And they continue to evolve. The brand recently announced the Dior by Mystery Ranch —  a collaboration for the Parisian fashion house’s Summer 2023 men’s collection.

Partnering with Mystery Ranch for the first time, Dior’s new backpacks and bags combine the formal with the informal, the practical with the purely aesthetic, and outdoor culture with the demands of luxury. Available on February 16, 2023, exclusively in Dior retail locations worldwide and on Dior.com. Mystery Ranch told us they are thrilled to share the details of this unlikely collaboration.

Inspired by Christian Dior’s passion and attachment to the countryside, the earth and “simple and natural things,” Kim Jones, artistic director for Dior Men, sought a partnership with Mystery Ranch to bring authentic outdoor design and functionality to the men’s summer collection.

“This collaboration is a testament to two companies that care deeply about their crafts and the communities they serve,” said Dana Gleason, founder of MYSTERY RANCH. “Working with companies like Dior is the ultimate recognition that we are doing what we set out to do: To design and build great packs and bags specific to the mission. The Dior collection is a thing of beauty. Mission accomplished.”

Drawn to the aesthetic and technical aspects of the Mystery Ranch Y-shaped 3-ZIP closure system, Jones and the Ranch design team built the bag collection around the Mystery Ranch GALLAGATOR backpack “elevating functionality to the ultimate fashion statement.” The pack offers immediate access to its multiple interior storage spaces, and compression straps on the front of the bag allow for even volume adjustment. It comes with an essential detail – a detachable, water-repellent hooded cover.

The epitome of clean, functional design, the 3-ZIP closure makes accessing pack contents as easy as 1, 2, 3. Created by Gleason in 2005 to quickly access gear while backcountry skiing, the 3-ZIP closure system has become a brand signature with an iconic look for both the urban and core outdoor user.

Gleason continued, “Born out of aggravation and necessity, the 3-ZIP design serves a unique set of families. It’s been adopted by climbers, hikers and backpackers, and now Paris.”

The Dior by Mystery Ranch collection features the Gallagator backpack, Saddle Bag, Belt Pouch (also a 3-ZIP design), Wallet, and Tactical Belt, in two colorways, featuring a CORDURA re/cor fabric that is entirely recycled, resistant and durable, and embroidered with a leather crest intermingling the seal of the two Houses.

The Saddle Bag, an emblematic Dior model, is reinvented in a version designed for the outdoors, with an ingenious double-zipped compartment. It has a nylon jacquard shoulder strap, an additional strap for attaching various accessories, an aluminum “CD” buckle, and a second, more technical one that closes the flap.

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“When we created the Pro Team Powerweave Bib Shorts we realized that woven fabrics work extremely well,” says Harry Osborn, the designer. “They allow us to take a lighter textile but still create a compressive ‘race’ fit. There was an obvious opportunity to apply what we’d learned to our jerseys, and specifically address some of the issues faced by our gravel athletes.”

Race distances regularly run into the hundreds of miles at US gravel events so riders are required to carry everything they’ll need to sustain themselves and their machines. Midway through the legendary Unbound Gravel course in Kansas, there’s a 100km section with no resupply point of any kind. The new Pro Team Gravel Jersey was created to deliver complete self-sufficiency and extra ventilation, all at race pace. “Athletes wanted to be able to store everything – nutrition, tools, even tubeless repair kits – in a jersey that is aerodynamic but can be unzipped for added ventilation when racing on the hottest days.”
Across the shoulders, the Gravel Jersey features an aerodynamic panel construction very similar to that of the Crit Jersey. But to the front of the jersey, the priority is breathability. Lightweight, air-permeable fabrics here and under the arm promote cooling airflow for efficient temperature regulation in the heat.

But lightweight fabrics flapping open in the wind tend not to support loaded pockets, so to
balance the dual requirements of our athletes, a technical innovation was needed in the form of a new waistband design. “We’ve used a high-power lightweight woven fabric to hold the pockets tight to the body without being restrictive. The addition of a 3⁄4 zip then means that you can open the jersey wide for ventilation without compromising pocket support at all, even on really rough terrain.”

“In line with feedback from female wear testers – who included Sarah Sturm and Maghalie Rochette – we’ve added a full-length zip to the women’s version to make it easier to put on but both designs still really deliver on both ventilation and pocket stability.”

As well as aiding pocket stability, the lightweight woven fabric used on the Gravel Jersey’s back panel offers a high degree of UV protection. This is crucial at gravel races, many of which are run in extreme temperatures on courses with long sections of exposed terrain.

Explore the full Pro Team collections here.

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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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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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Watch out world, there’s a new sheriff in the town of men’s skincare….

The minds behind 100% American made, SELF/ish, provide a range of high-end men’s products that are made with ultra-clean formulations that you can use confidently as you take on any day!

Pioneered by Andrew Knox, Jason Cooper and Matt Young, this founding trio strives to ‘empower men to be selfish and take time to take care of themselves each day’. The LA based team has developed a unique formula specifically for men’s specific skin-physiology, rate of hair growth, sweat production, and pH levels.

A couple of the gents on our team at Vanish have even been lucky to get to try out a few of the SELF/ish products for themselves and the consensus is clear. We love the sleek look of the products and are even more psyched on the fact that each SELF/ish product is catered to tackle the many pesky issues we as men face…on our faces. You can be rest assured that with SELF/ish Skincare, problems from shaving and ingrowns will be a thing of the past. Furthermore, the SELF/ish products are chock full of benefits that combat anti-aging and protect skin integrity qualities.

In describing the consumer profile of SELF/ish, co-founder Andrew Knox, goes to tell us that “SELF/ish is truly built for the modern man.” This modern man, as Knox elaborates “is strong, confident and assertive, and he makes no apologies for it.” SELF/ish is perfect for active men – physically, and mentally – and encourages all those men who may not want to lose their ruggedness, that they don’t have to compromise on their skincare routine. He appreciates products that combine keen intelligence with sleek design.

SELF/ish is setting the new standard for performance products that are formulated with the utmost of clean ingredients. Their products are entirely free of Sulfates, Parabens, Phthalates and over 100 other “no-list” ingredients. Co-Founder Jason Cooper proudly adds, “All products are 100% clean and have been developed for the health and well-being of even the most discerning self- care advocate.” The range is designed to fit the unique skin needs of the active man, with two proprietary complexes that can only be found here:

1. VITAMIN BOOST COMPLEX: Provides a punch of Vitamin A, B, C, E and F for skin that’s conditioned and protected.
   
2. ACTIVE ACID COMPLEX: Delivers a gentle, daily-use blend of natural exfoliants to rid the skin of dead cells for a consistently fresh appearance.
   

Along with other potent acids, active natural ingredients, and nourishing botanicals, the complete SELF/ish Skincare line consists of the following seven products:

1. FACIAL CLEANSER: A gentle, effective cleanser powered by Active Acid Complex to instantly brighten his complexion for a fresh, healthy look.
   
2. FACIAL SCRUB: Gentle, effective scrub to slough away dead surface skin cells and soften facial hair for a smoother shave.
   
3. OIL-FREE FACIAL MOISTURIZER: An antioxidant vitamin-rich, oil-free daily moisturizer for all skin types; powered by Active Acid Complex to instantly brighten his complexion for a fresh, healthy look.
   
4. EYE CREAM: A lightweight, antioxidant vitamin-rich eye treatment to protect, moisturize and smooth the eye area.
   
5. EXFOLIATING PADS: Powerful effective scrub to slough away dead surface skin cells and soften facial hair for a smoother shave and give skin a power boost to eradicate dullness.
   
6. BAR SOAP: A moisturizing bar richin in shea and mango seed butters to keep your skin feeling fresh and hydrated.
   
7. HAND SANITIZER: A lightweight liquid with 80% alcohol to kill harmful bacteria and germs while protecting and moisturizing hands 
   

Taking their commitment to men’s health one step further, SELF/ish has also brokered a partnership with men’s health advocacy group Movember (you may know them as the group who get guys everywhere to grow their staches out in November for men’s health awareness👨🏻): with every purchase of a cleanser and scrub, the brand very unselfishly gives back $5, which goes toward myriad men’s related causes.

The SELF/ish skincare range offers seven products, available now on SelfishSkin.com. All of the products are formulated to comply with industry standards for clean formulations, and 100% of packaging is made in the US. For more information on this men’s skincare REVOLUTION, visit SelfishSkin.com or follow @selfishskin on social to keep up.

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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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Shop small and check out the curated quality gear at Hatchet Outdoor Supply Co.

Here, we’re showcasing:

The Aerial Down Vest from Japanese down purveyors Nanga. Ultralight. European duck down. Made in Japan.

Filson’s Camo Low-Profile Cap. Guaranteed for life.

Battenwear’s Duck Canvas Lazy Pants. Rugged workwear canvas. Elastic waistband. Made in USA.

The Danner Mountain 600 in Saddle Tan. Full-grain leather upper. Danner Dry waterproof lining. Vibram Fuga outsole.

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Whichever you choose will be a perfect addition to your collection this fall, and will be sure to add comfort and style to any city walks, or fireside campouts. Available via Clarks now.

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