Hiroshi Fujiwara Joins Forces with Burton AK457 for New Technical Gear

Watch the Japanese designer test out the new collection.

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Burton Japan‘s premier AK457 franchise recently unveiled its latest range alongside a video showcasing team riders Hiroshi Fujiwara, Masanori Takeuchi, Shunsuke Hoshino and Ryoma Hasaka. The collection features new Guide Jackets in black, desert beige and bold neon blue. All pieces are equipped with 3-layer GORE-TEX® Pro, Cohaesive™ cord adjustment, RECCO avalanche technology, and more resistant qualities. Other noteworthy items from the collection is the lightweight LW Jacket and the Coach Jacket which features a large Fragment Design co-branded print at the back section.

Get a closer look at the collection above and watch the video below. Expect the first delivery from Burton AK457 to drop soon at select retailers such as HAVEN.

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Keith Estiler is a New York-born curator, writer, and the Managing Editor of Hypeart, the contemporary art arm of Hypebeast. Based in NYC, Keith heads up editorial strategy at the intersection of contemporary art and culture, capturing the icons and outliers of both the local and international scenes. He has curated exhibitions worldwide, dedicated to championing the emerging voices and subcultures currently redefining contemporary visual culture.

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