Alright, so the other day, I got this idea stuck in my head – I needed to figure out which celebrities are rocking Arc’teryx gear. You know, that high-end outdoor brand that’s become super trendy lately? Yeah, that one. So, I dove headfirst into this little project of mine, and let me tell you, it was quite the adventure.
First, I started off with a simple Google search. I just typed in “celebrities wearing Arc’teryx” and boom, a ton of stuff popped up. I saw a bunch of articles and some random social media posts, but nothing too organized. I needed a better way to tackle this, a more systematic approach, you know?
Gathering the Data
I thought to myself, “What if I made a list? A big one?” So, I started compiling a list of celebrity names that I thought might wear the brand. I included some obvious ones like Drake and Frank Ocean, and then I added some others that I wasn’t so sure about. This was just the beginning, my rough draft. I went to the Arc’teryx official Instagram account, found it has 2 million followers, and I began to look at each post to see if there was a celebrity figure and collect them.
Next, I hit up social media. I scoured Instagram, Twitter, you name it. I searched for hashtags like #arcteryx and #arcteryxleaf (that’s their tactical line, by the way). I was looking for any photos or mentions of celebrities wearing their gear. I even checked out fan accounts and those dedicated fashion pages – you know the ones that tell you what a celebrity was wearing in a particular photo? Yeah, those. I found an account called “aligeorgehinkins” that had a post about Tom Hardy, Virgil Abloh, and Drake wearing Arc’teryx LEAF, this gave me more clues.
Digging Deeper
After I had a decent-sized list, I started digging deeper. I wanted to know more than just “who” was wearing the brand, I wanted to know “why” and “when.” I read some articles to get a feel for the whole Arc’teryx phenomenon. Turns out, it’s not just about looking cool (though that’s definitely part of it). The brand’s got a reputation for making some seriously high-quality gear, which is why it’s popular with outdoor enthusiasts and, apparently, graffiti writers. Also, I’ve noticed a TikTok trend where people are testing the waterproofness of Arc’teryx jackets in the shower, which is a testament to their quality.
I learned that the brand’s popularity kinda exploded in recent years, especially among Gen Z and millennials, particularly in the U.S. and Canada. And in Asia, it’s huge because of the streetwear scene. It’s all tied to hip-hop and those Japanese tastemakers from back in the day. It’s wild how fashion trends work, right?
The Results
After hours of scrolling, searching, and note-taking, I finally had a pretty solid list of celebrities who wear Arc’teryx. I even found some pictures to go with it. But more than that, I had a better understanding of why this brand has become so popular. It’s a mix of functionality, style, and that whole “cool factor” that comes with celebrity endorsements. Oh, and let’s not forget the parent company, Amer Sports. They own a bunch of other brands like Salomon and Wilson. It’s all connected, man.
So yeah, that’s my story. It started with a simple question and turned into a full-blown research project. I had fun with it, though. It’s always interesting to see how fashion, culture, and celebrity influence intersect. And who knows, maybe I’ll start rocking some Arc’teryx myself. I mean, if it’s good enough for Drake and a bunch of graffiti writers, it’s probably good enough for me, right?.
