Cumbria-based retail label Working Class Heroes centers its attention on the great outdoors with a spotlight on the Japanese outerwear label Snow Peak for the Spring/Summer 2022 season. Some of the notable items in the range include the orange Light Mountain Cloth Park which has a drawcord around the hem, a drawstring by the heel, and elasticated cuffs - all of which are functional for any outdoor purpose.
This is followed by a subtle option of the Sage tonal Light Mountain Cloth Jacket. The rest of the collection includes the new colorways of the Salomon XT-4 shoes in a blend of Funigreek Tobacco Brown and Rainy Day or the Evening Primrose and Mint Lead Lolite. Both iterations are complete with the notable quick lace fastening and Agile Chassis System.
Wilderness-Themed Spring Outdoor Apparel
Working Class Heroes Highlights Snow Peak for SS22
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