BEAMS & Arc’teryx Mark 25 Years of Collabs With New Gear and Jacket Reissue

Joining the shell jacket in the same kōyō palette is the BEAMS Gamma Jacket, a softshell staple in the Arc'teryx collection for over two decades, here with dueling brand logos on the chest. The Gamma provides breathable protection against light weather in variable conditions. Arc’teryx receives heavy praise for its hardshell jackets, but don't overlook the softshell Gamma, which gives active users comfort and flexibility across a range of weather.

The wide-legged BEAMS Jogen Pants are the collection's only all-new silhouette. Cut in a bouldering-friendly pattern with adjustable hems to aid neat footwork, the pants are made for movement. "I always struggle to find pants that I feel comfortable climbing in, especially on the technically leaning side," Ashima Shiraishi, who is on the Arc'teryx athlete team, tells Field Mag. "I love the fact that they're hinting at archival pieces from BEAMS, but combining it with the technical materials that Arc'teryx has."

"Now and Then" also includes a ripstop BEAMS Konseal climbing backpack, a Gamma hat featuring gold-anniversary-shaded embroidery, and a long-sleeve graphic tee that visually chronicles standout pieces from the brands’ past collaborations.

One of the Original Outdoor Collabs

While "Now and Then" counts 25 years of partnership between the two brands, 2026 also commemorates 50 years since BEAMS was founded in Tokyo's trendy Harajuku neighborhood in 1976. At its start, BEAMS curated an eclectic selection of domestic and international goods, from apparel and accessories to home and music (for a much deeper dive into BEAMS and Japan's obsession with style, workwear, and Americana, check out Ametora). In the late '90s, it was former BEAMS buyer Kei Hirosawa who noticed the potential for Arc’teryx goods to reach beyond their captive audience of alpine and backcountry users. He jump-started the first collaboration between the two brands in 2001 with special renditions of the Arro Backpack and Theta AR Jacket. Cultural archivists may also recall this time period for Arc’teryx shell jackets becoming popular with graffiti artists (who often acquired them through deft means of theft).

The next quarter-century of limited-release Arc’teryx x BEAMS creative collaborations brought about the most desirable and iconic shell jackets in streetwear. Instantly recognizable by BEAMS’ patchworked harlequin colorways—known as “Crazy Pattern”—the jackets still fetch well above double the original retail price in online marketplaces.

In an era when brands skate by with little more than logo swaps and “let’s just change the colorway” efforts, Arc’teryx and BEAMS continue to set the bar for thoughtful collaborations that cross the line between technical outdoor gear and broader culture. It's rare that a collab feels truly authentic to both brands participating. There’s also something to be said about two brands from such disparate worlds maintaining a run of 25 years, creating products that appeal to their respective audiences. BEAMS x Arc’teryx was good before the Gorpcore boom arrived, and we’ll continue to revere it after mainstream trends have turned to the next thing, too.