UK outdoor wear label Craghoppers has expanded its Spring/Summer 2022 collection with the launch of its vintage-inspired Archive collection. As a whole, the new collection leverages the oversized silhouettes and bold patterns used in its own archival '80s and '90s-era hiking gear.
As a result, a vibrant color scheme is used throughout the entire range, which features notably retro styles such as the Acanto Overhead Fleece, the Wellwood Full Zip, and the lightweight Anderson Cagoule. For legwear, the collection brings back the brand's technical Chorro shorts, which feature a boxy cut and high-performing waterproof fabric. Moreover, the entire Archive collection has been crafted using 70% recycled materials.
Craghopper's Archive collection is now available to purchase online from the brand's website and at select physical retailers.
'80s-Era Vintage Hiking Apparel
Craghoppers Launches a Retro-Inspired 'Archive' Collection
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