Pride with Fishing & Hunting.

Two activities form the Columbia Black Label.

This season's Columbia Black Label collection focuses on items from the 1980s, when outdoor culture reached maturity. Of particular note are items based on fishing and hunting wear that embody the brand's identity. The collection looks back on the history of the past and presents these items, which have been updated for town use, along with style suggestions that incorporate the mood of the present day.

Photo_Taro Hirayama
Styling_Masaaki Ida
Hair & Make_Taro Yoshida
Model_Liviu
Text_Tetsu Takasuka
Edit_Yosuke Ishii

From Fishing.

The origin of the brand was created by the chairman himself.

In 1960, Gert Boyle, the chairman of Columbia Sportswear, developed a multi-pocket fishing vest for her husband and friends who enjoyed fly-fishing. As this fact shows, for Columbia, fishing wear is the origin of the brand and a symbolic item of the brand. Therefore, the brand has continued to produce fishing vests for a long time, making numerous updates. The practical design, including numerous pockets that have been carefully calculated for ease of use, has had a great impact on fashion, and is now incorporated into coordinated outfits for street wear. Wearing a fishing vest that is the crystallization of functional beauty, you will understand Columbia's unwavering identity.

The ad conveys Gert Boyle's thoughts and feelings.

The ad on the left details the functionality of each part. The ad on the right features "Mother. We thought 'Henry's Fork Vest' was perfect, . . except for the mother," Gart wrote in a copy of the ad. ." The copy tells us that Gart is very critical of the product.

Whenever Columbia has updated its fishing vests, its advertisements have always emphasized how much functionality has been improved. The items can be said to be the roots of the brand, developed by Chairman Gert Boyle himself, so the attention to detail is extraordinary. In the advertisements, of course, Gert Boyle appears as the "mother" of the product, giving it a compelling appeal.

To Urban Clothes with HENRY'S POINT™ VEST(with PONCHO)

Columbia Black Label〉Vest ¥39,000＋TAX、Cut and sewn ¥9,000＋TAX、Pants ¥16,000＋TAX、Columbia sneakers ¥10,000＋TAX (Columbia Sportswear)

Poncho and vest coordinate as a set. The short length of the poncho provides a perfect balance with the vest. The inner layer is a turtleneck knit, and the bottoms are slacks-type trousers, keeping the look urban and simple.

To Urban Clothes with HENRY'S POINT™ VEST(without PONCHO)

Columbia Black Label] Vest ¥39,000+TAX, Jacket ¥26,000+TAX, Shirt ¥15,000+TAX, Pants ¥15,000+TAX, Columbia Knit Cap ¥3,900+TAX, Sneakers 1TP 9T13,700+TAX (Columbia Sportswear)

Because it is a fishing vest of authentic construction, its presence in town use will stand out even more. This vest is styled to emphasize its functional beauty by matching it with a clean, elegant set-up style that can be worn on business as well.

This fishing vest is the perfect urban luggage wear.

HENRY'S POINT™ VEST ¥39,000+TAX

This is the third collaboration with "Mountain Research" led by Setsumasa Kobayashi, who has a deep knowledge of fishing vests. The waterproof and breathable poncho comes as a set with the vest, and can be stored in the back pocket to cope with sudden weather changes.

(L) The storage capacity is overwhelming, with a total of more than 20 pockets, both inside and outside. Also, the wool patch on the left chest for hanging the fly is removable.
(M) A large zipped pocket is also provided on the inside. Every inch of the bag is made with practicality in mind.
(R) A zippered pocket on the back of the bag can hold a set of ponchos. . Of course, it can also be used to hold a large piece of luggage.

From Hunting.

Authentic functionality that even hunters approve of.

Hunting is a major outdoor sport in the U.S., and outdoor stores usually have hunting sections. Columbia has long focused on hunting wear and offers authentic items. Its reputation is so high that many stores carry its lineup. Although hunting clothes are not so familiar in Japan, they are still filled with functional details that are unique to "Columbia. A typical example is the "Quad Parka," which was released in the 1980s. The Quad Parka was equipped with a bullet casing holder inside the pocket for storing bullets, and an interchange system that allows the liner to be attached or detached, demonstrating its uniqueness. This season, such an item has been revived with a new name and a modern arrangement. Now you can enjoy its functionality as street wear.

. fully showcases the outstanding performance of the product.

The ads also emphasize the use of a single piece of fabric from the sides to the sleeves, which makes it easier to move the arms when holding the rifle, as well as the use of a unique interchange system. The advertisement on the right also features "Mother" and assures the viewer of its reliability.

The Omni Quad Parka, on which the Hunt Harbor Jacket was based, was extensively advertised for its practicality as hunting wear. This is only possible in the U.S., where hunting is a well-established outdoor sport. The combination of its superior functionality and the appealing effect of the advertisements earned it a high reputation among hunters.

To Urban Clothes with HUNT HARBOR™ JACKET

Columbia Black Label jacket ¥48,000+TAX, inner blouson ¥29,000+TAX, knit ¥11,000+TAX, shirt ¥15,000+TAX, pants ¥15,000+TAX, boots ¥11,000+TAX (Columbia Sportswear) ¥11,000+TAX, Hat ¥5,300+TAX (Columbia Sportswear)

The buffalo camo, which also looks great on the street scene, is a reproduction of the one used in the 80's. . By keeping the innerwear and bottom simple, the impactful pattern is further enhanced. The waterproof and breathable 3-layer fabric also shows its capabilities as street wear.

To Urban Clothes with DONALD HILL™ JACKET

Blouson ¥29,000+ tax, vest ¥24,000+ tax, cut and sewn ¥15,000+ tax, pants ¥15,000+ tax, boots ¥7,800+ tax (Columbia Sports) Wear)

Using the plain side of the "Donald Hill Jacket" gives it a more mature look, while the camo pattern glimpsed in the jacket adds a subtle accent. A buffalo check vest and a cut and sewn top in the same color were combined to build a unified top.

A modern up-date of a hunting wear classic.

HUNT HARBOR™ JACKET ¥48,000+TAX

The Hunt Harbor Jacket is a revival of the Quad Parka, a famous hunting jacket released in the 1980s, with a town-use version. It firmly follows the details of the original, such as pockets with shell casing holders inside and a detachable hood.

Reversible wear that can be worn in various ways depending on the occasion.

DONALD HILL™ JACKET ¥29,000+TAX

The "Donald Hill Jacket" can be used as an inner layer of the "Hunt Harbor Jacket" as well as a stand-alone outer layer. based on the blouson style like the MA-1, the jacket has a functional construction with a shell holder on the chest. The jacket is also reversible, with one plain and the other in a camo pattern.

(Left) The hood of the "Hunt Harbor Jacket" is removable. It can be worn with or without depending on the occasion.
(M) A shell casing holder inside the pocket. The attention to detail in the invisible parts tickles men's hearts.
(R) The Donald Hill Jacket is reversible between camo and solid colors. It can be worn as a single piece and can also be worn in a wide range of ways.

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