware and reggae looks into one style. Now look at Maharishi, this is literally their ethos, military looks for peacnicks. The duality of man.

[@totallynotaspy2686]

My style has always been a bit of a mishmash of stuff, a mix of rave and cyberpunk stuff. As a result of that and my separate general interest in guns/military history, I've always worn surplus with all sorts of things. A really solid base piece is woodland camo US pants, you should be able to find a pair in your size at a surplus store for $10-25, and in general unless you want stuff from ~40+ years ago nothing that catches your eye will be too crazy price wise, and will always be durable if not super comfy.

[@YSchepers]

i just wanted to start to get me some "techwear" myself and in my research to avoid the Aliexpress stuff, i found this channel. I think your videos are a good Guide for me to get more in to this. thx

[@speedboiiii2722]

I feel like Warcore is as valid as other alternative styles like Goth, Punk and so on. Sure they have no higher purpose like Techwear (Utility, Functionality, Highest Quality Material...) but they still serve the purpose to make people feel better about themselves by looking a way that people can enjoy themselves. Who am I to deny them that just because people feel like it's more cosplay than clothing or too cringe. I would just hope that the Warcore wasn't be so entangled with cheap aliexpress or dropshipping scam clothes. I hope that at some point there will be a shift to better and more eco friendly stuff. Fair Trade and Eco friendly doesn't mean Techwear price point. Even in the Goth fashion there is a shift to sustainable eco friendly cloths. Maybe if more dedicated Warcore brands evolve we will see the same shift or at least people will get decent quality stuff and not get ripped by dropshippers.

[@ThisIsAntwon]

I think that's a good way of looking at it, and I totally agree it'd be great to see this style be more associated with higher-quality and/or more ethically-produced clothing. Drop-shippers and fast fashion if nothing else encourage people to consume more than they really need - with any style it's better to have 1 awesome piece of clothing you love than several so-so ones you bought because they were cheap

[@matti828]

Your channel popped up in my recommended for a while now but I never got around to check it out. Now I do and the first things tossed at me are an Evangelion reference and the Persona 5 OST combined with a well spoken englishman (at least judging by the accent). Call me shallow but I'm intrigued to stick around just based on that lol Edit: after finishing the video I'm also sticking around for the informative content, I'm really enjoying this!

[@egopoints6985]

Your videos have helped me think about my own wardrobe a lot and make better purchases. I grew up wearing lots of army surplus and had an appreciation for the tacticool look which lead me to warcore. So I've been trying to forge my own look by leaning toward real tactical gear over branded and dropshipped chest "rigs" and leaning toward more form fitting and feminine looks as opposed to the baggy look. Namilia (a rave clothing co.) Had a whole like of tactical inspired stuff for women. Their super cropped bomber jacket is prob one of the more interesting pieces and the tactical corset is still a fav of mine. I appreciate the suggestions on how warcore can prevent from stagnating.

[@DamianLewd]

I’m mad he brought up Fabric of the Universe and Holy Grail but no Machine56 (not warcore butFOTU is a clear knock off brand)

[@ThisIsAntwon]

This is a good point, Machine56 have a wider range of stuff and of course the very cool helmets. I included them in a video years ago but relevant here too for sure

[@VVaifuSlayer]

You have to watch those Eva movie, they are stunning for real. And Asuka is still best girl

[@jmstransit]

we should invest in warcore to help fight against covid 19

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Foolproof plan

[@Volundur9567]

Wore this style since grade school. Now there's a handy name to describe it

[@Charsept]

I had no idea this was its own fashion scene. I was looking these pieces up for an easy cosplay costume for my local anime cons.

[@annastebelskyj580]

Are you telling me I can wear the tactical vest my dad bought me IN PUBLIC??? I've been wearing it for bird hunting, but I suddenly have outfit ideas... Who needs a purse when your vest has pouches!

[@ongod6152]

Warcore - Give off the image you're ready for war but don't even know what mud smells like.

[@tommasobianchi5496]

I think that it’s very interesting that a lot of normal menswear items are inspired or derive from clothes used in war, like Clark’s desert boot, anoraks, blazers, trench coats, telnyashka

[@oliverriezebos]

I like to dress in a darkwear/warcore style and personally I would never wear something from aliexpress or simular websites. I get my cargos and sometimes hoodies from more mainstream brands, and I get my accessoires from brands like mxdvs

[@acolytee6511]

mxdvs accessories = just their name printed on budget military accessories. big waste of your $ mate

[@oliverriezebos]

@@acolytee6511 That's not always the case and I'd like to decide what I buy for myself, thank you

[@KuzzenFeralFerret]

When I think of "warcore" I think of Sabaton-meets- Architects music... but I've used military influence clothing items since I was a kid, but that's pretty common in the metal community. Getting into airsoft as expanded that and I've seen some gorgeous surprises items, got a full 1980s Yugoslavia sniper suit for cheap on a surplus website

[@AGFusing0]

Actual opposite. When I see someone dressed like this I assume nightcore and weeb dungeons

[@ste887]

Wait, so ive been somewhat fashionable by just throwing on my old 5.11 kit. damn, guess its back to the hawaiian shirt, those stopped being cool again right?

[@gustavakerman2566]

Me, completely misunderstanding the assignment: *comes clad head to toe in 40k flak armour*

[@danjudex2475]

My favorite jacket is a 90s German flecktarn jacket I got in a goodwill.

[@nil3552]

why am i even here my when my fashion style is casual lolita/korean winter dresses... I own exactly zero pants. ps. i really liked the philosophy about fashion that you pointed out. i dont want to just limit myself to the 'lolita' aesthetic because there are styles and dresses not strictly in the style but i find beautiful.

[@errolyazic]

tiger camo would be cool.

[@Bluong28]

I see that System_A jacket in the background 👀

[@smile--]

Try not to get arrested challenge **IMPOSSIBLE**

[@temeoeloyo3352]

I just discovered your channel and it’s heaven 🤩🤩🤩

[@johnsmith4071]

I think the vintage military look will look cooler and actually hold up during the apocalypse instead of the synthetic military look

[@nemu3014]

I saw the brand sarma in there, they are the civilian clothing department of varusteleka and make great stuff! I have a pair of cargo pants from them in m81

[@pottasium7117]

4chan warcore: cool and practical with that retro look warcore: modern version of goth/impractical and overall just worse version of techwear aesthetic

[@Everyonehatesban_]

did i heard beneath the mask very low in the video? thats so cool

[@ShedBricks]

Fashion taking inspiration from the military dress is no new thing, with the trenchcoat and jumpsuits being a shining example. I wonder how it will change over time, for example, comfort and more utility being done. Maybe we will get PMC-Core/Insurgent sooner or later. 😂

[@whiskeytango9040]

War core just needs to progress by having shirts integrate Lv4 plates. That would get pretty heavy though.

[@garygrinkevich6971]

I think its important to interpret fashion like strong spices in cooking you want to accent the dish, but if you take any one design element or flavor (pepper, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, curry etc) and try to make that your "thing" people are going to say your trying waaay to hard and/or you have no idea what your doing. We've all been there.

[@helmhamburgerhand]

Ngl if i had the knowledge or resources, id just start my own lines for everything from cheap lite equipment to heavily branded stylized stuff.

[@CLUSTERFVCK]

i mix my war core and darkwear pieces with actual techwear and it’s a nice balance between ott aesthetics and functionality, both usually play into each other

[@TURAMOTH]

Why hello

[@CLUSTERFVCK]

@@TURAMOTH yooo

[@GhosthoundYT]

When i was in Highschool (that was 9 years ago) I frequently wore my airsoft chest rig as a replacement for my broken sling bags. It was a knock off chest rig that looks like D3CR, open mag pouch in front of it, 1 Medic pouch, and another one is just utility pouch which i use for my wallet and other item storing. I found it easier to access my item when i wore that chest rig. They often laugh at me though. Because obviously I stand out too much. And then I saw this video today.

[@Foxcking]

I'm glad that I get the concept and I adpy to my reality, cuz I wanna the style but also needs to useful, my chest rig is suppose to give me fast access and safe for my accessories, etc.

[@ravenblackwing7888]

I’m trying to combine Warcore-just the holsters, cargo pants, and pockets; steam punk; pirate core; and punk. Basically, i guess it’s more Cyberpunk and steampunk smooshed together along with 16 gauge hoop earrings (the main reason i mentioned pirate core) and a ton of bracelets… that’s the look I’m going for 😅

[@TheCrimsonLupus]

There's actually a feedback loop with this kit; a good example is Hazard 4, their kit was originally aesthetically form over function, but the kit was picked up by real soldiers and modded down-range and then their feedback to the company created more practical kit.

[@NatorGreen7000]

2:16 looks like one of the many obsolete CBRN hoods I have in my cage.

[@FBI-sr2eg]

I always liked the straps, things hanging down off clothes, and the jackets. Even the vests and bags can look cool. But i always felt like the body armor, helmets, guns, chest rigs, MOLLE webbing almost ruin the look

[@Kensei_Ukon]

I can’t stop imagining Antwon in a plugsuit now.

[@amentrison2794]

What button up are you wearing? I've been planing on sewing my own darkwear clothing and I was curious what fabric it was made out of.

[@ThisIsAntwon]

It's an Arc'teryx Skyline shirt from a couple of seasons ago. Really nice lightweight stretchy quick-dry fabric

[@amentrison2794]

@@ThisIsAntwon thanks!

[@Texo_McKevo]

I’m learning this and I never herd of warcore tbh. Have you ever thought on making a video western/workwear clothing vs old west clothing?

[@chrislail3824]

So, Dickies and Carhart?

[@Texo_McKevo]

@@chrislail3824 more of charhartt, wrangler, cinch, filson, Ariat, Stetson, resistol, schreafer outfitters, wahmarker by scully, and frontier classics.

[@hel2727]

this style just suits scar so well. I'd dress like that too if I lived life freely.

[@gregjones2337]

The background music is Beneath the Mask from Persona 5