After the launch of new colourway, Orfelia, of Hikerkind’s original midlayer, which I loved, I was obsessing over the colour combination of Orfelia and Jasper / Garnet ever since.

I started thinking a lot about outerwear that could be so beautiful in those tones, in technical fabrics that have a more cotton rich hand feel, taking it from super technical to more luxury feeling. I loved the idea of 3 layer technical outerwear piece, cut in a more modern, interesting silhouette, that is still super functional but super stylish, with a brushed cotton like face. I thought it would be super desirable on and off the trail. I could see a shorter, boxier shape and / or a longer more oversized shape. 

I also loved the idea of approaching insulation in a similar way. Taking inspiration from vintage cotton like military insulation, but making it perform really well on the trail and ensuring it works within the outfit system, layering underneath the 3 layer waterproof. I also loved the idea of mirroring the square grid from the midlayer into the insulation layer.

I put a couple of pages together of inspiration, the first is very much inspired by your combination of Orfelia and Jasper / Garnet. I liked the idea of layering in a natural tone and lichen too. The second page was a bit of a wild card, I just really loved the shots of the Orfelia midlayer against the sunset and I thought there was something really beautiful about this washed, garment dye feeling coral level with the Olivine.

From these pages, my relationship with Hikerkind was formed.