Top 10 Most Influential Techwear Items

Some of the most recognisable pieces of techwear clothing, which have either seen widespread use in outfits or helped to shape techwear/techninja style. These might not be the 'best' but they're definitely influential!
Although Acronym is a big part of this list, also included is Guerrilla Group, Nikelab ACG, Y-3, and even The North Face
Anything I'm missing from the list?
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[@evandavis1301]

It’s like techwear enthusiast we’re planning for the pandemic

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Now it's finally paying off 👀

[@headlessprophet7899]

listening to him say wearing a face mask is costumey in 2020 is surreal.

[@dnl_lcknr690]

all the talk about a dystopian future... ouch

[@pablocaceres7378]

Lmao, here we are in the dystopian future

[@DFMurray]

I was really confused for a second then I saw the 2018 date.

[@amayaupchurch2930]

And the fact this comment was made a year ago and we’re still in the middle of this, is also surreal.

[@masumine]

8:46 2020: "Allow me to introduce myself"

[@Shrreder]

man i wish you were wrong, but here we are lol

[@Xxassass1n021xX]

Y-3 underrated for techwear aesthetic (not necessarily technical performance, relax nerds)

[@ThisIsAntwon]

People love to hate on Y-3 for not being 'proper' techwear performance gear, but aesthetically I think they have a lot worth considering

[@3m648]

stfu you cant even afford it lmao

[@Xxassass1n021xX]

i was gonna talk shit about you, but you're subscribed to Joseph Anderson, so I'm letting this slide... but stfu okay

[@austinmatos6299]

Where has this style been all my life? Oh wait I live in Florida nothing but heat

[@guts5135]

Ya i live in ireland where if you dont fit in with everyone else you look like a weirdo

[@Mystninja]

Isn't this the sexwear channel

[@woosh_police4018]

Mystninja what?

[@elisejacobs3260]

@@Mystninja bro, wut, hes just saying its hot here so u cant really wear these types of clothes-

[@Mystninja]

@@elisejacobs3260 I know English

[@MarcoPenuela99PT17]

Why isn’t this channel bigger???????

[@ThisIsAntwon]

It's all good, we're on the way up!

[@Tiger24kicks]

Marco Penuela same thing I was think best tech wear channel

[@doloramador]

good tbh

[@undergroundskllz1955]

Because poor people cant take part of it. Is just who have 5k$ who is able to follow the directions that this dude can offer.

[@utkn]

You just ruined my unconditional love for the J28-K at 1:56 with that caption, Artillery. Can't unsee

[@ThisIsAntwon]

It was so horrible I had to put it

[@charlotteice5704]

Chill full tampons look way more disgusting.

[@mtbrain1]

holy shit thanks a lot for the $5k+ outfit rec /s

[@PabloBatistaArq]

Hmmm... I guess those face masks are not "costumey" in 2020...

[@MouthlyKnives]

the kamakura parka from kapital is the ultimate in tech for me!!! utility and funcition down to a t! the neck pillow seems so useful and the design seems so perfect for such a variety of conditions. Plus it can pack up into a lil bag!

[@hxzza6080]

boi you know im here and ready for this

[@ollynorman1998]

Pretty new to techwear and this channel but this seemed like a really good introduction. Quality editing, gonna have to give a cheeky sub 👍

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Thanks man, glad you enjoyed

[@fargin2778]

All ten are grails, but novelty alone wears off quick, so it has to offer more in terms of use and function. I love the Prestos, but they are just sneakers. I prefer a solid pair of trekking shoes, when it's wet and cold.

[@ThisIsAntwon]

FARGIN I think that's a good attitude to have. Ultimately it depends on how much you value the grail status as to whether buying most of the things in this video is worth it

[@RevenantXD]

Qasa Highs will never get old imo

[@ShaunWhalen]

I'm wearing my black Y-3 Qasa shoes right now. They're the coolest shoes I've ever owned. They might be "overdone" within the community, but I've never met anyone else that owns a pair.

[@ThisIsAntwon]

That's a good point actually, it's easy to forget on Instagram/the internet generally that stuff which appears to be really common is seldom seen out in the real world.

[@rotisseriechickenlover-jb4cc]

great video hooray

[@devinthorn8182]

Just want you to know I live in Fl and can’t wear any of this but I still watch and save the pieces because I will move somewhere with weather and cool temps some day haha

[@austinwang4828]

just got the nike aconym presto in bamboo colorway today, fire

[@beardedwolf628]

"we dont live in a dystopian future" at this moment I realized this video was filmed before the big thing we're not even supposed to talk about the dystopia has become real

[@raksh9]

The green and yellow Acronym/Lemon jacket looks like something they would give the Australian athletics team - assuming they actually had style.

[@1Daxae3]

The Acronym x Nemen jacket in red is astonishing

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Hugh Dweek I know right, both those are flames but the prices are mad. Rumors floating around about more ACR Prestos releasing though so there might be a chance yet

[@jorgealarcon2704]

08:56 TBT to when hygiene masks where cosplay and now i have like 4 hundreds of them around the flat. LOL

[@Tiger24kicks]

The Acg Alpine Jacket is my grail I just want get a total of 5. I have the Steep tech jacket it was nice still have it today.

[@soysauce6534]

600 dollars for a jacket is crazy. I’ll never understand hypebeast culture. Why wouldn’t you just buy a different brand with the same quality. I guess it’s because people think money is what makes clothes look good.

[@yvng4697]

This 🔥🔥🔥

[@patrulheao6587]

I do agree with this list. I think that when ppl get interested about techwear they start searching about it and they always find at least of those items, they are like "the can't go wrong kit". but most of them belong to the techninja/urban ninja section and techwear isn't only about it.

[@patrulheao6587]

even someone that isn't new into techwear will be rocking some ACG cargos or ACRNM presto, they are very iconic items and will often appear

[@gottablast9279]

Hello Awtillery this is one of your subscribers

[@SnowBall7148]

I wish we had the blueprints or templates for those cool jackets and cargo pants.

[@hov164]

I just get cargos from Primark or H&M ,if I'm feeling like a baller, and taper them myself

[@mirosawirzyk5247]

military or tactical NOT H&M shit made in sweatshops....

[@shuttzi9878]

Mirosław Irzyk There's some great pieces in every retail shop, dont shit on em, just go and search

[@mirosawirzyk5247]

Shuttzi NO, you don't get the idea behind techwear... Fabric + Style, it is not a hype trend it is rather the philosophy of clothing...

[@bonpham2543]

you can get "real" tactical cargos on amazon for 20$ hm same price but shit material (or not tecc) tbh lol

[@mirosawirzyk5247]

bon pham NYCO, rip-stop, pollycotton, gore-tex, cordura, etc You can buy good quality cargos for 50$... The same money you will pay for shitty 98% cotton 2% strech, polly etc cargo at C&A, H&M, ect, plus the workers in the sweatshop will get 40cents..?

[@decameter]

So glad haram style tapered pants became popular, they look so good on me. Mostly cause like I have kinda wide hips but not like at the hip, but further down right at the start of my thigh, so they really give me a much nicer shape.

[@Vandoe666]

I was wondering, what is your oppinion on the brand demobaza, should you know them? Brilliant video, thank you for the overview!

[@ThisIsAntwon]

I do know them! Doesn't have much of a performance focus and often their clothing is far too crazy for me, but they present some very cool and interesting looks

[@mcbleistift3414]

I still would love to get the y3 qasa in triple black cuz the aesthetic is outstanding for me. They are just pretty hard to find and some people said they are pretty uncomfortable though... still nice vid Ant-man!

[@machx]

tob7vz 23 I've got the qasa high in black and I have to say they are super comfortable. I've got them super cheap for only 99 € from a local luxury brand mall where the people that normally go their didn't know that brand. Now they are my favourite techwear schools that is own...but I would still love to own some Acronym X Nike Presto

[@mcbleistift3414]

Day Down fuckin 99€??? Where do you live m8?

[@Theborajax]

I have to say they are pretty comfortable, driving with them is an issue though.

[@machx]

tob7vz 23 Germany. Got them from a mall called "Breuninger"

[@machx]

Boris de Nijs Absolutely true. The second is pretty weird so it's hard to perfectly hit the pedals

[@TheNeromethod]

Wrangler got some tech wear shorts and pants. I used them in the summer. Kinda like athletic and it has spf protection for a certain extent. Just FYI. Walmart getting tech wear by surprise.

[@TheSuperDynastyy]

Hey I'm looking for some techwear pants of some sort in a black or cream or white that are somewhat affordable, are there any styles you could recommend or retailers? Thanks, loved this, very cool!

[@saschafricker5462]

on www.holygrail.id are many different pants, Shirts, hoodies and jackets

[@ronaldhearns9974]

What kind of Nike ACG jacket is that shown with the guerilla group grid shirt?

[@Andy2fast]

can you link some items that you think are good? like a top 10 wardrobe vid

[@ForestKim]

Gotta love dat exeggutor hue

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Forest Kim spending $1000 for Pokemon cosplay 👌

[@FrancescoPaggiaro]

Nice video. It can be interesting a video about fanny pack/bum bag

[@ThisIsAntwon]

There'll be one about sling bags soon which might be up your street

[@muzzmilk2606]

Do you find that the grid Tanks fit large? There is no XL offered and often wondered how they fit? Would they fit similar to say a basketball jersey?? Thanks!! As always, awesome content!!

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Muzz Milk They do a little yes, and they're really long as well. Mine is M and I normally wear L so large would probably be fine for you, particularly if you mostly plan on wearing it as a layering piece

[@muzzmilk2606]

This Is Antwon sincerely appreciate that!! As helpful as they are on social media I just couldn’t get the confirmation I needed, until now. Thank you kindly!!

[@feedbacker5001]

What are the shoes on 2:38?

[@SHDW-sy7oz]

can you review the goretex 686 cargos please!?

[@schlooonginatorr9766]

Swiss M70 Alpenflauge load bearing combat jacket. King of old school tech wear. I call having video surveillance by police of the public and online scrutiny of what you say "dystopian ".

[@Phxsphxrus]

5:10 which pl-02 model is that cargo exactly??

[@hiephuy877]

Can someone recommend a good slim cargo pant ?

[@eprot6170]

1:38 Me: this color fade looks cool, one of the things I might buy Comment: A Bloody tampon Me: now I can't unsee it

[@eucherenkov]

finally got some y3 qasas yesterday :)

[@eucherenkov]

qasa highs black / white

[@benalmahsyur392]

One of these days.. I hope black ember goes to these list. Their stuff worth to look at.

[@MikeTheSe7enth]

what's the stone island variant of the pants ?

[@hecate8968]

whens the sandninja vid comin out twon?

[@einsoff]

I am surprised no one mentions Maharishi since most of the stuff tech wear does today are heavily inspired especially by their sno pants albeit lacking the total black aesthetic.

[@baby.nay.]

8:55 this aged well💕

[@tatsumakisenpuukyaku9279]

Could you synchronize the name of the item along with its corresponding popping out image?

[@gloriainfante8529]

I like all of them but I can't afford some of them so I go shopping at second hand stores and I do found some but not my size and my son size to .

[@vladtepes6867]

if you left the links to all these products you review i'd definitely sub. but hey, things can't always be as you'd like them to be.

[@cvspvr]

google

[@jeffdmsl]

Just bought a pair of bamboos for $380 Canadian :)

[@RukiKenishiro]

hahahahhha

[@jeffdmsl]

kenishiro whats with the laugh

[@RukiKenishiro]

knowing i couldn't even afford anything he mentioned in the video..

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Not a bad price tbf! Enjoy 🔥

[@leexibaek9922]

ANTON THE TECHWEAR GOD

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Lee Xibaek Blessings to thee 🙏

[@orrinreid5297]

What shoes & pants at 7:11 ?

[@amilcarpolanen5994]

what about the g- star clothing right after the concept elwood jeans?

[@genkideguire]

Amilcar Polanen Elwood yes but you need to look at Rackam. That is their tech inspired cut.

[@amilcarpolanen5994]

i cant find it on google

[@schlooonginatorr9766]

@@amilcarpolanen5994 go to a g star site.

[@amilcarpolanen5994]

@@schlooonginatorr9766 the style on the g-star site has now changed completely from back then.

[@BOYVIRGO666]

The 3a is cool but everyone i know who owns it says its not great for daily use and is pretty fragile.

[@orrinreid5297]

Where can I find the pants at 2:44

[@krzysztofmarynowski3870]

Welcome to the dystopian future in year 2020

[@paoloballadares7328]

No one wears the Qasa Boots tho. Glad I picked those up LOL

[@Michael-mh2tw]

8:53 'Because we *don't* live in a dystopian future' He doesn't know.

[@normpaul565]

like the vid but what about all white tech wear the storm trooper look ?

[@ThisIsAntwon]

There will be a vid on lunarcore stuff at some point for sure

[@normpaul565]

OH nice thank you

[@oshaughnessyrof5201]

0:05 I’m gonna call you 150 howitzer from now on then

[@depreciatednull]

Can you make a video on cheaper pieces that give off the silhouette?

[@ThisIsAntwon]

If you have a look back on the channel page there's a bunch of affordable tech videos which have some options in, but there'll be more on the way for sure

[@depreciatednull]

This Is Antwon THANK YOU FOR RESPONDING!

[@CheatCodeSam]

Isn’t the PL-02 inspired by the Julius gasmask cargos

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Cheat-Code Sam You might be right!

[@jamescannon2405]

21k followers woooow 🤙🤙

[@ThisIsAntwon]

James Cannon Sick that so many out there are into this stuff!

[@anon8724]

What cargo shorts would you recommend? Need some help with this pls

[@ThisIsAntwon]

There's the ACG Deploy cargos which came out recently and worth a look. Riot Division also have some, as do Garuda who make some nice pants

[@anon8724]

are those budget friendly? Because i really don't wanna spend more than £100 on it.

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Everythingwillbe daijoubu The RD ones come in under 100 I think

[@30m3]

The "bloody tampon", that made me a little bit sick I won't lie haha.

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Someone said it to me once and now I can't unsee it

[@sierrasukalski2133]

LOL- 'Over the top, because we don't really live in a dystopian future' Fun watching pre-pandemic videos. I am a girl obsessed with functionality in my clothes. However, I have a serious bent towards color. I can't bring myself to buy black. I prefer navy blue, but I could go for olive drab. Burgundy, golden yellow? I love gradient color fabrics. I love embroidery and technical textile skills of all kinds, but I think it is important to know where to place every detail. I love performance materials, even more when they are an ecological redesign. I need pockets, but such statements don't begin to describe my passion for them- for the carried universe. I kind of hate logos, and I really love bright or richly colored cyberpunk. I'd rather be efficient or majestic any day over cute in what I project. The true test of fashion I believe is in backpacking or hands on trades where one dresses for unique, and/or extreme environments, and an activity that requires tool or consumeables management. I think deep sea diving and space exploration have more to say about the fundamentals of fashion than the average runway show. Is there space for one such as me in this arena?

[@Boss-fn9en]

those who have no budget for even ACG, can u give me affordable brands name? Or cheap brand in tokyo? (im shopping in tokyo rn) i only know Zara makes some cargo like ACG. Give me ur recommendation.

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Have a look back on the channel page at the 'affordable techwear' series as there's a bunch of things which cover the aesthetic at a cheaper price. Will be more coming too!

[@helgenx]

I still have a steep tech apogee from 2006 with the front pouch. As tech as it looks, I feel like it's still not exactly techwear, it's just tech clothing... Or something... Hard to explain, but it goes well more with hood fashion to me like with timberlands than techwear. Maybe it's because every drug dealer in my neighborhood had one lol. Although, I do wear it with said clothing type, but I feel fine rocking it with baggy jogging pants and some air force 1's. Nonetheless, it's my favorite jacket I own period, I even wear it with dress shoes sometimes, even compared to my way more expensive coats and jackets. A true grail that can be had for not bank breaking prices.

[@Sc_rp__n]

The mask part aged like fine wine

[@serbanindigo689]

I think that what happened with J28K is what happened with GmbH x Helly Hansen, Stone Island and several other brands i've seen in their quite recent collections, they've probably just had enough of that urban ninja style and are trying to relate to a wider spectrum from the cyberpunk genre, because let's face it, techwear started there (be it from the sci-fi anime/movies or regular asian industrial working garments ). So instead of doing endless black collections that i honestly think after 3 or 4 seasons become boring, they've opted for colour for a variety of outcomes, for a more vivid display of this once counter-culture, that is becoming more and more famous.

[@Andre-md1oh]

7:31 gonna have to disagree on that one. Its just a jacket adjusted to keep you alive in the mountains.

[@joem9124]

My interpretation of techwear is like Berghaus, Arc'teryx, north face, Salomon etc but ok

[@noahgraham-rosser6067]

Definitely a London/ uk view but I think these are the easy way to get into techwear

[@GlennThomson]

Erlsn mad you didn’t mention the J1A

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Glenn Thomson please don't roast me on IG Errolson

[@steelchair77way23]

We need a top ten bad ass Tex were

[@brutefarts184]

8:48 give it a couple years

[@lifecrawford6414]

still no enfin leve reviews :( they killed it this season too

[@lifecrawford6414]

don't get me wrong, I'm in the whole acronym system but enfin looks utopian versus acronym dystopian lol

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Would love to do some Enfin stuff...next season, who knows!

[@jotarokujo1171]

Why spend that much on prestos when you can buy different kinds of combat boots which are more functional and are very comfortable too

[@ElSighxD]

ID on shoes at 2:46?

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Hmm don't know actually, maybe some old Nike Blazers?

[@chadidela]

we can hear your table/chair squeek lol

[@SanrioHorror]

lol I thought it was just my headphones for a second

[@ThisIsAntwon]

My b talking about techwear gets me a bit excited

[@Tiger24kicks]

Give me the Nike ACG jacket I can’t find it no we’re. I need that and the Nike ACG cargo and I will be good. With tech wear it’s like a hunt to find the ones you like.

[@BOOSTEDO]

How could you not include the Two iconic ACG 2 in 1 Jackets??? The Black with Metallic (reflective) lettering (zebra collar) and the White Black lettering(reflective) Summit jacket... along with the grey ACG balaclava... Whenever I wear either one of these jackets I get a million looks and boat loads of compliments... I also have the Triple Black and white Metallic 3M versions... The Alpine jacket is OK... sorta like the ACG Blazer....only good thing about the Blazer is the removable aeroloft insert which can zip into any of the other jackets... I hope HO ‘18 will be worth the wait...🤔 Peace...

[@ThisIsAntwon]

I was really torn between picking the Alpine or 2-in-1 for the video; I think either is appropriate. To me the Alpine looks a bit more distinctive because of the shape and branding combined, but the white 2-in-1 specifically is super eye catching and looks cool af. If I had a 'techwear grails' list of my own that would probably be on it

[@AZTigerMMA]

Tech wear - wants to be military gear but made and ordered by Wish ! Cheap I’ll made junk with a high price ! Just do a LITTLE look up an you cans find what you want for the same price but made to last !!!! Pro Tip: just add one cool piece -

[@10hawell]

"we don't live in a dystopian future" don't we, huh?

[@augustus4483]

Hello artillery

[@ThisIsAntwon]

👋

[@Crytica.]

Artillery, I can't event...

[@Aleshbrown1]

Your missing Maharishi = techware OG

[@deadstrain]

8:48 Here from 2022, we are still in the future where we do wear face masks.

[@cattboiii]

Ahhh the mask, a techwear staple. Nothing more to it

[@OrlandoMGarcia]

now obligatory, i think every day techwear gains a little more traction

[@TehHopRocket]

Time to get a steep tech

[@ThisIsAntwon]

I know right, shame they're super hard to find

[@TehHopRocket]

This Is Antwon True I was looking all over and with the pricing for resale I might as well get a supreme one.

[@dominich5229]

Starts referencing dystopian futures where we must wear face masks 😅, techwear's aiming for the future.

[@arcangelmaaze7804]

Wow I'm watching this in 2021 he's talking about face masks and gaiters

[@velxen77]

Esos pantalones de la portada son de naruto o ninja saga xD

[@Smashpatate]

hi Antwon this is Dumbo here...just wanted to let you know you are the fucking Don of Tech wear

[@sexyjapanese2423]

I think the Nike Komyuter is a better, more technical shoe, than the Adidas Qasa

[@harleilance3188]

lmaoooo, watching this in 2020. uhh we don't live in a dystopia??? where if you wear a mask it's not normal??? HA just gave me the laughs

[@ThisIsAntwon]

Hah yup that one did not age well

[@josephsheridan1108]

Good mainstream list. Where’s representation of underground gear?

[@RoninNYC]

Do you have any examples??