Context is critical to design - understanding why a new design is relevant, only comes with knowing its origins. I often look to vintage pieces for reference and inspiration. The unique wear gives individuality to each piece, while highlighting durability and construction techniques that are evidence for building long lasting design.
Sharing my own images of some of my favorite vintage finds.
Ascente down parka. Ascente Outdoors based in Frenso, CA. 100% nylon shell, down fill. 1970s
The North Woods insulated vest. Synthetic fill.
Big Mac Flannel
The North Face quilted down parka. Brown label, made in USA. 100% ripstop nylon, down fill. 1970s
Eddie Bauer square quilt down hoodie. Talon enamel zip. 100% nylon shell, down fill.
Snow Lion Ultimate Down Parka. Snow Lion, based in Berkeley, CA went out of business in 1977. 100% nylon ripstop, down fill. 1970s
Champion sweatshirt.
Reversible down vest, 100% nylon, down fill.
Carhartt Lined Work Jacket.
L.L. Bean twill weave overshirt. Nylon facings, flat felled construction, 100% wool. Made in USA.
L.L. Bean Down Vest. 100% nylon, down fill.
Gap pleated pants.
REI Explorer Vest
Levi's stripe tee.
REI Lino Weave Button Down. 100% Cotton. 1980s
Quilted vest.
Quilted liner jacket.
Class-5 Mountaineering Parka. Class-5, based in Berkeley, CA, was founded in the 70s and went out of business a decade later. 100% nylon, down fill. 1970s
Eddie Bauer Skyliner Vest. 100% nylon, down fill.
1970s Mountain Products Corp. pale green down jacket. MPC was founded in 1967 in Wenatchee WA with a local manufacturing plant. 100% Nylon, down fill.
Guess striped yarn dye shirt with contrast chambray collar and pearl shank buttons.
REI green vest. 1990s
Sage green shirt with allover embroidery pattern
REI flannel
Patagonia half zip.
REI Down pullover.
Patagonia pleated pants
The North Face down vest. 1970s
REI Down Parka. 100% nylon, down fill. 1970s
Arc'teryx Polartec Powerstretch half zip.
REI Chamois button down. 100% cotton. 1980s
REI OXT Half Zip. Polartec Powerstretch. 2000s
REI Fleece Vest. 2000s
Patagonia pleated pants.
Eddie Bauer Down Jacket.
REI Down Booties. 100% nylon, down fill, leather sole. 1970s
Ventile Anorak. 100% cotton. 1970s
REI Flannel.
REI Polartec Powerstretch Half Zip.