Arc’teryx and Beams Celebrated 25 Years of Collaboration
The outdoor brand and Japanese retailer unveiled an anniversary collection featuring a revived 1998 jacket.
Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in Accessories
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Arc’teryx and Beams have commemorated their 25-year Kōyō partnership with an exclusive collection featuring a 1998 Theta AR Jacket revival. A temporary museum exhibition in New York Citys SoHo neighborhood now highlights the history of the design collaboration.
Why it matters
This milestone marks a quarter-century of shared design between the North Vancouver-based outdoor brand and the Japanese retailer. The collection celebrates their long-standing partnership by updating archival gear with original construction methods and details.
The commemorative collection includes two jackets, pants, a shirt, a pack, and a hat. The Jogen Pants are built from a cotton-and-nylon blend known as Stormtech.
The players
Arc’teryx
This is a premium outdoor apparel and equipment brand headquartered in North Vancouver.
Beams
This is a prominent Japanese retailer and fashion label known for its long-term design partnerships.
The details
Designers meticulously replicated the 1998 jacket using original gold embroidery thread, specific color-blocking, and historical topstitching techniques. The collection also restores the hood design and zip construction methods used during the brands early joint efforts.
Timeline
1998 marked the original release of the Theta AR Jacket.
2001 saw the release of the brands first joint Sebring backpack.
Monday night the temporary museum exhibition opened in SoHo.
Culture Shift
The fashion industry has increasingly turned to deep archive revivals to satisfy growing consumer demand for vintage aesthetics. This partnership illustrates how heritage outdoor brands leverage their historical product designs to maintain relevance in a competitive market.
New York City residents can visit the SoHo exhibition to view the history of the partnership firsthand. Shoppers looking to acquire these specific commemorative pieces should monitor the brands retail channels for availability details.
The takeaway
Collectors of outdoor gear should note that the revival of specific archival silhouettes often features limited production runs. Engaging with historical exhibitions can provide deeper context on the evolution of technical fabrications over the last two decades.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Travel + Leisure.
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