Canada Goose announced the launch of a new collaboration with acclaimed Streetwear designer, Chris Gibbs of UNION LA, as part of its multiyear partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA). The limited-edition, five-piece collection is a modern take on classic Americana designs and patterns, each crafted with the West Coast lifestyle in mind.
Chris Gibbs is the owner of Los Angeles-based streetwear shop, UNION LA. A pioneer of some of the earliest streetwear designs, UNION was born out of the desire to have a place to showcase the local community, culture, music, art and fashion. For the past 20 years the brand, led by Gibbs, has been bringing consumers a curated selection of up-and-coming designers mixed with luxury brands from all over the world, paying homage to streetwear culture and community through their unique and expertly crafted products.
The five-piece limited edition collection is a modern take on the classic Americana designs and patterns, each drafted with the West Coast lifestyle in Mind. The collection is available in a mix of colours and heritage patterns, nodding to the West Coast with burnt oranges, blues and earth tones including Pearl, Midnight Navy, Seabreeze and California sunrise.
The Toussaint Coat, $995
The Toussaint Coat is inspired by washed French military style uninsulated parkas and has a drawstring hood and an adjustable cord that cinches at the bottom hem for an adjustable fit.
The Breda Liner jacket, $795
The Breda Liner jacket features distinct detailing with horizontal onion quilting. This style is transitional and can be buttoned into the Toussaint Coat for additional layering or can be worn on its own.
The Bullard Bomber, $1,195
The Bullard Bomber is reversible and was inspired by classic MA-1 jackets with a varsity twist. The style features a durable, technical satin on the body and traditional varsity style ribbing at the neck, waist and sleeve cuffs, as well as tonal Canada Goose disc and Union emblems.
The Legion Vest, $750 ; The Legion Vest Youth, $495
The Legion Vest is crafted from legacy tartan plaid fleece and features an exaggerated overlapping pocket with a hidden snap and tonal branding, nodding towards both brands shared passion for craftsmanship infused with Union’s modern streetwear style and design. The Legion Vest Youth is the first-ever children’s product in a Canada Goose collaboration.
