The Polar Bears International (PBI) logo disc means a portion of proceeds from the sale of this item will go directly to supporting research by PBI and the preservation of polar bear habitats.
Their designs set the industry standard for parkas; other outdoor brands clearly try to replicate Canada Goose designs to keep up with their growing popularity.
Developed as a nod to post - war bush pilots in Canada's North, the Chilliwack Bomber provides the durability, warmth, and mobility that these pilots needed when working on Arctic runways.
Arguably our most famous parka, the original Snow Mantra was developed for industrial and commercial work in the coldest regions on the planet.
You can't go wrong with a Canadian classic - especially when they have a jacket for every kind of weather.
Speaking of the collaboration with FASHION, Woody Blackford, the EVP of product for Canada Goose, said it was a "natural fit." He added, "We have many shared values rooted in function and craftsmanship as well as a commitment to Canadian design." Christine Charlebois, the creative director at WANT Les Essentiels, echoes this sentiment, telling us that "the partnership was born from [each brand's] desire to showcase and make Canadian design shine internationally." She adds that by taking a minimalist approach to the design, the brands were able to "reveal the essence of Canadian craftsmanship and allow them to be elevated."
"We saw a polar bear within the first ten minutes of Canada Goose Sale landing," Upton told Vogue. The intention For everyone to find a moment of peace amidst the chaos of a global pandemic.