logo
Parajumpers Meets Fashion Enthusiast With Functional Seasonal Layering

Parajumpers Meets Fashion Enthusiast With Functional Seasonal Layering

Forbes27-03-2025

For those prioritizing mobility, lightweight options like the Base Camp parkas and adaptable Pararescue series deliver performance without bulk, the utilitarian EDGE - HOODED JACKET, and the relaxed HOWIE - FIELD JACKET with its weathered finish. For refined comfort, the RADCLIFF - SUEDE SHIRT JACKET and the SAMMUEL - PADDED BOMBER blend workwear practicality with polished details. Each design balances durability, functionality, and effortless style for the season ahead.
Parajumpers
As the cold lingers on, outerwear is still a necessity advancing into Spring. Parajumpers has the answer for this niche sartorial conundrum, blending high-performance functionality with bold, timeless design. The Italian brand continues to push boundaries, offering a collection that caters to both extreme adventurers and urban explorers, in an assortment of jackets to choose from. Inspired by the courage and resilience of the 210th Rescue Squadron—known as the 'Parajumpers,' the brand's ethos, That Others May Live, underscores its commitment to durability, innovation, and storytelling.
The utilitarian EDGE - HOODED JACKET, design balances durability, functionality, and effortless style for the season ahead.
Parajumpers
At the heart of Parajumpers' design philosophy is a focus on functionality. 'We design our products starting from functional and utilitarian inspiration,' explains Giovanni Bettio, Head of Product Development. 'Every detail, from pockets to detachable linings, serves a purpose. This practicality ensures our products last not just in quality, but in style.'
The SAMMUEL - PADDED BOMBER blend workwear practicality with polished details shows effortless style for the season ahead.
Parajumpers
The FW24 collection is a testament to this approach. The Men's Collection features heavyweight Masterpiece parkas filled with duck-down for maximum warmth, rugged military-inspired Vantage and Venture jackets, and minimalist Blizzard series for urban explorers. Ideal for the coming winter seasons, these parkas are made to endure countless journeys.
Lightweight options like the Base Camp parkas and versatile Pararescue series cater to those seeking mobility without sacrificing performance. As the seasons transition into cooler months, Parajumpers introduces a range of stylish and functional outerwear options beyond the usual designs. The PERFECT - PADDED VEST offers lightweight warmth for layering. For a rugged yet refined look, the EDGE - HOODED JACKET draws inspiration from military parachute patterns, blending utility with contemporary style.
For those prioritizing mobility, lightweight options like the Base Camp parkas and adaptable Pararescue series deliver performance without bulk. The relaxed HOWIE - FIELD JACKET with its weathered finish.
Parajumpers
The HOWIE - FIELD JACKET, crafted from high-density polyester micro reps, features an enzyme wash for a soft, lived-in aesthetic, making it a versatile choice for relaxed seasonal dressing. For luxurious comfort, the RADCLIFF - SUEDE SHIRT JACKET is made from exceptionally soft goat suede, while the SAMMUEL - PADDED BOMBER combines practicality with workwear-inspired design, padded with lightweight polyester and finished with a sleek polyester-cotton twill shine. Each piece ensures both functionality and effortless style for the cooler months ahead.
Sustainability remains a core focus for Parajumpers. The brand prioritizes advanced materials and construction techniques, ensuring its designs are both durable and environmentally responsible. 'When selecting materials, we ask ourselves what we want to achieve, whether it's lightness, resistance, or comfort,' Giovanni Bettio details. 'We also strive to use recycled materials whenever possible, but durability is non-negotiable. A jacket that lasts 20 years is the ultimate form of sustainability.'
The RADCLIFF - SUEDE SHIRT JACKET and the SAMMUEL - PADDED BOMBER blend workwear practicality with polished details; balances durability, functionality, and effortless style for the season ahead.
Parajumpers
Parajumpers' roots in the rescue world are evident in its designs. Bright orange pullers and colorful details are functional, yet add aesthetic while ensuring visibility in challenging environments. 'Even if a pocket seems unnecessary at first, you'll eventually discover its purpose,' Bettio notes. 'It's this attention to detail that sets us apart.'
The brand's versatility extends beyond extreme conditions, offering skiers many of its jackets for casual skiing, hiking, or everyday urban wear. The Gobi and Masterpiece jackets is a balance of warmth and mobility, while the Cloud jacket and Anya puffer provide lightweight options for active lifestyles.
The utilitarian EDGE - HOODED JACKET, balances durability, functionality, and effortless style for the season ahead.
Parajumpers
As Parajumpers looks to the future, it continues to innovate while staying true to its DNA. The Spring-Summer 2025 collection introduces new materials like waxed cotton and parachute-inspired prints, blending military aesthetics with modern functionality. 'We're pushing into ready-to-wear while maintaining the reliability and durability our customers expect,' says Andrea Moro, the brand's Chief Product Officer. 'Our goal is to create transitional pieces that work from early spring to hot summer, appealing to a wider audience without losing our core identity.'
Parajumpers inspire adventure and personal growth in urban settings and beyond. Whether scaling the Dolomite mountains of Italy or navigating New York City streets, the brand's designs are built to withstand the elements while telling a lasting story. With its global presence, its SoHo, New York flagship store continues to connect with a community of adventurers and aesthetes who share its vision.

Orange background

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Comments

No comments yet...

Related Articles

Hawk that attacked bald men is adopted by a bald man
Hawk that attacked bald men is adopted by a bald man

Yahoo

time31-05-2025

  • Yahoo

Hawk that attacked bald men is adopted by a bald man

A Harris Hawk that attacked bald men in a village has been adopted by a bald man. The bird of prey, nicknamed 'Bomber Harris', attacked over 50 people in Flamstead, Hertfordshire, during a four-week reign of terror in March. A falconer who helped trap the hawk previously told The Telegraph the bird 'saw bald men' and attacked them because it was 'hormonal'. But the bird has now been adopted by Wayne Housden, a falconer who has recently had a buzz cut. The 58-year-old village warden told The Telegraph that Bomber had changed – pointing to the fact he could shave his head without fear of attack. 'If you looked at me now, you'd say, 'he's bald',' Mr Housden said. 'I'm not worried about him. I've shaved my head and, when I shaved it, it was to the bone. 'But I go into his aviary and he doesn't attack me.' Mr Housden, who lives near Flamstead, described his new friend as 'really tame', adding: 'He wasn't terrible. He was more scared than anything when he was caught. 'I can kiss him on the head. He nibbles around my neck and on my chin... He's so friendly to me. He's obsessed with me.' For four weeks last year Flamstead ground to a halt. Postmen stopped delivering mail, fearful scaffolders left work unfinished and villagers would not dare leave their homes without a hat, umbrella or hooded coat to protect themselves. The siege was finally brought to an end when Steve Harris, 40, threw a cage over the bird after it followed him into his back garden. The physiotherapist and father-of-two, who had been returning from a run, told The Telegraph that he and his children had not been in their garden for 'weeks and weeks' because of the attacks. Credit: BBC/Roy Lambden Mr Housden, who also owns another falcon, said that he had decided to adopt the bird after the police contacted him for help. Bomber is now housed in a new £1,000 aviary which was built by Mr Housden. The falconer said the idea that the bird might attack someone again was 'always in the back of your head' but added that 'he's got to go loose'. He said that he has already started taking Bomber on excursions, including a visit to his friend's house. 'He's calmed down', Mr Housden added. 'He needed to calm down.' Asked whether he thought the bird was misunderstood, he said: 'Yes he was. 'He's going to be going to a scarecrow festival in Flamstead and he will end up meeting everyone that he's hit on the head, so they will all see how he's changed.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.

Howie Mandel hails Simon Cowell for 'changing lives'
Howie Mandel hails Simon Cowell for 'changing lives'

Yahoo

time29-05-2025

  • Yahoo

Howie Mandel hails Simon Cowell for 'changing lives'

Howie Mandel believes Simon Cowell is responsible for "changing more lives than any one idea on television". The 69-year-old actor has served as a judge on 'America's Got Talent' since 2010, and Howie is full of admiration for Simon, the show's creator. Howie told People: "Every time somebody gets a golden buzzer or somebody wins something or somebody gets an opportunity and you see them fall to their knees and cry and their family joins them on stage and you know their life is never going to be the same, I run over to his seat behind him. "And I go, 'You did this, buddy. You came up with an idea. A lot of us come up with ideas and we want to do TV shows and we want to entertain and we want to get a laugh, but your idea is changing more lives than any one idea on television.'" 'America's Got Talent' launched almost 20 years ago, and Howie is looking forward to celebrating the milestone. He said: "I think that each season kind of raises the bar just by people being inspired by what they saw the season before. "But, then again, being a 20th anniversary, people are very celebratory. They know it's a special year and they're doing special things." Last year, Simon admitted to being surprised by the longevity of 'America's Got Talent'. The 65-year-old music mogul launched the hit TV show back in 2006, and he's been amazed by the enduring popularity of the format. Speaking to 'Extra' about the first season of the show, Simon shared: "Thank god it did well. "Now we are here, 20 years later and now … you get people ... flying in from all over the world. "They only get two minutes, remember that, you're gonna fly 16 hours and you've got two minutes and you don't know what's going to happen. But we are seeing things that we've genuinely never seen before." Simon has enjoyed huge success with various TV talent shows in the US and the UK, and he remains as ambitious as ever. Asked if he plans to create another reality competition show, Simon replied: "Am I? Yes."

Suburban man brings history back to life with 75-foot WWII aircraft
Suburban man brings history back to life with 75-foot WWII aircraft

Yahoo

time29-05-2025

  • Yahoo

Suburban man brings history back to life with 75-foot WWII aircraft

MARENGO, Ill. (WGN) — Every small town has its dreamer, and along the quiet farm-lined roads of Marengo, Illinois, that dreamer is Mike Kellner. For 40 years, he has been working away in a barn to bring a ghost back to life. The ghost is a 75-foot-long, gleaming aluminum WWII warbird known as the B-17. 'It's a piece of history and I would like to have the opportunity to fly it,' Kellner said. The fact that it's here in his barn is just about as unbelievable as the story of how it came to be. The plane was found in a junkyard in Maine in 1984. It was listed as 'Old Bomber. $7,000 or best offer.' More on Kellner's project on his Facebook page 'We took an old house trailer, took the house off of it, added 10 feet on it and pulled it with a pickup truck,' Kellner said. It took five trips and 39 more years to piece her back, panel by panel, rivet by rivet. The B-17—a nostalgic vessel of the past. 'We found a bunch of dental record in one of the spar tubes cause this was being used as a litter carrier,' Kellner said. 'In the horizontals there were two women wrote their names, address and phone number.' Word spread about Kellner's barn project and folks started to show up, including a retired airplane mechanic whose uncle manned a turret and a relative who was a P.O.W. in Germany. They came with stories, tools, time and reverence. An estimated 50,000 U.S. airman were lost or missing in action on B-17 missions—with many more wounded. But even when the donation jar is long dried up and the hunt for parts elusive, Kellner continues on—piecing the plane back together so one day, she can tip her wings to the sky, and to the stories that ended up in the clouds. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Get Started Now: Download the App

Ready to dive into the world of global news and events? Download our app today from your preferred app store and start exploring.
app-storeplay-store