Kith, South2 West8 and Columbia Sportswear Unite for Eclectic Outerwear Collab
Dropping this Friday, the expedition-ready line is filled with paisley jacquard coats, tri-branded accessories, high-tech hiking boots and more.
Kith, South2 West8 and Columbia Sportswear walked into the design studio, and a tri-branded collection of performance-driven, streetwear-infused, and fly-fishing-inspired outerwear was born. It’s officially called Kith & South2 West8 for Columbia Sportswear, and it drops this Friday.
Marking the trio’s first link-up, the collection is a cocktail of signature Kith and South2 West8 silhouettes shaken with Columbia’s penchant for utilitarianism. Standout apparel items include the Tapestry Coaches Jacket, which is made of paisley jacquard tapestry and features all-over custom artwork alongside the threeway logo, and the durable nylon Multi Pocket Jacket, which is designed to carry outdoor necessities with a total of 14 pockets and comes in both black and blue hues.
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Elsewhere, the lineup includes the Dayton Combo Pullover, a nylon sweater featuring Kith’s logo in South2 West8’s typography, and the Nelson Hoodie, a classic Kith silhouette redone here with heavyweight fleece in three colorways and all-over tri-branding. Covered in Kith’s monogram, the Sun Deflector Long Sleeve, designed with Columbia’s signature waterproof and breathable Omni-Tech materials, is ideal for a day of fly fishing, an activity most often enjoyed by the classic South2 West8 customer. Across the line, each brand’s identity is woven into each piece like so.
On the accessories front, the group introduces headwear, like the Nylon Pinch Crown and Crusher Hat, as well as bandanas, socks and bags. Notably, the Ripstop Nylon Sling Backpack is built to carry ample outdoor gear, while the Hip Bag is better for a lighter pack.
Rounding out the lineup, Kith and South2 West8 updated Columbia’s signature Newton Ridge hiking boots, which are designed to perform with impressive grip on all terrains. Here, the advanced silhouette (housing an Omni-Grip outsole, a Techlite midsole, and an Omni-Tech upper) is decorated with the collaboration’s tri-logo on the tongue, heel, and insole.
Kith and South2 West8 for Columbia Sportswear will be released online and in Kith stores on Friday, March 14, at 11 a.m. ET. Take a look at the lineup in the gallery above.
