London has entered hibernation mode. Seas of oversized black puffer jackets filing into the tube, the collective slap of UGG boots on the city streets bracing the brisk chill, scarves as wide as the Channel wrapped around the aching necks of commuters, longing for a holiday at best - or at the very least, a decent back crack. Naturally, we look for a hit of dopamine when the climate isn’t delivering - and it seems that the style set has found exactly that in Arc’teryx’s ‘Bird Torque Beanie.
’ You may also like Simple, sporty and perfectly ‘gorpy,’ said knitted headpiece has been embraced by East Londoners and alpine enthusiasts alike. Featuring the Arc'teryx wordmark and bird logo knitted into a soft, snug fabric, the beanie has earned the number one spot among street style aficionados - a far cry from its original mountaineer audience. Founded in 1989 in North Vancouver, Arc’teryx specialises in durable, weather-resistant clothing and equipment for climbing, hiking, and extreme conditions.
With a focus on precision craftsmanship and minimalist design, the brand has remained a leading choice for outdoor adventurers and professionals. Not a Hackney hipster in sight. However, with the rise of ‘ gorpcore ,’ a term coined in May 2017 to embody all things utilitarian, outdoor apparel brands such as Arc’teryx, Salomon, Helly Hansen and Spyder gained momentum among European inner-city dwellers.
With cosy comfort becoming the number one priority for those wading .