Gorpcore glasses
What does gorpcore mean?
Gorpcore is a fashion trend built on functional outdoor gear: the clothes and equipment people wear to hike, climb and camp, worn as everyday style. The name comes from "gorp", the trail mix hikers carry. Technical shells, trail shoes and utility bags are the classic pieces.
Gorpcore glasses follow the same idea. Instead of a fashion frame, the reference is sport and mountain eyewear: a wraparound shape, a vented frame, and mirrored lenses.
What makes glasses gorpcore?
Most gorpcore sunglasses share a few traits:
- A wraparound frame that follows the curve of the face, borrowed from trail, ski and cycling eyewear.
- Mirror or flash-coated lenses in silver, red, green or purple.
- Technical materials and visible construction: injection-moulded, 3D printed or metal frames rather than plain acetate.
- Open, vented temple designs and a lightweight build.
Gorpcore sunglasses from STRATOS GLASSES
STRATOS GLASSES makes one form, the G01, in three materials: Vanta in polished black SLA resin, Lucent in clear SLA resin, and Astra in TC4 titanium. Each is available with four mirror lenses (Luna, Sol, Verde and Iris) and a case included with every pair.
How to style gorpcore glasses
Wear them the way the trend intends: with technical layers, a shell jacket, trail shoes or a cap. A black frame is the easiest place to start, a clear frame is the quietest, and a metal frame is the statement. Match the lens colour to one accent in your outfit, or go silver for something neutral.
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Questions
What are gorpcore glasses?
Sunglasses inspired by outdoor and sport eyewear, usually wraparound frames with mirror lenses, worn as everyday style.
What does gorpcore mean?
Gorpcore is a fashion trend that uses functional outdoor gear as everyday clothing. The word comes from "gorp", the hiking trail mix.
Where can I buy gorpcore sunglasses?
STRATOS GLASSES sells gorpcore sunglasses in black, clear and titanium frames at stratosglasses.com.