What Made Arc'teryx the Hottest Brand of 2021?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ม.ค. 2021
- Arc'teryx has continued to enter the consciousness of fashion buyers until now it seems more popular than ever. From celebrity endorsements to a collab with Palace, we're taking a look at how the brand has done this; more importantly, is it worth buying?
Official Arc'teryx site: bit.ly/3oz4NIa
Arc'teryx Talk Facebook Group: bit.ly/2Mj0off
Arc'teryx Talk Instagram Page: bit.ly/2L3PxoO
_mwwtt on Instagram: bit.ly/2Yy6c70
Thanks to Arc'teryx for sending the blue beanie I showed off in this video (I bought the red one a week or so earlier)
-Further Reading-
Arc'teryx in graffiti/racking culture: bit.ly/36sno2g
Grailed guide to Arc'teryx brands: bit.ly/36JVJtZ
Interview with Arc'teryx on the streetwear hype: bit.ly/3oAZ30g
Article on Palace collab: bit.ly/36sJOAk
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Me, finding arc'teryx in 2019, looking down on people who found arc'teryx in 2020 who are looking down on people who found arc'teryx in 2021
The circle of fashion 🙏
Arc'teryx has been blowing up since 2018, nothing to do with a change in lifestyle from 2020.
I got mine in 2018 for the GoreTexPro weather protection. Last thing I want is for people to think I jumped on the band wagon. OTOH, I'm glad the company is doing well.
I got wind from the tactical community in 2013, been hoooooked since.
@@thomujin found out about them back in 2010 when I was doing a lot more backpacking
Oh you like Arc'teryx?
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Um uhh Mount Rushmore, The Mountain from Game of Thrones, uhh...
@@ThisIsAntwon Baja Blast...
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I'm not the biggest fan of just slapping your logo on a garment and calling the design a day, but man, Arc'teryx's is so damn cool. It works perfectly as a logo as it is recognisable, descriptive and fitting, but it also works as a simple graphic that would still look good without any brand connection.
My Piedmont vest only has the logo printed very small on the back on the very bottom. I didn't even know it was there at all until I saw someone mention it online as a detail that they most liked about the vest. In fact, this completely clean look is what drew me to the vest in the first place, and then when I read the reviews, at least 75% of them mentioned they were delighted by the lack of branding. As an honorable mention, I have a Rag & Bone wool jacket that also has no external branding. It is a $600 jacket but is so nice that it doesn't need to lean on its branding in order to stand out. I think that is the pinnacle of quality: such outstanding quality and clean presentation that a product does not need to prominently display a logo in order to leverage its brand recognition.
FYI: Arc’teryx ‘LEAF’ stands for Law Enforcement and Armed Forces
Narc'teryx
@@smashmypumpkins underrated comment
Oh great... a new reason for it to get even more expensive.
Drake and Travis Scott's influence pale in comparison to this video 😈
Mine was very reasonable
I won't buy one because they don't have inner sleeve cuffs, Norse Projects down are better jackets
there is a loooot of stock so it's always under retail
Thank you for this!! Was genuinely curious about how this brand started popping off within the fashion scene - such a well presented video 👊🏾
Aaaa thanks so much!
man like sang
May that brand doesn't become a North face like
I'm hoping they'll reserve collaborations for the more fashion-specific products and keep their mainline stuff performance-focused as it is currently. That said, the more unusual/experimental panelling colour combos in past collabs is definitely something I'd like to see more of
I dont think it will beacuse it is a lot more pricey than north face.
Oh boy, can't wait for the "the average arc'teryx hiking enthusiast VS. the post-covid arc'teryx fashion beast"-video!
The graffiti culture made it real hypebeast
Amazing video!!
I've got maybe 20 Arc'teryx pieces from backpacks to pants to rope bags to shells, down jackets, tees, shorts, shirts, shoes.. and there's few brands that consistently deliver in terms of quality and design. That'll still be the case once the hype train has moved on.
Amazing! Glad your experience has been so good, and honestly I can say the same overall (although there's a few product categories I'm still missing like bags)
@@ThisIsAntwonI recommended it in comments of another, but the clamshell 'blade' series (20,28) are simmmmmilar to the C&C one, but way more toned down. I've got Blade 20, an AR20, and a Haku bag for my climbing ropes.
Recently decided to give their Bora 63 a shot. I've always been a gregory/lowe alpine guy, but i gotta say, the bora line is aesthetically pleasing. And the fact that it doesn't need a pack cover is a bonus too. Def excited to try it this week!
I live in BC, where Arc'teryx is from, and it's basically the unofficial uniform here (plus Lululemon)
And like you said, it's not just about the branding. BC's the rainiest place in North America so we get full use of its tech features!
i wanted a arcteryx jacket since early 2019 but i just cant afford it as a student , so i bougt it in late 2020, now im a happy arcteryx owner :)
Amazing! So satisfying to finally get something you've been after for ages
Same but since 2017 and still saving money 😢
Advice to all the arc'teryx babies. Buy the Atom LT. Trust me. It's the most popular and most versatile piece that they make. I use it skiing, backpacking, hiking, camping, around town, and especially to work everyday. It's incredible.
Super interesting video would love more of these in depth analysis takes.
First found out about Arc’teryx from my Grandpa. He has a ton of pieces haha been wearing it for years, great brand but never thought I would see the day where it is considered “hype”
Let me know if he’s selling any lol
amazing video brother
Interesting, I have to look into this :) Thanks!
Arc'teryx maybe the hottest brand of 2021, but what makes Antwon the hottest man of 2021? 🤔
He'll mention this in the next vid🤭
@@eddylaws Can’t wait 😳
It’s the intros for me
Layers...
By wearing 2 Arc'Teryx jackets, driving his body temperature to above average levels.
Such a well made video! subscribed
Thanks so much!
Im wearing the brand for many years. Love the performance. It saved me a couple times in the mountains. Most products are so well made and so thought through.
Yes it's a bit strange to see " arcteryx " being hyped as fashion. My " beta ar " has been to mountains in three continents and still looks as new , most used and abused bit of gear. The quality is changing however ! I bought mine 6 or 7 years ago and more recently got one for my partner at the time. The zippers and small details have had a cut in terms of cost of materials ..
- They got bought out by a chinese conglomerate ,
Perhaps about 3 years ago. Now we see them in Virgil's runway shows ..
Then on rappers as well. There is some shrewd marketing going on !
@@ctankep indeed there have been problems in the last time. Many new products are of a lower standard than there predecessor
3:11 that black dress is sick and is exactly how I feel whenever I out on my Gamma MX Hoody
This is already one of my favourite Antwon videos. I got into Arc’ after watching the Atom LT vid and picked one up myself, then a couple of Skyline shirts (the old, nice ones) and a Zeta SL shell jacket. Wore the shell today on a damp and muddy 11 mile walk with my old Salomon Ultra 3 mid gtx boots and I stayed toasty nice and dry. Btw Arc’s online customer service is excellent too! I’m now looking forward to Ant’s Arc’ jacket reviews and hiking videos 👍
When your ultras are done, get some of the Arc aerios FL mid. Thats what I did.
Thanks so much! Really cool to hear the Atom video was helpful and you've had a good experience overall. Despite the strangely long arms the old Skylines are really nice
He put the graffiti writers and rackers im weakk🤣🤣 got my like
I grew up in a ski town. Arc’teryx was always considered the “granola gucci.” To see it sky rocket even more, it’s pretty lame IMO.
Are you old enough to remember when Sun Ice was the ski gear of choice for the rich?
I work in the film industry, and I noticed a few months ago that the only the hardest working and most dedicated individuals brandished an Arc’teryx garment in one form or another. It’s how I found the brand, I feel like it makes you look like a professional.
Definitely wearing Arc'teryx to my next job interview 😎
Oh very nice, just looked into their urban backpacks and really like them! If my current backpack won't make it anymore, I'll probably get one of theirs
I found a vintage arcteryx wind jacket, the tag said 1992? It's the best thing I own. Love it
Niiiice, right at the start of Arc's life!
Ant
How do you feel about pieces like chest rigs or bandoliers?
This guy I met hiking used to say "Goretex = plastic bag technology" still cracks me up
its great for getting up too!
For climbers arc'teryx has been an important brand for a long time (they began making harnesses). Dead bird has been keeping me in jackets for over a decade. I'm not sure how I feel about the whole fashion thing (hopefully they maintain quality and customer service which have been top notch), but I am not surprised because their gear has a very unique aesthetic that is extremely sleek and cool. I guess I can start wearing my climbing gear in town. I might have to see if I can sell some of my "vintage" arc'teryx at a killing...
The music is back! :D
They have the best fit & construction in outdoor clothing but the price reflects that.
My opinion is based on 20yrs of climbing/mountaineering (and a few years working at an outdoor clothing retailer).
Appreciate the persona music c:
New comer, love the brand, quality never goes out of style.
Shit, Arc'teryx was big in the Graff scene. That's how I knew about it 🤷♂️
me too nyc writer was giving award to who racked the most jackets and this was before the pandemic
Be great if you could review some Montane pieces, great British outdoor brand with the quality and design worth looking at.
Just found a Grotto beanie on sale for 23$ instead of 40!, a pretty good steal for a (sadly) hyped beanie that is sold out everywhere. I’ll rock this nice beanie on my hikes for sure 🤙
I’ve always been aware of this brand, but this guy at work talks about Arcteryx the way I talk about Patagonia or LuluLemon so I’ve been thinking about actually picking some up recently. It seems pretty solid from what he’s described about it. I’m not a big fan of the logo though.
@this is antwon unrelated to the video but what do you think of project x techwear it’s affordable but is it worth it
Do not buy Project X paris, it’s just a cringe brand with a failed tech aesthetics, and it sucks tbh
My first AT piece was a Sigma LT in 2002. Great stuff but always felt like a poseur as I did not free climb El Capitan or scale walls of ice. Now, I don't feel so bad...
I just love KIT!!!! Couldn’t care less who buys it, all I would say is take your time selecting the right jacket for your needs. It will end up costing you less, 90% don’t need an alpha sv. Also if you love the expensive stuff check out 66 north!
I bought several pieces in the sales for outdoor use, and have been surprised by the fashion thing: been stopped in the street wearing them. Mountain Equipment and Rab are really more my speed - at full price, anyway.
Mountain equipment is just as good if not better imo
@@Mousevengeance I really like and rate their stuff.
Rag & Bone?
Not surprised that the recent rise is purely clout based. Their actual items are very mediocre for the asking prices imo. Great video Ant!
I always saw Adidas collabing with this brand. And your my to go guy for tech and outdoor wear. I am glad you made a video explaining the brand and why it hype
Adidas collabs were because they were the corporate owner of Arc'teryx from 2001 to 2005. Now they're majority owned by some Chinese retail company.
The hype only went up after the big conglomerates bought and sold them. That production was off shored and quality dropped at the same time is no coincidence.
Would love to hear your thoughts on klattermusen! It seems in the last few seasons they have been marketing themselves more towards urban wear and in Stockholm i see more and more people outside the climbing community wearing it
Idk about their clothes but i bought a bag from them recently and it's really great. it's kinda trendy being a fairly bright yellow side bag, but it's definitely stuck true to it's utility and actual usability
@@its_A2BS yeah i have a bag and a woolly gilet, both look great and are tough as nails, super dependable!
I want a video about how covid-19 has changed techwear. It's had a huge effect on fashion in general from streetwear to high fashion so there's no reason to think techwear hasn't changed. I mean what's your take on this? I've seen some comments about a 90's and early 00's extreme sport renaissance in the comments. I've also seen so many comfy fit's lately with fleece or wool sweaters.
I didn't know anything about this brand through fashion stuff. I just liked their fitting lol
Also take a look at Tilak, strong ties with Errolson Hugh.
I have one of their Loke Ventile jackets which I wear every time I go outside. Goretex is cool but ventile is cooler.
I am really glad that people see outdoor brands as fashionable, but I fear for major fashion houses bringing something out that is non-functional and only looks good. Then fast fashion retailers come out with clones of that and it floods the market.
Klattermusen, Patagonia, and snow peak are also cool but anything you can find in an outdoor sports shop that fits right is good.
- Thanks for the tip on " Tilak " will take a look ,
I'm actually looking for more casual sports gear with technical materials ..
Labels like " satisfy " , " isaora " also " newline halo " ..
I have been getting Arc’teryx LEAF specifically for performance and performance only. I wear the wool base layer set and look at all the strange people with big heavy winter jackets on. So funny how people just choose to buy the wrong clothing for the increasingly random weather.
Gonna hold onto my beams jacket for a while
Gorpcore bouta go craaazy this yr
I’ve been using Arcteryx since 09, I am an outdoorsy person and I’m mostly bothered about it’s performance, where it is amazing, I’ve barely bought any other brand since then because of that so not so bothered about it’s image, more it’s performance outdoors.
I have adhd and often struggle with sensory overload. Getting wet or cold is very stressful, and hard winds break my brain too.
Living in Finland gives you a lot of opportunities to experience nasty weather, so finding gore-tex was a huge relief!!!
My first GT softshell jacket was an Arcteryx. Knew nothing about the brand back then, but was impressed by it's nice (womens) fit with
extra-long sleeves, large zip pockets and adjustable hood. After 8 years of use (and a couple of washes) the jacket still performs like new :)
Arcteryx LEAF... That's amazing stuff there
Ian Connor also wore it in 2019 that’s when I found out about it
Make a vid on steep tech, underrated tnf section in my opinion.
Look a couple of weeks back 👀
So I worked on the venom 2 production, the shooting crew wrap gift was a black Arc'teryx jacket with a venom two logo on the left arm, during a recent shoot I got to close to a lamp and it melted the arm, I am gutted.
Ahhh man that sucks, sounds sick! Maybe you could spin it as extra 'Venom detail' or something
The pieces hold better value on the secondary market now which is a good thing. I jusy hope the brand doesn't start hiking up (pun intended) the prices further now as they are already expensive.
It'll be HIKED up if you want a shitty Palace logo on, as long as mainline stays as is, I'm not arsed.
Where can I get whaterproof/watterepellent pants? Any brandzz?
I've been vibin nanamica and and wander a lot. Have a look. I got a nanamica olive m-151 cargos made from cordura. Have a look. Or arcteryx for something less out there
Arc have a wide range of pants but they’re mostly straight leg cut, not the classic techwear tapered style we like but they’re easy to get tailored.
I ordered a couple of pairs in a 32w short leg (Creston and Lefroy) but found the zip fly was too short which made them impractical. At least Arc customer service were great - free shipping, fee return and very quick refunds.
You get better value with Columbia. And equal or superior technology in many cases.
What's the best Arcteryx for windy weather?
any shell with a hood,
especially goretex cause its proof against everything😎😎😎
Arc employee said that Veilance line is especially popular in Japan. Why so?
Arcteryx and Veilance , the Best ever.
Comedian Rhod Gilbert also wore Arc’teryx while appearing on Taskmaster
The Bird Head Toque is 🔥, but sold out everywhere!
Funny enough I am (potentially) one of the few whose interest peaked thanks to the skate/graffiti side of arcteryx, as a Minnesotan bordering Canada it’s always been around as an outdoor brand, but I really dove into the brand after getting its exposure in those worlds, around that time I was lucking out in thrift shops grabbing 1,000+ dollar jackets for 5-10 dollars and authenticating them at our local store... good times
Are those lego modulars in the back??
To add to your part about arcteryx gaining credibility for using gore-tex, it should be known that gore-tex wouldn't be what it is today without arcteryx working with them for decades. Arcteryx helped develop gore-tex to match their performance requirements.
Killy had a huge impact on their popularity in the more public sort of eye.
Now i really want a piece from arcteryx . Also cool video Ant
The Atom Lt is a good start. It's good for everyday wear down to 50 ish Fahrenheit. I've been complimented wearing one even though it's 3+ years old with some gear tape patches.
@@QuickQuips nice , ill look it up
@@kostakisx107 Check the outlet and used sections too for a good deal. Outdoor Lab loves the Gamma LT.
www.outdoorgearlab.com/reviews/clothing-mens/softshell-jacket/arcteryx-gamma-lt-hoody
And outdoor crunch prefers the proton lt for breathability. It's a Patagonia Nano Air competitor.
outdoorcrunch.com/proton-lt-vs-atom-lt/
@@QuickQuips ok , thanks a lot
Damn. At least I grabbed a lot of their snap button down shirts and a few soft shells before the hype. Last thing I'd want them to be even more expensive. Even with my outlet and used gear shopping.
Tbf moving away from Gore-Tex isn't neccessarily diluting your brand from aperformance perspective, it's a valid move once you've reached a certain size. Gore's important patents have expired and at this point, Gore-Tex' biggest advantage is their outright ridiculous mindshare when it comes to waterproof membranes. Though that could also change quickly, considering the greenwashing trend in a lot of outdoor companies and the fact that greenwashing a prodcut that relies on ePTFE membranes is nigh impossible. At some point, developing in-house, proprietary technology just becomes a ton cheaper and much less of a pain.
That's very true and a good point. On top of that a lot of people don't necessarily need the level of water resistance Gore-Tex (or an equivalent 3l membrane) offers, so 'less performance' in that respect is not necessarily a bad thing because you might get greater comfort or breathability (or a lower price!) as a resukt
is the 2020s gonna see a gorpcore/techwear xtreme outdoors aesthetic that was so prevalent in the 90s? :D
Kinda hope so, some very cool 80s/90s performance gear out there
Yeah because of the extreme weather accelerating the trend probably.
Weird how it's popularity now has more to do with Veblen hype ("Expensive means good!") of cheaper, lower qualit current Arc'teryx, than the product requirements and manufacturing that made the pre-2001 stuff expensive in the first place. High performance specialist mountain and ice climbing gear made in Vancouver.
Now it's just another WPB membrane shell made in Vietnam or Indonesia that sells for 5x the price of the WPB membrane shells made beside it in the same factories. Ironically often for low cost higher performance outdoor brand Mountain Equipment Co-op (who basically just initially copied the business model of REI Co-op in Seattle, but did expand to designing their own gear rather than just importing existing stuff), also founded and product designed in Vancouver long before Arc'teryx.
What Arc'teryx did is develop excellent, but very niche, specialized equipment for a very select hardcore outdoors clientele and made it to a very high standard locally in Vancouver. That justified the price at the time. "Made in Canada", "ethical" wages, environmental "standards". Then they quietly off-shored more mainstream outdoors gear to cheap labour countries (like everyone else to be fair) for the casual outdoors people who would hear how awesome it was from the super hardcore climbers. Kinda a bait and switch. Then Adidas bought them and brought them out of the mountains with collabs, and it was all down the hype mountain from there...
Still decent stuff, just extraordinarily overpriced compared to other functional gear literally made in the same factories.
can't wait for the brand to start costing my leg.
thats veilance for you
glad that bought my TNF products have goretex. Probably will switch to a different brand once they finally bite the dust.
Iv been wearing them since the mid 2000s. They supply the US Marine Corp with packs and gortex.
Great, CCP company is supplying US military now!!
I found a website called kyogen society idk kinda seems like a scam anyone else?
Arc'teryx became a fashion brand year's ago. Nobody that actually spends time outdoors can afford this stuff; production is no longer in Canada and the employees that cared founded another brand called Westcomb.
Thinking about selling some BD cams to fund a beanie. HMU if interested.
I live in Canada and arctyrex is out of the question, its either Canada Goose, Moose Knuckles or Moncler if you feel saucy. Arctyrex simply isn’t warm enough and made in China.
amazing value! will just start doing a case study assignment in my strategic marketing course and your video really helped me distort and break down what i already kinda expected about this hyped and cool brand.
Amazing! That's great that you found it useful. Good choice of brand to use for your assignment too 🤓
Ded bird brand be coming to a JD sports near you
No please 😰
The beams x Arcteryx collabs are for the ages... never seen something so crazy and beautiful
Arc' Teryx is norm-core in Vancouver.
every mother and dad own an arteryx jacket in Montreal, it ain't fashion
Arc'teryx has been owned by ANTA sports a Chinese company since 2019.
Arc'teryx is great, most comfortable shoes I've ever owned. I love how the jackets etc don't raise up when you raise your arms. It's kind of worrisome if it's getting super popular with people who don't care as much about durability and functionality because the quality is probably going to go down. Five ten switched focus to biking and the guide tennies are absolute garbage: which lead me to la sportiva, and then I got a pair of konseal shoes to see what you got for the extra 50 bucks over la sportiva which was way more comfort and functionality. I get diminishing returns for quality and I get paying a hair more for a name because you can say oh it's this, I know it's good. But if I have to pay a ton more for trendy bs I'm done with the brand at that point.
If you guys like Arc'Teryx check out Icebreaker. Performance wool from NZ
Love my Icebreaker gear
Arcteryx is the best 👌🏼
If you’re thinking of making room in your wardrobe for those new Arc pieces then I’d be happy to take your Alpine jacket off your hands 😉
I hate the palace collab. So uninspiring and damaging the brand image imo. The next Jil Sander is pretty promising tho, lets hope
I'm someone who enjoys the outdoors and skateboarding, so I see where you're coming form in terms of brand image for Arc'Teryx. But Palace is kinda like the Arc'Teryx of skateboarding; a more underground company that was more interested in sport and intended use than hype and fashion. Though Palace has evolved to have many collabs with other brands, those collabs are just genuinely out of fun and creativity instead of hype.
@@angelnatividad4183 I more refer to the end products. Palace's design language with big logos here and there just not makes sense for Arc imo. If you read hypebeast interview with Arc's designer few years ago, they said they don't believe about hype which translated to more toughtful collab with Beams for example. It's like they have given up.
@@Devananta-Rafiq I see I see. I personally do not like huge logos. I guess the big logos VS a more minimalist design is just a preference? I will definitely be taking a look at that article though!
Dead bird to the moon
🚀 ARC GO BRRR 📈
If you work hard, busy adulting, love hiking, try Decathlon!
Atom LT gang rise up!
Yesssss so good
I hope Travis or Frank start wearing my beloved Regatta. 🤣
would buy performance cycling gear but they don't produce it
I found them because I started climbing and because winter in Norway basically requires it, but this makes me less likely to trust them with my money
Just dipped my toes this morning by ordering some Veilance pants and shirts. Can't wait to get in on the fun with this goodness ;)
Nice! What did you go for? Lots of nice things in SS21
Cambre pants (that denim looks intriguing), Convex LT pants (because moving to a hot&humid country soon), and one of the Frame shirts you recommended (in dire need of quality basics). Very much looking forward to a more visually toned down side of tech wear to see how it can mix with other styles.
you're like trap lore ross of techwear :D
Predicting that Salomon will be the next technical brand that will get hyped (2023 on runways ;)
Salomon are doing super well at the moment too - no coincidence that both Salomon and Arc'teryx are owned by the same parent company 👀
@@ThisIsAntwon o rly? Noice!
salomon been hyped already