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Clarks and Eastpak announce collaboration

What do you get when you cross an iconic backpack and British shoe brand? Eastpak and Clarks, two fashion companies renowned in their respective domains, have joined forces to create a fusion of iconic backpack design and British footwear expertise. The collaboration melds Clarks' enduring comfort philosophy, in motion since 1825, with Eastpak's...

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Telfar x Eastpak collaboration launching April 15

Telfar’s collaboration with VF-owned Eastpak featuring its first-ever backpack is launching on April 15. The four-piece collection, which launched through a blind pre-sale in March, where customers bought the bag without even seeing it, sold out in minutes, and now it is getting a full release at Eastpak and in select retailers. Following years...

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Neil Barrett and Eastpak launch 5 piece collaboration

British designer Neil Barrett has collaborated with Eastpak to reimagine the accessory brand’s icons in the style of the Milan-based fashion house. Barrett, who is best known for his minimalist designs with an athletic edge, collaborated on five styles, including Eastpak’s classic backpack, bum bag, shoulder bag and duffle bag. Barrett’s often...

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In Pictures: Kiss x Eastpak

Accessories brand Eastpak has unveiled a collaboration with rock group Kiss to makeover four classic styles referencing the band’s iconic face paint and pyrotechnic antics. The collection comprises the Padded Pak’r backpack, the Delegate+ shoulder bag, the Bane bum bag, and the Perce More duffel, which have all been giving a Kiss makeover...

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VF Corporation appoints Nina Flood as president of Global Packs

VF Corporation has appointed Nina Flood as president of Global Packs. Global Packs brings together Eastpak, JanSport and Kipling. Flood will be based in the VF International headquarters in Switzerland, reporting to Martino Scabbia Guerrini, executive vice president and president of EMEA. “Nina’s previous experience as President of Eastpak and...

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Eastpak and Depop partner on upcycled backpacks

Eastpak has partnered with fashion marketplace, Depop on a collection of upcycled backpacks called Rebuilt to Resist. The collection, which consists of fifty backpacks, will be available only on Eastpak’s US Depop shop. Focused on reducing waste, the designs are built with durable material and come with a limited warranty policy for up to 30...

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MM6 Maison Margiela reveals SS22 collection and new Eastpak collaboration at MFW

In an array of bold graphics and eclectic accessories, MM6 Maison Margiela presented its new SS22 collection during this season’s Milan Fashion Week, hosted at La Belle Aurore bar. A red and green version of a mylar chessboard pattern was the main characteristic of the line, printed over denim jackets and wool tailoring. A jacket derived from...

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US lifestyle brand Eastpak re-enters North American market

US lifestyle brand Eastpak is relaunching in North America with its fall 2021 collection after several years of strategically focusing on the European and APAC regions. The VF Corporation-owned brand is now “fully platformed” in the US with the launch of its website, it announced Thursday. The company said its president Nina Flood has a “...

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Raf Simons x Eastpak F20 Collection

Available September 25th, 2020 Eastpak once again crosses swords with the brand’s long-standing sparring partner, Raf Simons. This latest collaboration with the Belgian fashion designer has, namely, yielded a striking and provocative reinvention of some of our most iconic shapes: three new transformative renditions of our classic Padded Pak’r®...

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Eastpak is BUILT TO RESIST

Fall / Winter 2020 highlights SURFACED Fully-functional backpacks and shoulder bags for outdoor adventures. These techy constructions crafted from a protective ripstop fabric are complete with outdoor-inspired buckles, monochrome plastic hardware and matching trims. Surfaced also brings in the new functional BORYS backpack and the versatile...

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Havaianas x Eastpak

Available May 1st, 2020 Eastpak and Havaianas have teamed up to create a collection of bags and luggage that capture the positive and youthful spirit of the two iconic brands. Four classic Eastpak designs are reimagined with the fun and vibrant spirit of Brazil, where Havaianas launched their first colorful rubber flip flop in 1962. The Padded...

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VF Corporation commits 1.5 million dollars to Covid-19 relief efforts

The VF Foundation, a private grantmaking organization funded by VF Corporation, has pledged 1.5 million dollars to support local communities respond to the Covid-19 pandemic. VF Corporation’s portfolio of brands, which includes Eastpak, Timberland and The North Face, are also initiating a two-for-one community match campaign, up to an additional...