Context is critical to design - understanding why a new design is relevant, only comes with knowing its origins. I often look to vintage pieces for reference and inspiration. The unique wear gives individuality to each piece, while highlighting durability and construction techniques that are evidence for building long lasting design.

Sharing my own images of some of my favorite vintage finds.

Ascent wide quilt red down parka. Ascent Outdoors based in Frenso, CA.
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The North Face rust quilted down parka with gray enamel zip and bright silver logo snaps. 1970s Brown label, made in USA. 100% ripstop nylon, down fill.
Eddie Bauer orange square quilt down jacket with darker tonal rib cuffs and Talon enamel zip. 100% nylon shell, down fill.
1970s Snow Lion orange Ultimate Down Parka. Snow Lion, based in Berkeley, CA went out of business in 1977. 100% nylon ripstop, down fill.
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L.L. Bean twill weave overshirt with nylon facings and horn buttons. Flat felled construction. 100% wool. Made in USA.
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1970s Mountain Products Corp. pale green down jacket. MPC was founded in 1967 in Wenatchee WA with a local manufacturing plant. 100% Nylon, down fill.
Guess striped yarn dye shirt with contrast chambray collar and pearl shank buttons.
Sage green shirt with allover embroidery pattern
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