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SOLID ON Color-ORANGE Part 4 2015 Performance Wear

DYNAFIT- a lot of colors on these ladies. Primaloft hooded jacket- Radical Primaloft skirt,  Chugach Windstopper jacket+pant, +Radical Primaloft skirt,  OR/SIA/NYC Bergans of Norway, Big Agnes, Black Diamond, Dynafit, Grundens, Giro We are confident:  orange is not the new black--- For outerwear and some casual pieces, as the main deal or as trim...highly visible-bold orange is popular as a standout tone...in snowy environments or packed retail racks....aimed at the performance type of customers. Not present-more mild demure tones ---of this fiery shade...as in pale pumpkin shade-which is very autumnal, imo. one of the best launches in a tech pieces collection- delivered by Black Diamond...here's hoping the new team up top also delivers--- the love this brand of apparel deserves. Recon Shell in Octane ( women's ), integrated stretch powder skirt, dual internal stretch mesh pockets, 2 outer zip ones, compatible ski helmet hood w/ Cohaesive™ triple cord ci...

Outdoor Wear/Gear-SOLID ON:Navy+Black Part 1

Outdoor Retailer/SIA-NYC Performance-Athletic Apparel, Footwear+Gear: Armada Skis, ColdPruf, Dare 2B, Emu, Hoka One One, Icebreaker, Obermeyer, POC Sports, Polartec, Revo, Seirus Innovation, Snow Peak, Topo Designs, Transpack Research Survey says ...about 70-75% of purchase yays or nays are ruled by color, We def think that way...and for Fall/Winter 2015...in addition to print s + plaid s-there's plenty of solid stuff-tonal wise...in the 'basic' neutrals... from stitch to stitch-or tinged up with colorful trims. NAVY Surprised---we didn't see more navy in this season-BUT that came in the most recent Spring 2016 collections we just saw. (Later post). Snow Peak Design -clean Japanese aesthetic...quilted wind tough, insulated jogger style knickers-adjustable buckle waist, snap close+zipper, ribbed hem cuffs...we would't say figure flattering but cozy---like wearing a sleeping bag Collab= TOPO DESIGNS x GIRO -sha...