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Technical outerwear label Arc’teryx is taking a turn for sustainability with its first-every design ambassador: New York-based upcycling innovator Nicole McLaughlin. The eco-minded creative and climber is set to join the ranks alongside the brand’s long-standing representatives, including surfer Peter Devries, author Florence Williams, runner Brendan Leonard, mountain biker Katie Holden, and climber Shelma Jun.
“As a climber and designer, I’m excited to partner with Arc’teryx,” said McLaughlin. “I’m looking forward to shared learnings and connecting our communities so that together we can amplify the value of circularity, including repurposing garments to keep waste out of landfills.”
Arc’teryx and Nicole McLaughlin reach new heights with design ambassadorship
Arc’teryx and Nicole McLaughlin reach new heights with design ambassadorship
The sustainability-focused NYC-based designer has been announced as the Canadian outerwear experts first design ambassador
Mini tent, by Nicole McLaughlin, made using Arc’teryx GORE-TEX scraps, strike-off patch logos, and a used mini display tent found online.
Photography: Amy Li and Nicole McLaughlin
Nicole McLaughlin – upcycling aficionado, circular economy pioneer and sustainability advocate – shares her imaginative deadstock designs with her 600k followers on Instagram. Think prismatic biker jackets formed from surplus Puma football goalie gloves, foldable picnic chairs crafted using Nike caps, sofas reupholstered with The North Face puffer jackets and even a technical gilet with multiple pockets honed from gold hardware-gleaming Hermès bags. More experimental creations include basketball shorts mad