Launched in the Fall of 2019, Beringia is a ‘development-driven brand that draws equally from design ideation, technical innovation, and advanced fiber and fabric engineering’. Prior to successfully launching Beringia, Bernie co-founded Duckworth, the only 100% Made-in-USA Merino wool clothing company, and has also played major roles in providing Brand and Marketing direction for outdoor powerhouses K2 and the SWATCH group, to name a few.

While Bernthal’s work experience is certainly commendable, he’ll be the first to tell you his story and Beringia’s span WELL beyond the confines of any office. As you’ll find out in this interview, Bernie is a true pioneer of the outdoor industry whose passion for nature and outdoor recreation has taken him on a multitude of worldly adventures over many decades. Through these experiences and shared passions of skiing, surfing, mountain climbing, and mother nature, Bernie’s formed friendships with like-minded folk – from across Europe to Japan – that have helped him propel Beringia into a reality.

We’ll leave it there and let Bernie takeover in sharing his perspective on Nature-Culture-Future…Strap in and get ready to enjoy the latest Wild Ingenuity™ adventure!

NATURE
Tell us a bit about yourself, your company/scope of work, and how nature is woven into your product strategy…

NATURE (continued)

CULTURE
Where do you go for inspiration and what out there in current culture is creating the best or most interesting vibes to motivate you?

Bernie: Really good design. Anything made with wool, the process to the final product. Kinda obvious and vanilla. The Japanese outdoor/street/fashion/textile scene is a pretty cool collision of styles that is producing an interesting aesthetic.

FUTURE
What does the future look like for your work and what’s on your mind as you look forward?

Bernie: Great timing to ask this question. I will never stop working and will always be looking to bring newness and change. I want to disrupt the commodity brands, find new, international, interesting like-minded people and brands to do cool stuff with to keep us young and active. It’s also inspiring to see the trending collision of sorts on the way between outdoor, technical, and fashion industries.

Follow Beringia on Instagram // learn more about Beringia’s Master of Bishu Collection here

Our many thanks to Bernie for offering his time, wisdom, and experience towards this piece!

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When you buy a pair of these limited edition shoes, you’ll also pocket the rights to the exclusive Non-Fungible Token (NFT) at the heart of the design. That means that your shoe purchase doubles as an investment in a new corner of the art world that’s only getting more popular with every passing day. Even the best pair of kicks might not stand the test of time, but digital art is forever.

Each shoe features a completely unique design that belongs entirely to the shoe owner. The shoes feature images of winged animals that take inspiration from luxury fashion houses and make it more approachable. No two designs are exactly alike, which means that whatever design you snag will be the only one of its kind to walk the earth and travel the internet. You literally won’t be able to find your design anywhere else.

“We’re doing something absolutely unheard of. We’re making a wearable NFT in the form of a sneaker. Much like how an NFT is minted, the purchaser will get a limited edition of the TAFT NFT Sneaker. Each pair will be assigned attributes randomly that match the exact NFT artwork.” said Kory Stevens, Founder and Designer of TAFT.

There will be a limited number of designs available once the NFT line drops so that each one holds value. The designs will all be available through a randomized lottery. The designs vary in rarity depending on the unique set of attributes assigned to each at the time of their creation.

The package deal includes printed TAFT sneakers and the NFT art itself, as well as information on launches only available to TAFT NFT owners and access to a private Discord group with regular insights from the TAFT team. Interested buyers will be able to purchase their spot in the lottery though either US dollars or through the Solana blockchain. Solana uses more energy-efficient methods than others like Bitcoin and Ethereum, so your investment comes with the added bonus of a lower carbon footprint.

TAFT’s foray into NFT art signals a new way of combining digital and physical creations for a package deal that adds up to more than the sum of its parts. The line shows that there’s no need to shove art into constrictive boxes or force it to fit any one category. Individuality in art can still exist across multiple platforms, which opens up more doors for people to connect with art in their own way.

The NFT line launches this June. Each shoe + NFT package will cost $300 in USD or SOL. You can go ahead and join the waitlist or Discord now for updates on the process and first dibs on the drop.

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Moncler Grenoble is born of a passion for research and implements cutting-edge technology to push the limits of its potential. And the design team identified Dyneema as an innovative fabric it could use to push the level of its performance to the next level, incorporating the material into the new collection as a departure from the conventional use of cotton and polyester.

The Moncler Genius project advocates radical co-creation where multiple designers create their own signature collections in collaboration with the house.

Together, these collections translate into one vision of the future and, as one of the nine designers, Mandrino’s interpretation of the future of fashion features Dyneema Composite Fabric.

Using variations of the fabric in both white and black allowed Mandrino to bring his vision to life by merging skiwear, space suits and technology all in one: “3 Moncler Grenoble is first and foremost about performance,” said Mandrino, who integrated constructive solutions with fabric technology to develop a line that was meant to perform both on and off the ski slopes.

Dyneema, known commonly as “the world’s strongest and lightest fiber,” is 15 times stronger than steel yet light enough to float on water. The unmatched performance and protection of products made with Dyneema have made it the material of choice in critical applications where failure is not an option for more than 30 years. In fabric form, Dyneema is available in composites, denim, knits, wovens and hybrids for composite reinforcements. And because Dyneema fabrics are made using Dyneema fiber, they intrinsically provide high strength, low weight, waterproof and breathable properties – allowing designers to fuse the technical performance of ultra-light products with aesthetic design that doesn’t sacrifice strength or durability.

The Moncler team used the Grenoble collection as an opportunity to experiment and further understand the nature and behavior of Dyneema fabrics, while simultaneously incorporating material performance with practical design. “Future collections will focus on expanding to new designs and fabric options in collaboration with DSM,” adds Mandrino.

“We are very excited to be working with the Moncler team to launch a collection of wonderful garments that allow people to explore the outdoors more safely and for longer periods of time,” states Marcio Manique, Global Business Director, Consumer & Professional Protection, DSM Protective Materials. “We look forward to further supporting Moncler as they develop innovative, high-tech garments that are also sustainably sourced through the introduction of bio-based Dyneema fabrics.”

In line with DSM’s commitment to protect people and the environment they live in, the world’s first-ever bio-based ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber was introduced in May 2020. Bio-based Dyneema boasts the same exact performance as conventional Dyneema with a carbon footprint that is 90 percent lower than generic HMPE. DSM and Moncler’s continued partnership will not only provide high performance, light weight garments for outdoor enthusiasts but also environmentally sustainable alternatives that contribute to a more circular economy.

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Imagine sporting a timeless messenger bag that perfectly serves all your everyday needs, and still accentuates your fashion. A beautiful little bag that can perfectly suit all your urban commuting errands and late-night escapades, all week long!

Now imagine if this daydreamed bag of yours ALSO comes from the greatest global manufacturer of messenger bags and backpacks in America – Chrome Industries. “The Citizen,” as it’s called, is a hell of a piece – the brand’s most popular product, and just by looking at it, it’s pretty easy to see why…

Here’s a Messenger Bike Bag like no other

Boasting an impressive capacity of 26L, a super-durable outside that’s abrasion-resistant and waterproof, and the fact that it can comfortably carry anything – including a 17” MacBook Pro, means this isn’t just another ordinary bag. But perhaps the greatest feature of Chrome Industries Citizen Messenger Bag has to be Chrome’s iconic seat-belt buckle strap which makes it easy to wear it and quite trendy (wink. wink).

See, being a cyclist and a proud owner of this little masterpiece means not getting worried that all your goodies and possessions could get wet or damaged in case of a huge downpour. On top of that, Chrome’s cross-chest load stabilizer is there to ensure it never moves about once you ride.

Simplicity at the Heart of Construction

Peering inside the Citizen you’ll find a hollow space with a waterproof liner and Velcro – A powerhouse 1-2 punch of materials that not only ergonomically stores your stuff but keeps it dry.  The little outer zipper pocket beside the divider pockets also conveniently allows storage of smaller items like the famous phone-wallet-key triage we all know and love.

Timeless and High-Performing

That’s right; Chrome industries care for ardent night cyclists and the signature 3M reflective detailing says it all. Reflective stitching ensures that it’s visible after dark, 100 meters away, and exactly what night riders and after-dark pedestrians would be glad to own.

Other features of Chrome Citizen Night Messenger Bag include daisy-chain mounting loops designed to hold carabineer or bike lights, cross-chest load stabilizer straps, and the fact that it’s just 0.8Kg light.

It is important to note that this messenger bag can be dependably relied on and easily last for a decade. The shoulder strap is a commercial-grade 5-bar seat belt made of nylon and can withstand everyday rigors, while the outer abrasion-resistant CORDURA fabric material is 100% waterproof. Inside is a 1000-denier military-grade tarpaulin.

Stop Dreaming

The Citizen Night Bag MSRP’s at only $160, comes in more than 10 badass color options and is covered by Chrome Industries impeccable ‘365 to Life Warranty’.

Quit that dreaming and go VANISH on that next adventure in style, comfort, and confidence!

Features and Specifications

• Quick-release seat belt buckle.
• Daisy-chain mounting loops to attach bike lights.
• 3M Reflective front panel and reflective straps.
• Hollow 21L capacity.
• EVA foam-padded seat-belt buckle strap.
• Weatherproof interior and outer covers.
• Colors: 12 colors, including Night, Black/Red, Olive/Red, and Grey Red.
• Measures: 22”x13”x7”
• Volume: 26l.
• Weight: 0.8Kg.
• Made in the USA.

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Our good friends at Howler Brothers are taking their passions for design and fashion to unbelievable levels. Their garments and accessories are designed to deliver unrivaled functionality and durability. A prime example of this insane symbiosis is in their Quick Drying Tech Pants that have freshly hit the market.

Specs

The Brothers’ Quick-Drying Men’s Shoalwater Tech Pants have a straight leg fit, articulated knee, bungee cord closure at the bottom helms, gusseted crotch, and custom drawcord at waistband, quick-drying 85% nylon and 15% spandex, front seam Velcro phone pocket, self-draining nylon pocket bags, and zippered stretch pocket. The pants are also available in three colors – light grey, khaki, and antique black.

Benefits of Shoalwater Tech Pants

If you’re like us at Vanish, you love a great list of product attributes. Below, are just a few of our favorite features of these impressive pants from Howler Brothers:

1. Lightweight – perfect for long walks
2. Tough, durable, and long-lasting
3. Designed to excel in wet areas and bushy landscapes
4. The articulated knee and crotch gussets make the pants extra comfortable, as they allow you more freedom of movement
5. Impeccable drying speeds

These pants are wickedly versatile, high-performing, and importantly comfortable. Truly, they are a must-have for any adventurer.

Go ahead. Do it. Snag yourself Howler Brother’s Quick Drying Men’s Shoalwater Tech Pants HERE and get out there!

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Columbia Sportswear’s Omni-Heat Reflective lining was a revolutionary approach to lightweight insulation that has been a pillar for the brand and created many converts. They say this new tech acts as a heat magnet, capturing solar heat and enhancing thermal efficiency, and thereby reducing heat loss, perfect for anyone who runs cold blooded.

As the industry’s first “external thermal shield” built to protect from the cold, Columbia’s Black Dot technology captures the sun’s solar heat to keep people warmer, says the brand, much like its Omni-Heat internal lining captures and reflects heat from the inside. And with people needing to be outside now more than ever, this collection could be a welcome addition to the winter wardrobe. We’re going to test it out just to make sure. Of course, the three pieces in the line also feature double-weave water resistant fabric and are imbued with other winter Columbia Sportswear outerwear technologies as well.

The new collection of men’s and women’s Omni-Heat Black Dot jackets are available at columbia.com and select retail locations. Included in the collection are the:

// Three Forks Black Dot Jacket ($280): Features a combination of cold-defeating technologies, including a heat-capturing Omni-Heat Black Dot exterior, advanced thermal-reflective Omni-Heat 3D lining, and the enhanced warmth and flexible comfort of Omni-Heat Stretch Insulation.

// Dawn Watch Black Dot Jacket ($350): Has the trifecta of Columbia Sportswear technologies designed for ultimate warmth, including an Omni-Heat Black Dot outer, advanced thermal-reflective Omni-Heat 3D lining, and Omni-Heat Stretch Insulation.

// Barrett Spur Black Dot Parka ($600): The Barrett Spur features a full suite of Columbia technologies including an Omni-Heat Black Dot, advanced thermal-reflective Omni-Heat 3D lining, and Omni-Heat Stretch Insulation with 700 fill-power responsibly sourced down and a plush faux-fur trim.

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As cold weather looms closer and closer, Woolrich is ready to battle it head-on, as they take us on a journey of ‘Hike and Seek’ with their FW20 Outdoor Label collection. Designed in Japan, this remarkable collection embraces readiness and adaptability through any terrain. After checking it out for ourselves, we at Vanish cannot seem to figure out how to pick our jaws up off the floor…

A Meticulously Designed Collection Rooted in Heritage, Sustainability & Innovation

Our friends at Woolrich have been rocking the game for almost 200 years now and introduce us to a stunning new collection that’s built to fend off the weather brought about in Fall and Winter. As they elaborate, the collection is made up of three main pillars: “heritage as a source of inspiration, sustainability as an approach towards the future, and innovation as a tool to better enhance the technologies used in production and design.“

Thanks to Woolrich’s one-of-a-kind layering philosophy and their vigor in assuring that each garment serves multiple purposes, every piece is made to cover critical periods of the cold season.

Technology Infused & Appalachian Trail Inspired

We love the innovative utilitarianism that’s applied in the thinking behind this collection, as well as the fact that one of our favorite mountain ranges, the Appalachians, provides much of the inspiration behind it all. As the team at Woolrich explain:

“The FW20 journey demonstrates three crucial passages explorers will face along the [Applachian] trail. From Bear Mountain to Mount Washington and Mount Katahdin, fluctuating climates must be met with careful preparation.”

“With temperatures in Bear Mountain flowing on average between 55°F and 77°F within fall/autumn, an assortment of lightweight, wool blended high-pile fleeces is offered, as well as shirts constructed from SeaWool fabric made of upcycled oyster shell and recycled PET plastic bottles. Mid-season jackets featuring Cebonner nylon provide an extremely water-repellent finish and cotton-like feel that is also substantially resistant to abrasion.”

“Mount Washington is known for the adverse and variable weather conditions discovered along its trail, so heavier garments provide the next level of seasonal protection. Recycled down-filled parkas and vests constructed from GORE-TEX® Infinium offers unmatched breathability and wind shield defense. Mid-layer pullovers capture elemental versatility, and the inclusion of Lyocell, a natural material made from wood cellulose and pulp, is featured on crewnecks to arrest and absorb perspiration.”

“With impending temperatures that break below 32°F, adaptability and functionality become fundamental drivers when passing along Mount Katahdin. The dependable protection discovered within the Wintertide Down Parka SD is the result of using GORE-TEX® Shakedry, which immediately repels falling snow and precipitation, and is padded with ‘Green is Good’ recycled down, developed directly by Goldwin. The Go to Zero GORE-TEX® series aims to reduce 90% of wastes coming from the pattern-making process, and gives noticeable character to the Trail Parka, which features a highly breathable shell that is intended to keep users dry in heavy snow thanks to its laser mesh lining. Lightweight protective hybrids like the Tundra Down Jacket combine Pertex Diamond Fuse nylon to avoid scrapes with Technow Re-closed, an innovative epoch-making fabric that closes seams and holes on its own, guaranteeing considerable warmth and water permeability, all while using 20% less down fill.”

Progressive Technology x Impressive Earth-Inspired Colors

The beauty of Woolrich’s 2020 Fall & Winter Collection continues to shine throughout, touting impressive natural color palettes that derive their inspiration from earthy tones of beige and blue. These tones are then combined with pale colorways and bolder color-block inspirations from the 80s and 90s (take us back!) to truly bring it to life.

Infused with progressive technology to allow one to thrive both in the city and on the trails, The Woolrich Outdoor Label offers durable, time-honored designs with dynamic function and adventure in mind.

Winter is Coming – Be Ready

With these technologies, a variety of appealing colors, and the collection’s unique inspiration in mind – not to mention Woolrich’s longstanding and impressive roots that date back to 1830 – Woolrich provides an omnipresent array of offerings in this collection that is surely worth checking out.

Freshly on the market as of October 19th, you can check out more from this awe-inspiring collection HERE.

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A statement from their site reads:

“As a small show of our heartfelt gratitude for their dedication and bravery in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, from April 14, 2020 to Dec. 31, 2020 we will be giving a 50% discount to healthcare workers in the United States. This discount can be used for the purchase of certain non-sale items on thenorthface.com and at The North Face-owned retail stores in the United States. During this same period we will also be offering these individuals a 10% discount on non-clearance items at our outlet stores in the United States. Exclusions Apply.”

We love seeing this kind of support from brands in the industry and hope to see more. Every little bit helps.

Find out more on their website.

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The wool mavens at Beringia have collaborated with specialty spinners, knitters and finishers (Masters of Bishu) to apply their expertise to designing Beringia’s own performance-oriented fabrics and apparel built for (y)our outdoor adventures. Beringia’s collection underwent 2 years of testing and design refinement in the Japanese Alps before release.

Wool is the original outdoor fiber and we at Vanish recognized this radical departure from convention. We collaborated with Beringia on a Limited Edition Camo Hoody that we have been wearing all winter. Stay tuned for the next Mo/B collab with Beringia coming in Fall/Winter 2020.

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