techwearとは 意味・読み方・使い方

発音

• (Received 発音) IPA^(key): /ˈtɛkwɛə(ɹ)/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈtɛkwɛ(ə)ɹ/, [ˈtʰɛkwɛɚ], [ˈtʰɛkwɛɹ]

名詞

techwear (uncountable)

1. A style of fashion which uses technical fabrics and materials (those designed かつ engineered for a particular application) with the goal of creating highly functional and practical clothing influenced by cyberpunk and futurist aesthetics.
   • 2018 April 17, Alex Rakestraw, “Meet the DIY Geniuses Making Their Own Techwear Garments”, in Highsnobiety‎^[1], archived from the original on 2018-04-18:

     While the DIY tech scene is unhindered by the genre's advanced constructions and materials, the one trait it can't escape is techwear's notoriously-high price point.

   • 2021 July 22, Ryan Yip, “Techwear: what it is and where to find it”, in The Ubyssey‎^[2], archived from the original on 2022-09-03:

     Although techwear often appears in darker colour, this is not to be mistaken with dark wear; both aesthetics can look similar but it is best not to confuse them. Especially in front of techwear fanatics, some can get really defensive about their beloved fashion aesthetics and trust me, you do not want to partake in such an argument.

   • 2022 February 1, Nick Thompson, “What Your Favourite Techwear Brand Says About You”, in VICE‎^[3], archived from the original on 2022-08-10:

     Chunky outdoor jackets were once the preserve of skiers and doomsday preppers, but techwear in its many guises now permeates streetwear like never before.