Kith and Columbia Sportswear are renewing their long-standing partnership, introducing a collection of winter sports apparel, accessories, and footwear, complete with Nippon Snow Expedition graphics. This collaboration extends beyond the Portland-based brand to include top gear brands like Nordica, Union, Capita, and Oakley.
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Kith, Nippon Snow Expedition graphics define the collab
Kith for Columbia Sportswear
The apparel assortment in this collection fuses Columbia’s meticulous approach to technicality with Kith’s signature design language, drawing inspiration from classic Japanese motifs and the natural scenery of Japanese mountains like Hokkaido, and more specifically, Mount Yōtei. The illustrations in this collection reference momiji foliage and wildlife, including the red-crowned crane and brown bear, realized through intricate stitching and prints.
Explore functional jackets like the 3L Ski Interchange™ Jacket, featuring a two-layer set: a waterproof, breathable, fully seam-sealed Omni-Tech™ shell with pockets for ski gloves and goggles, and a reversible liner with Thermarator™ insulation and unique quilting.
Designed to create a complete ski uniform, this collection also includes a 2L ski pant and 2L ski bib with a fully seam-sealed waterproof-breathable Omni-Tech shell, Kith-monogrammed Omni-Heat™ Infinity lining, and many other features suited to all-mountain skiing.
Classic Kith silhouettes also return in this collaboration, including all-over print sportswear pieces like the Harper Sherpa Jacket in Landscape and Ice Dye versions, the Wyona sweater in a technical knit version, Nelson hoodies, Vintage tees, and other loungewear pieces with co-branded graphics.
Designed for snow exposure, as the title suggests, Kith’s Columbia NSE accessory collection includes carry-all duffels with multiple grab points for versatile carrying, plus secure pockets, stowable shoulder straps and custom graphics.
The Newton Alpine shoe
Kith and Columbia are renewing their footwear collaboration this year with the Newton Alpine, a hiking boot derived from the Newton Ridge™ from previous collections, now reimagined for winter with a shearling lining, OutDry™ technology, a shaggy suede and nubuck upper, a protective rubber rand, and durable hardware. It features an Omni-MAX™ rubber outsole, hiking laces with additional lacing options, and a Kith-branded heel pull. The partnership packaging features an all-over print inspired by the main collection’s graphics.
Kith, the collaboration also includes Nordica and other equipment brands
Kith for Nordica
In addition to Columbia, Kith has partnered with professional equipment manufacturers Capita, Nordica, and Union Binding Company to launch its first line of custom ski and snowboard gear, designed for optimal performance on the mountain. Skiers of all levels can enhance their on-piste experience with the Kith for Nordica Enforcer 94 and Unleashed 106 skis, both designed with All Mountain rocker for confident versatility for both cross-country and alpine skiing. Discover the Freeride Pro ski poles with optimized grip and the two colorways of the Speedmachine 3 130S ski boot, also designed for All Mountain use, Kith’s first ski boot model.
Kith for Capita Snowboarding
The Kith for Capita 158 snowboards come in two versions with an all-over print and motifs from the apparel collection, complemented by Nippon Snow Expedition branding.
Kith per Union Binding Company
Designed in collaboration with Union Binding Company, Kith introduces two Strada bindings, the #1 for park and freestyle snowboarding, in two exclusive colorways.
Kith for Oakley
Kith has teamed up with longtime partner Oakley to launch a range of accessories for the occasion, including the fully adjustable MOD5 helmet, Flow Scape goggles, and sunglasses like the Cybr Dyno and Eye Jacket Redux, available in Kith-exclusive colorways for this collection. The Icon Backpack, available in three exclusive colorways, features a spacious main compartment for everyday use, media pockets, and secure closures. The Kith for Oakley assortment expands with Gauntlet gloves and mittens, knitted balaclavas, fleece neckwarmers, and merino wool-blend Patrol socks, all designed for warmth without sacrificing comfort.
Who is Kith
Founded in 2011 in New York, Kith is a lifestyle brand and cutting-edge retail concept. Founded by Creative Director Ronnie Fieg, Kith offers seasonal collections of apparel, accessories, and footwear for men, women, and children, through a distinctive approach to personal storytelling, effortless style, and uncompromising detailing in fabrication and design. Kith embodies a multifaceted lifestyle, working closely with global collaborators who are leaders in their respective product categories.
Kith operates 20 independent boutiques worldwide and has shop-in-shops at Bergdorf Goodman, Hirshleifers, and Selfridges. Kith Treats, born from the childhood love of Kith founder Ronnie Fieg, is present in 14 locations and has a freestanding space. Kith’s food and beverage division expanded in 2022, and together with Major Food Group, Sadelle’s at Kith opened in Kith Paris, followed by Kith Miami Design District, Kith Toronto, and Kith Seoul. In 2023, Kith opened its first Kith Women’s flagship store in New York.
