Arc’teryx x Beams Team Up for Revamped set of Patchwork Jackets

Before Arc’teryx was found in the wardrobes of moodboard posers and Drake-level rappers, the outdoor specialists were well ingrained in underground streetwear and have been a contemporary of Japanese firm BEAMS since 2001, sporadically teaming up over the past 23 years to drop palatable presentations of refined outerwear that always sell out with the quickness. 

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Just as mercurial as the GORE-TEX fabric that Arc’teryx uses, recent BEAMS drops have opted for clean colourings, complete with tasteful branding and the usual high performance DNA from Arc’teryx, materialised across star sellers like the Beta and Atom Jackets alongside tough-wearing accessories.

Until recently, Arc’teryx x Beams was limited to Japan-exclusive releases and in the spirit of worldwide gorp domination, the duo are peddling their collaborative wares on the global stage.

Continuing the patchwork motive featured in previous collaborations, the latest effort brings about options for both men and women, alongside Mantis back and waist packs to be patch-worked by BEAMS, resulting in a continuation of the Japanese Boro aesthetic over the handy accessories.

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It’s not unreasonable to label the Arc’teryx Atom LT ‘the best jacket money can buy’, thanks to its warmth-to-weight ratio, all-round articulation and everyday wearability. Now that BEAMS has blessed the beast of a rig with wintery shades of black, white, grey and light blue, finished with big-bird branding, the Atom LT leaves no debate as to its standing within the ‘top tier jacket’ conversation.

Coinciding with its dead-bird brother, the Beta’s waterproof capabilities are made even ‘drippier’ with updated patchwork stylings, enlarged shoulder logo and subtly stitched BEAMS wordmark on the forearm.

The latest Arc’teryx x BEAMS collaboration will be available for pre-sale from December 2nd on Beams. Global release details are currently unknown.