Mountain Equipment Company (MEC), the Canadian outdoor retailer, launched its 2023 Classics Collection, including the Rad Pants with added stretch, recycled down insulation and limited-edition colors and patterns.
The third capsule of the MEC Classics Collection draws inspiration from the company’s Summer 1990 catalog and pays homage to its heritage with a retro natural theme. While last year’s collection showcased bold and vibrant colors, the 2023 offering is a more “natural and elevated” look.
“This is a celebration of our homegrown designs as well as the enduring passion of our superfans. We’re so excited to see it come to life,” said Sophie Laliberte, director of product creation for MEC Label. “The collection not only pays tribute to our roots but also reflects our commitment to creating modern, functional and stylish gear.”
The MEC 2023 Classics Collection consists of unisex products, with some men’s and women’s-specific items and a youth line featuring the MEC Classic Rad Pants, upgraded in response to customer feedback with stretch fabric. MEC introduces the Classic Rad Anorak, featuring color combinations for mix-and-match or bold all-one color looks. The Camp Poncho has a Coast Rapids print inspired by an abstract image of the Skookumchuck Rapids on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast in Canada, featured on the cover of the 1990 MEC catalog. MEC’s Classic Bush Pilot Down Sweater features Renu Performance Recycled Down insulation, which reclaims down from duvets, sleeping bags and jackets to give it new life.
The Summer 2023 MEC Classics Collection is available online and in-store. For more product information, go here.
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