For FW23, BEAMS x Arc'teryx Channels Wabi-Sabi
BEAMS and Arc'teryx's collaborations are veritable streetwear legend. BEAMS' patchwork Arc'teryx jackets, for instance, command four-figure resale prices because, despite their relatively reasonable retail cost, they're just so damn good. Arc'teryx's in-house stuff is great, BEAMS just makes it better.
So when you hear that BEAMS and Arc'teryx are getting back together to drop a Fall/Winter 2023 collab, you know it's gonna be good based on their sterling track record alone.
For the unfamiliar, behold BEAMS and Arc'teryx's gorgeously upcycled accessories, their boro-inspired SS23 indigo capsule, even their first international release from last winter. BEAMS x Arc'teryx is good stuff, has always been good stuff, and will forever be good stuff.
For FW23, BEAMS and Arc'teryx are dropping yet another round of mismatched, color-blocked beauties. You've got the Beta Jacket, Atom Hoody, Mantis 26L Backpack, and Mantis 2 Waistpack releasing in objectively handsome monochrome makeups inspired by the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi (basically, there's beauty in imperfections).
There aren't any flaws in the clothes, obviously, but whatever — if it means more deliriously good "patchworked" Arc'teryx, who cares?
The men's jackets and women's jackets are distinguished by the shades alone, the men's being darker, but otherwise you've got a spread of uniformly fabulous GORE-TEX and Coreloft layering pieces and bags
Note that BEAMS BOY, the silent third collaborator is BEAMS' confusingly-named womenswear line; it's participated in several Arc'teryx collabs on its own, previously.
As usual folks on BEAMS' Instagram page, where the new Arc'teryx collaboration was initially teased, were morose. No way that this would drop internationally, right? And no way they'd be able to buy it from Japan prior to the collection's inevitable sell-out?
Except there actually is an international release planned. But don't celebrate too soon, the drop is all but guaranteed to sell out in seconds.
Select Arc'teryx stores in America, Canada, the UK, and China will stock the new BEAMS x Arc'teryx goods come December 2, the same date it drops at BEAMS' Harajuku flagship stores. Call your local retailer!
At least BEAMS offered early notice by way of the teaser to give fans time to prep: typically, these limited edition Arc'teryx jackets and bags just show up on its website with hardly a peep.
That there's even a first look is proof that BEAMS is well-aware of how in-demand its Arc'teryx collaborations actually are. Too bad it won't make the ensuing product any more attainable.
