Luxury French Fashion House, AGNÈS B. and French packamac brand, K-WAY collaborate on their first exclusive capsule catering for all the family and has been a long time trusted and favourite of Agnès herself.
The story of K-Way began in Paris, 1965. Leon-Claude Duhamel observed, one rainy day, attentively as people rush about in soaking wet clothing. It was this this very day that K-Way was born: a lightweight, completely waterproof jacket that can be folded away into a small hip bag. agnès b. and K-Way, historic fashion brands born in Paris, announces the launch of their first collaboration. The collection features four iconic windbreakers: three for adults, available in three different graphics, and one for children, adorned with stars motifs.
Classic, functional, and colorful, characterized by its iconic tricolor zip, K-Way Le Vrai windbreakers meet agnès b.’s signature pattern. A special project where each item dances effortlessly between classic black and white hues. The timeless K-Way Claude model, born in 1965, seamlessly blends style with practicality. Bringing forth a cascade of stripes, stars, and dots in the wind and rain, this collaboration pays homage to agnès b.’s iconic graphics.
Stars and strips play a key role in this collaboration and that is no coincidence. Stripes first appeared at agnès b. in 1977 in the form of T-shirts cut from thick cotton canvas. Sailor shirts, the heartbeat of the brand’s success, flaunt wide and fine stripes in changing hues, celebrating seasons with enduring charm.
Now the stars, found in the women’s, men’s and children’s collections, is one of agnès b’s favourite symbols. Many artists have used it in their work and on stage.
Add to this a playful polka dot has always inspired agnès b.’s designs, shifting effortlessly from small to large, colored to monochrome. Each collection sees a new interpretation, a testament to the designer’s creativity.
Agnès b. and K-Way set the stage for a season of style, and weather-proof elegance. Driven by a shared desire to pass on their passion for fashion, the two brands have been able to stand the test of time thanks to the timeless style of their creations. Get ready to make a statement with this collaboration where fashion meets functionality.