There was a time when functionality and fashion were mutually exclusive. If you wanted to wear the latest cutting-edge clothes, you had to resign yourself to being uncomfortable. That all changed when the so-called gorpcore trend first took off. Now, the line that separates uber-practical, performance-based apparel and high-end fashion is thinner than mountain air, and you’re just as likely to see functional, outdoorsy pieces on the Fashion Week front row as you are at a Lake District campsite.
It’s good news from a practical perspective. By incorporating a few key function-meets-fashion items into your rotation you can increase comfort and elevate your style game in one fell swoop.