RIP Nikelab ACG 😢 FW18 Collection & Alternatives 

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RIP affordable acronym

One day I'll find a FW16 ACG Alpine in black. One day....

Not gonna lie, this has to be my favorite ACG season. Hear me out, it is the most experimental collection that Errolson Hugh has made (in my opinion). It is super interesting to see him experimenting with more out there designs and seeing what he can do with some colors. I get that it isn't as "tech" as the techwear fans would want, but looking at it from a fashion point of view I think it is really strong. In my opinion the pattern is actually really nice, it reminds me of snow, which is rather fitting seeing as this is a winter collection. I also think that the designs of the pieces are very cool, you have all the ways that the long jacket can have the neck piece attached, which has nice functionality and looks really cool, and the more technical nature (of the construction) of some of the garments is cool to see. I also think that the pieces would honestly be much worse if they were in all black because that is getting so overdone by other brands and by Acronym itself, so it is a very bold and distinctive design choice to have the colors and it could lead to wayyyyyy more interesting tech fits that incorporate colors into their aesthetic. I also like having some pieces that are stuffed, because I personally like not having to always have a shell then two layers under, I like being able to throw on a t-shirt and a warm down jacket and not have to deal with the extra layers, and also warmth in cold weather is another type of functionality. Overall I love this collection, but everyone's tastes are their own and fashion is subjective so think whatever you want to think.

ACG go sicko mode

hopped on the techwear train too late... still hit F and ordered a pair of the cargos in black this morning so I could still have a taste before it was gone forever

Id definitely be curious if adidas can step up now and do something a bit more worth while, their current collabs have been pretty lack luster, ive only really liked adidas x kolor. I still think Nikelab are going to adobt the tech aesthetic of nike ACG and develop off that.

I really think techwear needs more color. While I'm not a fan of the toxic greens and yellows I respect the risks

Nike tech pack cargo pants are killer. It’s cheaper than Nike lab and looks nice. I think it’s inspired by Acg cargo pants.

The long jacket this year (black and OD) is the only interesting piece imo. It feels like Nike "took back" ACG, for the worst. Thank god Stone Island's Shadow Project is still pretty dope. SS19 looks crazy good too.

glad its over. the past few collections was garbage.

Do a review of Descente ALLTERRAIN product line please!

With the return of more vintage style ACG, we can only hope the same cycle will happen where eventually erlsn will come back 😭

That spatter pattern is garbage. It’s basically a default photoshop spatter brush. Not knocking Errolson Hugh, but I’ve seen him do astronomically better.

Hey antwon! Have you checked out new balance X eastlogue collab? I feel their stuff really fits into the techwear aesthetics as well as giving some unique identity into their style

Nike Canada hasn't stocked this stuff at all. I think after the last collection flopped, they decided not to bother. Nike Running has a lot of tech-focused pieces these days, and they're plain black! Obviously more on the athletic tech side. Veilance?

NikeLab ACG was truly ahead of its time. I was lucky enough to afford to pick up a few staple pieces (a White/Silver 2-in-1, Black/Navy 2-in-1, Yellow Alpine, and a few 2018 "Snow pattern" pieces) at the end of 2021. I don't see _anyone_ wearing _anything_ like it, even in the fairly large US city I live in.

Nike ACG will definitely be missed, this year's collection was lacking, but I still am a fan of a few of the pieces, especially the trench. Hugh tested the waters, and I'm interested to see where he goes with this new taste.

didn't like the collection at first but the more I see of it the more I like it. That black insulated jacket is fire and It's nice to see some actual new ideas being introduced as the standard tech wear stuff is just being rinsed

F We won´t forget you Nike ACG

Favorite piece is the FW17 Alpine Jacket ‘Dust Yellow’ printed. I fully agree with you on the latest prints Ant.. its too literal in my opinion! A winter jacket with a snowy looking pattern? No thanks.. When it comes to sleek prints + forward design.. GALL is still my number one joint ;)

Шатаут Александр Демидов😎

Good Techwear alternatives. In no particular order. Krakatau CloudBurst Riot Division Acronym Enfin Leve Aoku OrbitGear MXDVS Damascus POWHA 4dimension Y-3 Umoru AlphaMotif Demobaza UEG Nemen Italia (Nemen) ASRV The Soloist (Aoyama) Off White OSS_Official Tobias Birk Nielson Stone Island OrimonoBerlin SteelBack Guerrilla Group

Yo what size is that green Nikelab ACG jacket your wearing in the video?? I have the same one but mine is too big I got an XL and I'm about 6'0 foot 190 pounds. Just wondering because I need to sell mine and buy a large I think.. lmk tnx

That's my bro in the thumbnail. He doing big things with Nike. 🤟🏾🔥

Got the cargos from this season, downsized 1 size and actually really love them ( only with the pockets out tho )

I coped a $250 Nike tech shield jacket for 80 like a boss today

Okay I'm glad I'm not the only one that found that "polka dot" design fucking horrendous

The moment I get a serious grown up salary I don’t even have the option to buy my own. Dark fucking day!

Any colours ALWAYS better look than blacks...

ACG was the killer of selfoverhyped brands.

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I just bought this ACG INSULATED JACKET Though on th neck it has a zipper, like it came with a detachable hood or you can add one. Do you know anything about the hood that is missing?

ok this year sucks. in the fucking end, when i fucking have money to buy new nike tecc stuff they just die oh god oh fuck

Antwon, how would you wear the vest? Would you wear it under your jackets as a hype piece when you don't wear a backpack?

Antwon I just just picked up the FW18 ACG jacket AQ3531-010 it's really a good jacket also picked up the Nike Lab park they are both a great pick up

I've just recently grabbed a few old Nikelab ACG pieces. Two un-ACG branded (minimal branding versions) 2 in 1 jackets. And a pair of the deploy cargos from 18. I agree the photos from Nike for the deploy cargos dont do them any justice. But styled well and on the right body type they look great. I'm sad they dont make this stuff anymore. :(

Oh no just got this recommended and it hurts

Only pieces I'm not down with was the down jacket (pun intended) and accessories, mainly because I personally don't like wearing down jackets/coats and accessories. I bought the pants and am waiting for the other pieces to hit hit the clearance outlet or other sellers for cheaper. I personally like the fact that Errolson's ACG experimented and took risks instead of playing it safe and catered to the mass of boring color tones and predictable designs. I loved that Nikelab ACG was unpredictable and even though I prefer the older pieces I still can respect and appreciate the design of each piece (Except the Poncho. That thing was trash). But because it's the final collection people might feel like this was a cop out from Errolson and Nikelab and had expectations in the wrong place. My personal favorite from the entire NikeLab ACG Collection is the 2 in 1 System Jacket from FW 2016 and Cargo pants from FW 2016. Runner ups are the Alpine 2016/2017 iterations and the deploy jackets from this years SS. Unfortunately trying to find a replacement for the system jacket in a small will run me close to 1k, so eventually I will actually go and buy a good rep.

There was a clean black colorway for the hydration vest released earlier this year with Mathew Williams so ACG couldn't really do the same thing. Maybe with the black and white snow pattern though.

just copped a nike acg reversible beanie from tj maxx for $20...

100% agree. Better of the collection are ones without the color vomit patterns. I’d draw the line of crazy pattern that can still qualify as cool tech wear is the alpine from fw17 with the line pattern. Very sad that nikelab acg went out, and went out with such underwhelming pieces. I did manage to pick up my all time favorite piece: fw 2016 black alpine jacket. A piece to remember what once was.

Idk if you're still doing the affordable techwear series but I found a (polish?) brand called CROPP which has some tech inspired jackets and pants for ridiculously cheap

I copped the Fw18 black jacket. The modular hood and collar are worth a look - it can do old school acronym ninja hood plus face mask stuff. The pics on the Nike website do NOT do it justice, it looks like the kid in the photos has never worn a coat before. You can kind of see better fits in the promo video. The dotty stuff is terrible, but - I wonder if the season has ended with a whimper because of crappy Nike marketing? Mind you this is my first serious tech piece so I could be just blabbing.

The long coat that I bought, from the last collection, does not have the ACG in the chest. And its weird because I bought in nikelab Tokyo. Someone can explain ?

The stuff just seemed underwhelming after awhile. Nothing super grabbing and it’s been too far and few between. Maybe the NikeLab ACG style gear will just be rebranded as something else.

The flagship $650 gore tex coat in the collection is like $200 bux rn. People sleeping. I think it’s the nicest looking piece in the collection, and possibly even one of the nicest ever too in terms of nikelab acg parka length jackets. Yea the neon hits on the logo is a bit flashy, but at least jt doesn’t have the vomit patterns and it comes in black.

Don't worry boys, ACG will live on through Chinese rep makers.

hes done with acg but hes still gonna colab with em there will be a nike x ACRONYM clothing collection in future I'm hoping

NikeLab ACG was at the cutting edge, especially the Alpine dark and white. I flexed ACG every winter.

Really sad to see it go before I could go fully into it, and you just know that all of the better pieces from past collections will be INSANE in resale. Unfortunate for one of Techwear's biggest players to go out like this. I don't think there is something that will come up quickly to replace it, but I hope something will be there one day.

The amount of money I'd shell out for those old 2014 2-in-1 jackets :( RIP, maybe one day they'll be rereleased or pop up on resell somewhere

I have been binging your videos

Got a pair of the NikeLab ACG gloves today at a tjmaxx.

Yeah, the actually line sucks!

Ya Boi here! So, this collection sold out in Canada when it was released on the 21 of Dec. By Sunday it was all gone and the page removed from the Nike website. I personally bought the Down parka in yellow with the beanie. It was worth every cent and I can honestly say it kept me dry and warm during the rainy New Years. These 2 items are my 1st and only Nikelab ACG Products. Big hole in da heart bro.

There is new staff ACG at Nike site

If you look at the trends this winter it's not that wierd why there are bright colors end 3m detailing because many brands have made them so that you are visible in the winter darkness.

The pants of this fw18 season fits different from the others and look good like baggy pants but the pockets is just pointless stuff or as E would say it in his words , decoration... why this pockets would need to be fully covered at a moment ?

Do you know when the new ispa will be coming out? Im looking to cop myself lol. Ive heard a few dates but its up in the air still.

Where do I get those pants at 4:32 tho

Do you guys think futuristic looking clothing is automatically considered techwear or is there a category in fashion where this futuristic look has its own name?

Aphetamemes..... I loled at that... I'm in a dead silent office and got funny looks gg!

Also whats the alternative for Air Force 270's ....its sold out everywhere :(

COLOR IS IN. SORRY.

I just got a lab fleece hoodie in black and white but the blacks color is kinda worn down

The deploy pants are killer. One pocket out, one pocket in is winning

Wanted the gloves, couldn't find them. Cried. :( #eu

So far Riot Division has been my favorite brand (if only their pants game was higher)

sorry for your loss Anton Bauer

Just a warning, size down on the new acg pants. They are like 2 sizes too big

why did it end anyway? nike stopped feeling it?

Let's be honest, the last collection was a disappointment

I grabbed the black trench and cargos and they are pretty dope, part of me wishes there was a little bit more branding on the trench but hey. Also Errolson says on his last insta post on ACG “we’ll be back” ..so there’s that?

real shame it went out with a droop, feel like it was an A for effort though

Dude that ACG parka is to die for!

Hasnt acg been around for decades

Nike tech Pack is quite good as a repalce ... maybe not the most amazing quality But for the price point is preaty Nice

Got a pair of nike ispa react recently. Yeah, they are pretty cool :)

Jackson Pollock but make it techwear

check out Meanswhile..

I think the women collection looks better than men.

I lucked out and copped those pants

Civilized daikanyama is not bad too

The vest is the only thing I like from the collection

Antwon is the trent reznor of streetwear youtube

can we at least buy old ones

Waiting on vexed generation to return

selling olive alpine jacket, hmu if youre interested

Your chair go sicko mode

Tongue ties

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Sweet dreams, sweet prince...

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was eying those nikelab acg woven shorts, but now theyre gone...

What are the other pants around 4:30?

ultra F

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