An Anthology of Outerwear
Cold, wind, rain, snow. To go further, climb higher and stay out longer, we had to reinvent the way we dressed.
This is the story of Outerwear.
INSIDE AN ANTHOLOGY OF OUTERWEAR
PREFACES
Chase Anderson& Clint Pumphrey from Outdoor Archive • JoJo Elgarice’s reflection on outerwear • Holly Butterworth on why vintage is more than clothing.
TALES
From Tweed to Gore-Tex: Dressing for Everest • The Grizzly’s comeback Season • Life and Work of Leon Leonwood Bean • How Colorado shaped America’s Outdoor Industry • Around the World in Winter Hats • Duxbak to the Future • When Pop Culture Layered Up.
PORTFOLIO
Scenes from the Outfoor Archive • Private Collection from the private archives of Brut Clothing, Euro-Costume, Shigeru Kaneko & Alexis Barsus • Onwards and Upwards by Ed Anthony Stanford.
INTERVIEWS
Simon Bourgeois • Rob Drews • Ryosuke Akimoto • Giulio Mariottini • Shigeru Kaneko • Richard Birkett • David Himel • Nigel Cabourn by the people who loved him.
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6 issues. One complete collection.
A curated library exploring the roots of American heritage through three of AVANT’s most iconic volumes.
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What’s inside:
1. An Anthology of Western Wear
The mythology of the American West, from cowboys to cinematic icons, exploring the garments that shaped a legend.
2. An Anthology of American Militaria
Discover military garments and their long-lasting influence on modern style.
3. An Anthology of American Workwear
The origins of rugged clothing built for labor, adopted by culture, and reinterpreted by fashion.
4. An Anthology of American Workwear Vol.II
A deeper dive into the evolution of workwear and its influence across cultures and generations.
5. An Anthology of French Workwear
An exploration of workers, farmers, and peasants during the 19th and 20th In France.
6. Stifel, The American Blue Dream
An exclusive issue on the legendary American maker of calico and Wabash fabrics that collectors call the Holy Grail of workwear.
Product details (per book):
Softcover
196 pages
170 × 240 mm
Full color
Language: English
Shipping: Worldwide
Best Value
Western. Military. Workwear. The pillars of American style.
A curated trilogy exploring the roots of American heritage through three of AVANT’s most iconic volumes.
$135 → $109
Complete the set and save $26
What’s inside:
1. An Anthology of Western Wear
The mythology of the American West, from cowboys to cinematic icons, exploring the garments that shaped a legend.
2. An Anthology of American Militaria
A deep dive into military garments and their enduring influence on modern style.
3. An Anthology of American Workwear
The origins of rugged clothing built for labor, adopted by culture, and reinterpreted by fashion.
Product details (per book):
Softcover
196 pages
170 × 240 mm
Full color
Language: English
Shipping: Worldwide
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STORIES TO READ
Interviews, essays and deep dives into the clothes we wear, the people who make them and the cultures that shape them. All free to read.
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GUIDES
What to wear, what to read and where to go. Practical guides to help you choose well and give you a few ideas along the way.
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STUDIO
From editorial features and books to exhibitions and pop-ups, our Paris studio works with brands, creative partners and cultural institutions to bring their stories to life.
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