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PRINTS: PLAID Outdoor Performance Gear/Wear 2015 Part 1

  OR/SLC-NYC Prints are becoming more common in outdoor clothing...bold abstracts, nature inspired or heritage patterns like plaid...there's a lot of each- for the next season. Camo----THE dominant print=written up in a separate post . Pictured: Eco-Vessel Timax™ Triple Insulated Kids Stainless Steel container with screw cap-$22.95 New dyes and digital imagery print techniques added a lot of visuals to this year's mix---and it will be interesting to see how consumers incorporate these 'statement' clothing pieces--- with the more neutral colored items -they already own....in addition to easy to wear as wardrobe accents-accessories. Technical attributes of outdoor gear/wear might be the most important decision making requirement for outdoors' types-but how it looks-def. right up there too-with so many choices. Some Highlights: PLAID From Dakine ...smart collection of 21 prints for women-in backpacks and lifestyle- everyday haulers. Pictured ...

WOOL= HIGH PERFORMANCE FASHION/ACCESSORIES-TECH FABRICS F/W 2015

Fairly obsessed with American brand Stormy Kromer ...offers up slew of  hats to wear anywhere-all rifts on its Original iconic storm proof style. Pictured-for women the Button Up ($44.99) wool/nylon blend, 100% cotton flannel lining, Made in the USA SLC/OR Highlights from: Stormy Kromer, Wolverine, Woolrich, Smith, Filson, Tilley, Icebreaker, SmartWool, Chaos, Vibram FiveFingers, Chaco, Timberland, Fjällräven, Toad&Co., Bergans of Norway, Sherpa Adventure Gear, Mountain Khakis, Krimson Klover WHAT: For nearly a decade-clothing/accessories exhibitors at Outdoor Retailer (since we've been going)... have always purveyed technically proficient apparel, socks, hats, shoes (etc)...to fit individuals enjoying mountain trail/lakeside/camping  to urban byways-places--particularly labels aimed out the 'adventure' travellers. Original and Mercantile Peninsula Hat Stormy Kromer Mercantile collabs with Wolverine= Peninsula Cap (bridging the Upper and lower ...