The limited edition celebrates the shared history of the two brands through the partnership’s first bouldering outfit and the return of the 1998 Theta AR, updated with state-of-the-art materials and technologies.
Twenty years and five years ago, Arc’teryx and BEAMS began building a dialogue between technical apparel and fashion culture. Today, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their partnership and BEAMS’ 50th anniversary, the two brands present the Arc’teryx x BEAMS “Anniversary Collection”—a limited-edition Fall/Winter 2026 release that brings together some of the most significant touchstones of their shared history and interprets them through a new selection of garments and accessories.
Key pieces in the collection include the first bouldering outfit born from the partnership and a reissue of the 1998 Theta AR—one of the iconic models from the collaboration’s early days. The project thus bridges the demands of technical performance with a personal, contemporary approach to clothing, suitable for urban environments as well.
A story born between the mountains of British Columbia and the streets of Harajuku.
Arc’teryx originated in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia, born of a relentless pursuit of product improvement driven by a philosophy that prioritizes performance, functional construction, and minimalist design. In the late 1990s, this approach caught the eye of Kei Hirosawa—then a fashion buyer for BEAMS—who recognized that the Canadian brand’s technical solutions held potential reaching far beyond the traditional outdoor sector.
Founded in Harajuku in 1976, BEAMS was already a major cultural landmark, distinguished by its ability to reinterpret global influences through a deeply Japanese aesthetic sensibility.
In 2001, Hirosawa launched the first project with Arc’teryx, introducing iconic products from the Canadian brand—such as the Arro backpack and the Theta AR jacket—to the world of BEAMS. This initiative, which began in Japan, steadily expanded to reach an international audience while remaining true to the collaboration’s core principle: bringing Arc’teryx’s expertise in technical mountain apparel into a broader context where performance and style can engage with contemporary culture.
“From the very beginning, the goal has always been to grow together and create something completely new from scratch,” explains Kei Hirosawa, a former fashion buyer at BEAMS. “These garments are designed for climbing, skiing, and experiencing the mountains safely. Yet, they embody ideas that go far beyond the boundaries of traditional outdoor apparel, bringing together people from every corner of the globe.”
“For 25 years, Arc’teryx and BEAMS have united two worlds, creating garments that are both trend-setting and mountain-ready,” explains Katie Becker, Chief Creative Officer at Arc’teryx. “What binds us together is a constant drive to improve and an ongoing dialogue between performance and creativity; it is this shared instinct that has allowed our partnership to endure for so long. Born of our passion for climbing, this collection celebrates our two design languages and showcases just how far this collaboration can go.”
KŌYŌ, THE COLORS OF THE JAPANESE AUTUMN
The Anniversary Collection’s palette draws inspiration from “Kōyō,” the Japanese term for autumn foliage. The changing landscape during the season thus serves as the starting point for an aesthetic sensibility that views this transformation as a natural part of the seasonal cycle.
BEAMS’ signature “Crazy Pattern” is also reinterpreted using this color palette, featuring autumnal tones and accented by the brand’s iconic orange.
“This collaboration is a special milestone, celebrating both BEAMS’ 50th anniversary and our 25-year partnership with Arc’teryx. Building on the history our two brands have created together, we are delighted to continue tackling new challenges,” says Keita Kobayashi, menswear buyer at BEAMS.
“In addition to celebrating our journey together, we are laying the foundations for a new chapter that we look forward to experiencing. We thank everyone who has supported this partnership over the years. We look to the future with enthusiasm and hope that BEAMS and Arc’teryx continue to inspire one another and improve together.”
ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION
The Arc’teryx x BEAMS Anniversary Collection features an exclusive selection of unisex styles and colorways, designed as a complete system suited for both bouldering and everyday city life.
Theta AR BEAMS Jacket
The Theta AR BEAMS Jacket revisits the original 1998 hardshell and updates it with GORE-TEX PRO ePE—a waterproof, breathable, lightweight, and durable membrane made without intentionally added PFAS. It retains the harness-compatible pockets and signature oversized zipper pulls, while the Kōyō color-block design combines classic Arc’teryx brown with iconic BEAMS orange.
Gamma BEAMS Jacket
The BEAMS Jacket is a versatile, water- and wind-resistant softshell designed to handle changing weather conditions. Archival Arc’teryx and BEAMS logos appear side-by-side on the garment, directly referencing the long history of the partnership.
BEAMS Cargo Pants
BEAMS Cargo Pants reinterpret classic utility wear through a technical lens, featuring a design geared towards climbing and influenced by Japanese-American fashion. Crafted from a lightweight yet durable Stormtech cotton-nylon blend, the style offers a relaxed, wide-leg fit finished with an adjustable elastic drawcord.
BEAMS Long Sleeve T-Shirt
BEAMS Cargo Pants reinterpret classic utility wear through a technical lens, featuring a design geared towards climbing and influenced by Japanese-American fashion. Crafted from a lightweight yet durable Stormtech cotton-nylon blend, the style offers a relaxed, wide-leg fit finished with an adjustable elastic drawcord.
BEAMS Konseal Backpack
The BEAMS Konseal Backpack is a lightweight 15-liter climbing pack made from Hadron® 315D—a proprietary fabric engineered to offer abrasion resistance comparable to materials twice its weight.
BEAMS Gamma Cap
Rounding out the collection is the BEAMS Gamma Cap, a five-panel cap made from recycled Aequora AirPerm™ softshell. Both logos are embroidered in the special “24-Karat” colorway, developed exclusively for BEAMS.
The Arc’teryx x BEAMS Anniversary Collection will be available starting September 25, 2026, at Arc’teryx stores worldwide, including locations in London Covent Garden, Paris Le Marais, Berlin, and Milan.
To mark the launch, Arc’teryx and BEAMS will also present two special pop-up exhibitions: in New York from September 22 to 24 and in Tokyo from September 25 to 27.
To find out more details about the 25-year partnership between Arc’teryx and BEAMS and the Anniversary Collection, you can visit the two brands’ official websites.
