25 Wardrobe Styles You Can Take From Cafe To The Top Of A Literal Mountain

Despite the fact that it crops up as a prevailing trend every winter fashion week, the GORP phenomenon seems to have a fair amount of staying power. Taking its name from the hiking-adjacent acronym for the popular trail mix of 'Good Ol' Raisins and Peanuts', Gorpcore is effectively a subgenre of modern day streetwear that takes the bulk of its inspiration from hiking and outdoors gear, often combined with minimalist streetwear staples to create outfits that are versatile, sleek and modern, often with a more relaxed fit. Of course, with the amount of GORE-TEX and ripstop nylon that's often incorporated, it also makes for a pretty practical way to dress while maintaining a sense of refined style that stands out.

The success of the GORP movement has led to a number of the subgenre's staples – think The North Face puffer jackets and Salomon hiking shoes – becoming essential fashion items across a huge range of different style sets. But to really nail the look in a way that'll carry you from the cafe to the top of a literal mountain, you need a few essentials.