What to know | BEAMS x HAVEN "the A" Collection Launched to Celebrate Canadian Select Shop's 20th Anniversary

Japanese select shop brand BEAMS and Canadian retailer HAVEN have jointly launched an exclusive special collection, "the A", to celebrate HAVEN's 20th anniversary. According to HAVEN's official announcement, the pre-sale event at the Vancouver store ended on the evening of October 16, and the collection officially went on sale starting October 17 at HAVEN physical stores and the official website havenshop.com.

What is the design core of "the A" collection?

This collection takes classic prototypes of American military and workwear apparel as its starting point, reinterpreting proportions and tailoring through a Japanese perspective. While retaining the practical essence of military and workwear, the designers adjusted the fit lines, giving the items a more refined, modern silhouette that shifts towards a more fashion-forward vocabulary.

What are the features of the fabrics and craftsmanship?

The fabrics selected for the items in the collection emphasize depth, tactile feel, and the expression of natural textures, with the goal of elevating traditional practical clothing to a higher design level without sacrificing everyday wearability.

Why was the lookbook shot along the coast of British Columbia?

To accompany the collection's release, the brand shot a styling lookbook in the coastal region of British Columbia, with locations including the shores of Iona Beach and the historically rich Steveston area. The weathered wood textures, soft autumn tones, and weathered building facades presented in the visuals echo the material touch and durability emphasized by the clothing, highlighting the relationship among material, weather, and time.

What specific items are included?

According to HAVEN's official product page, the collection lists four exclusive HAVEN items: Denim Work Blouson (in Sumi Rinse), M65 Short Mod Jacket (in D.Brown), Denim Double Knee Pant (in Sumi Rinse), and Wool Over Pant (in D.Brown). The official product page does not indicate a currency, so prices are not listed for now.

Where can consumers buy them now?

The "the A" collection is currently sold simultaneously at HAVEN physical stores and on the official website. Interested consumers can check the official HAVEN website for collection details and purchasing information, with actual inventory and sizing subject to official announcements.

Comparing the four items, the collection does not simply use the same jacket in extended colorways, but instead lists two jackets and two pants: the Work Blouson and M65 Short Mod Jacket correspond to upper body silhouettes, while the Double Knee Pant and Wool Over Pant provide different lower body options. This gives the military and workwear themes concrete items to follow, with the sizing and availability of each piece remaining subject to that product page.