Once upon a time (read: five years ago), you could spot a city-dwelling gorpcore devotee a mile away. It was the Arc’teryx-clad commuter, braving the mild inconvenience of the Tube dressed like they were en route to climb a mountain. Or the Patagonia-fleece-wrapped creative director, meticulously layering a Salomon shell jacket over their tailored trousers.
Today, the great outdoors has become a powerful source of inspiration in luxury fashion — at least, according to the Autumn/Winter 2025 men’s runways. Whether it’s Louis Vuitton’s sakura pink ski suits, Sacai’s bejewelled, gear-laden ensembles, or Kiko Kostadinov’s high fashion raincoats, luxury is redefining what it means to be adventure-ready. There were even rugged lumberjack plaids at Prada and Junya Watanabe — pieces that look particularly suited for chopping wood and lighting campfires, marking a distinct departure from the usual razor-sharp tailoring. It’s not just apparel; Cartier is also embracing the aesthetic, turning the humble carabiner into a diamond-encrusted belt loop watch.
