Of course, it was as fraught an occasion as there could possibly be in fashion: Raf Simons’s first reappearance in public, less than one month since his fans had been hit by the body blow of his exit from Calvin Klein. The specter that sudden severance of a lauded major designer raised was more general.

What a fearless display from Yosuke Aizawa today. Amid such intensity of color and pattern, it seems even more remarkable that his White Mountaineering collections are conceived as functional clothing. A keen snowboarder, he says he tests certain pieces in action—and that each season presents the challenge of advancing both the fashion and the performance aspects simultaneously.

New York, 2/10/2017 – Eastpak’s long-standing relationship with Raf Simons has taken a new step forward today with the launch of the 5th successful collaboration between the two brands at New York Fashion Week.

Soto Launch – January 17th 2017

Berlin, Germany

Last Tuesday, Eastpak, in collaboration with Berlin based artist Inan Batman & Soto Store Berlin,

hosted the double launch of the Eastpak x Inan capsule collection and the Inan x 311061 Apparel collection.    

Packed House @ Soto Berlin 

In the middle of Berlin fashion week, massive crowds came out despite the -5°C freezing winter cold.

Thankfully, guests were able to keep warm with some Berliner beers, margaritas, and traditional Kasspatzen.

Estimated visitor count was between 400-600 people over the course of the 3-hour store launch.

Paris, January 21st, 2017 - Eastpak had a noticeable presence on the catwalk today, catching all eyes at Paris Fashion Week with a limited edition collection created in collaboration with AMI Paris.

A clash of minds

Few collaborative ventures can claim to capture the spirit of both brands quite like this one. Juxtaposing Eastpak’s classic black nylon fabric with bright, vibrant colors, Alexandre Mattiussi’s has clearly stamped his mark on some of Eastpak’s most iconic designs. While his signature play on proportions – creating “oversize” shapes and forms – adds a new contemporary twist of its own.

Made with love by Kuroki Premium collection featuring contemporary Japanese denim

Introducing the latest in a series of unique collaborations that are “Inspired by the World of” some of the most celebrated fabric designers and manufacturers from around the globe. With a rich heritage of its own, Eastpak loves working with other brands who have also stood the test of time. Which is more than true of Kuroki Co., Ltd. from Okayama.