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What is Gorp-core? The odd moniker comes from the phrase “good old raisins and peanuts”, referring to popular snacks brought along to activities associated with the aesthetic- such as hiking, rock climbing, and camping. Gorp-core incorporates workwear and functional outdoor attire into everyday outfits in a way that is explorative and free from gender constrictions.

The concept for this photoshoot was pitched by our Junior Creative Director Kristina Wise, who has a background in construction and a love for the outdoors. “When I first learned about the Gorpcore aesthetic, I was super excited because, as an outdoors person, I already had a lot of pieces that fit the aesthetic and essentially had been participating in it without knowing the name for it,” said Wise.

Gorp-core allows individuals to delve deeper into their gender expression, as the aesthetic is largely composed of what is typically considered “men’s wear”. With the current binary state of the fashion industry, this aesthetic has created a space that reinforces the idea that clothing is not gendered. “Any one can wear it, and depending on styling can lean into their own gender expression,” said Wise.