Walk this way: Arc'teryx celebrates Indigenous design with its new Walk Gently collection. October 23, 2026 From Cowichan-inspired jackets to GORE-TEX reimaginings of traditional cloaks, the Vancouver-born outdoor brand's latest collaboration brings Salish heritage into the spotlight. What happens when centuries-old Indigenous design traditions meet cutting-edge outdoor technology? Something pretty extraordinary. Vancouver-born outdoor brand Arc'teryx has unveiled the third edition of Walk Gently, its ongoing creative collaboration with Indigenous artist Cole Sparrow-Crawford, and this season's collection is about much more than looking good in the great outdoors. Inspired by Salish winter traditions, the Fall/Winter 2026 lineup explores the relationship between clothing, culture, survival and the natural world, reinterpreting traditional garments through a contemporary technical lens. Think a deerskin cloak reimagined as a weather-ready GORE-TEX shell, a classic Cowichan sweater translated into an insulated jacket and a custom camouflage print inspired by the landscapes of Salish territory. The result? Performance-driven pieces that carry stories of place, identity and generations of knowledge. There's a particularly meaningful connection to the collaboration. Arc'teryx was founded on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, and Walk Gently creates space for Indigenous artists to share their own perspectives on the land, its traditions and the responsibilities that come with moving through it. Rather than simply borrowing aesthetic inspiration, the initiative places Indigenous creativity and storytelling at the centre of the collection, encouraging outdoor enthusiasts to think more deeply about the places they explore and the communities that have cared for them since time immemorial. And the impact extends beyond the clothing itself. Proceeds from Walk Gently are directed back into communities whose voices and cultural traditions the platform aims to celebrate. For fashion lovers, outdoor adventurers and anyone interested in the intersection of design and cultural storytelling, Walk Gently offers a fresh perspective on what technical apparel can represent. Because sometimes the most meaningful thing you can wear isn't just about where you're going - it's about understanding where you are. Explore the collection at arcteryx.com. - Noa Nichol

ARC'TERYX's Walk Gently "Salish Winter" Collection dresses GORE-TEX in deer fur and cedar. A dedicated installation at Dover Street Market London unpacks the six-piece capsule. Summary. ARC'TERYX returns with "Salish Winter," the newest chapter of its Walk Gently platform spotlighting Indigenous artists, designers and their stories Creative lead Cole Sparrow-Crawford of the x[w]məθk[w]əy̓əm (Musqueam) nation shapes the gender-neutral apparel and footwear around Salish relationships to land and natural materials Deer-fur-inspired GORE-TEX prints, weaving references and cedar-tree camouflage translate traditional practices into cold-weather technical gear ARC'TERYX has unveiled Walk Gently "Salish Winter," a six-piece collection launching exclusively at Dover Street Market London. Led by Walk Gently creative lead Cole Sparrow-Crawford of the x[w]məθk[w]əy̓əm (Musqueam) nation, the capsule pairs the Vancouver brand's technical construction with design cues rooted in Salish winter life. Weaving, hide tanning and seasonal harvesting all inform the details, giving each piece a story that runs deeper than its spec sheet. The Dekoi Jacket anchors the collection as its technical centerpiece, a GORE-TEX hardshell finished in a print modeled on deer fur. That pattern nods directly to hide tanning, one of the practices the collection sets out to honor, while bursts of high-visibility orange cut through the earthy base to keep the wearer visible in snowy, low-light terrain. The result merges a waterproof, mountain-ready shell with a surface that reads like a material Salish communities have long relied on. Insulation arrives through the Mutton Insulated Jacket, offered in Arctic Silk/Rune, whose design pays tribute to Salish weaving traditions. Where the Dekoi handles weather protection, the Mutton is built for warmth, giving the capsule a layering system that can move from a heavy outer shell to a midweight insulated piece. The Adze Pant completes the ready-to-wear lineup in a matching Rune/Arctic Silk colorway, allowing the pant and insulated jacket to be worn as a coordinated set. Footwear and headwear extend the story to the extremities. The Konseal Trek Boots are engineered for winter ground and dressed in a Green/Black print drawn from cedar-tree camouflage, connecting the shoe to the forests that have sustained Salish communities. Two versions of the Selisya Toque, one in Tatsu/Blaze and one in Rune/Arctic Silk, finish off the drop and tie back to the palettes used across the jackets and pants. The release is grounded in place as much as design. ARC'TERYX was founded on the unceded territories of the x[w]məθk[w]əy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, the original caretakers of the land now known as Vancouver, and Walk Gently was created to share Indigenous work in the designers' own voices. By centering those traditions, the platform states in the release that "it is our hope that everyone in the outdoor community may more deeply consider the places we journey through." Each Walk Gently collection also directs funds and product back to the communities it celebrates, while the broader program aims to raise Indigenous representation across the outdoor industry and in mountain spaces. ARC'TERYX Walk Gently "Salish Winter" is available now in-store at Dover Street Market London and on the DSML E-SHOP, with a dedicated installation on view at the London store from October 21 to October 30.

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