SPRING/SUMMER ISSUE O8 A E T H E R A P PA R EL.COM
J O U R N A L Outdoor Adventure, Urban Exploration, And Innovative Design
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WALT SIEGL
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
AETHERmtn
ALEX STROHL
VSCO AND AETHER
THE ART OF
MEN’S AND WOMEN’S
THE MAKING OF
THE PHOTOGRAPHER
COLLABORATE
CUSTOM-MADE BIKES
S/S ’16 MOTO JACKETS
OUR LATEST STORE
EXPLORES EUROPE
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AETHER We partnered with the art & tech company to ask five shooters around the globe for their interpretation of #TheOuterLimits.
(Right) Bohemian Switzerland National Park in the Czech Republic. Photo: Eliska Kubikova; eluch.vsco.co.
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One can hardly scroll through Instagram without
was an array of stunning imagery from the far
being bombarded with VSCO hashtags thanks
reaches of the globe, including Alaska, Norway,
to the fact the art and technology company has
Iceland, and the Czech Republic. Through these
become a leader in mobile photography, while at
photographers’ creative lenses, #TheOuterLimits
the same time creating a community for people
equated to snowy mountainscapes, the world’s
to create and share content. Given our shared
northernmost capital, epic cliff-side vistas, ultra-
passion for beautiful imagery, we recently
remote cabins, and other awe-inspiring scenery.
partnered with VSCO to ask five photographers
Here, some of the images captured from the five
from around the planet for their interpretation
photographers we tapped to explore, adventure,
of #TheOuterLimits. What came back to us
and create.
Hatcher Pass, Alaska. Photos: Jovell Rennie; jovell.vsco.co.
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Trolltunga Cliff in Odda, Norway. Photo: Konsta Linkola; konstalinkola.vsco.co.
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(Left) Hatcher Pass, Alaska. Photos: Jovell Rennie; jovell.vsco.co. (Above) Hardangerfjord in Norway. Photo: Stian Servoss; servoss.vsco.co.
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(Top) Posio, Finland. (Bottom) Moskenesoya Island, Norway. Photos: Kontsa Linkola; konstalinkola.vsco.co.
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(Top) The world’s northernmost capital, Reykjavik, Iceland. Photo: Arlena Armstrong; arlenaarmstrong.vsco.co. (Bottom) Mount Ulriken in Bergen, Norway. Photo: Stian Servoss; servoss.vsco.co.
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Of Motorcycles and Men Photographer Lionel Koretzky captures the art of Walt Siegl’s custom-built designs.
French-born photographer Lionel Koretzky has
bikes and devotion to detail have earned him a
long had an eye for making inanimate objects
reputation for truly exquisite motorcycles—F1-
come to life with his lens. Last spring Koretzky
level, meticulously constructed creations, both
had the opportunity to visit Austria-born, custom-
lightweight and efficient. He personally designs
motorcycle designer Walt Siegl at his home and
all of his bikes, which are then hand-built in his
atelier in a small town in New Hampshire.
workshop using only the finest materials.
In the mid 1980s, while working for
When Koretzky visited Siegl’s shop, he
Austria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Siegl
shot everything using available light. As fans
started building custom bikes in his free time.
of both motorcycles and obsessive design, we
A former competitive racer, he decided to
currently have a Walt Siegl original on display
get off the circuit and start a new life after
and for sale at AETHERla. Here, some of the
surviving a devastating crash. His passion for
images from Koretzky’s visit with Siegl.
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Walt Siegl assembling an engine in his New Hampshire atelier.
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Carbon-fiber components on a lightweight, aircraft-spec steel frame.
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A custom tachometer/speedometer mounted on a limited-series Leggero.
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A Walt Siegl Motorcycles Leggero series bike.
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Reflective piping at front yoke, back sleeves, and back vents
SchoellerÂŽ 3-layer hard shell with ColdBlackÂŽ Weatherproof zippers
Removable D30 armor at shoulders, back, and elbows
Adjustable cuff and hem Dual-entry hand pockets
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Product Spotlight
Navigator
As always, when it comes to our motorcycle
snaps with thumb loops on the front placket
gear we focus on the marriage of protection
enable the rider to easily close the jacket with
and design. The Navigator ($750) is made using
one hand.
Schoeller®-Dynatec, an abrasion-resistant
For riding at night, JRC Reflex® reflective
fabric that has been specifically engineered for
piping has been incorporated along the front
motorcyclists. Schoeller®-Dynatec boasts
yoke, back sleeves, and at the back vents, as well
a 3-layer construction that makes it completely
as with a large strip across the back of the collar.
waterproof, wind resistant, and yet still
When it comes to protective padding, the
breathable. Also, ColdBlack® has been integrated
Navigator is equipped with the industry’s best
into the garment dye to reduce heat retention
shock-absorbing body armor, D3O® pads, at the
caused by sunlight. A two-way front zipper and zippered side-
elbows, shoulder, and back— all of which are CEcertified and completely removable. The newly
seam gussets allow you to adjust the bottom hem
formulated pads are lighter and 30 percent
while seated. Additionally, a mesh liner and vents
stronger and more malleable. Now that you’re
on the chest and back mean you stay cool. Donut
outfitted, all that’s left to do is get out there.
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Product Spotlight
Arrow
Finally, a women’s leather motorcycle jacket
road, we have you covered when it comes
that works on and off the bike. If you don’t
to protective padding thanks to D3O®, the
ride, the Arrow ($995) is a f lattering, sex y
industr y leader in shock-absorbing body
jacket that pairs easily with denim for an
armor. The newly formulated D3O® pads are
ever yday, badass look. The ergonomic f it is
lighter and 30 percent stronger and more
constructed with extremely sof t Napa cowhide
malleable. The Arrow comes with removable,
with quilted detailing at the shoulders and
CE-cer tif ied pads at the shoulders and back.
arms. A drop -tail hem offers the perfect
Additionally, removable, die-cut D3O® padding
amount of coverage, while stretch panels at
at the elbows offers light protection and a
the sides allow for a customized f it and ease of
slim f it. Ever y woman’s wardrobe calls for an
movement when out for a long ride.
awesome moto jacket, and this just may be the
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Supple Napa cowhide
Center-front zipper with chin guard
Quilted detailing at arms and shoulders
Removable D30 pads at shoulders, back, and elbows
Zippers at sleeves Leather stretch panels at sides
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The interior of the AETHERmtn store in Aspen, Colorado.
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The Making of
AETHERmtn We ventured to the mountains of Aspen, Colorado to open our latest store.
AETHER has always been at home in the city but
of men’s and women’s outerwear, motorcycle
happiest in the mountains. The great outdoors
and mountain gear, sweaters, knits, and
are at the core of what this brand was built on,
accessories, as well as the classic city pieces
and with our latest store opening, we decided
AETHER is known for.
to move away from the urban environments
A 10 ft. steel table runs down the
that house our first three stores—Los Angeles,
center of the space, decorated with an array
San Francisco, and New York City—and
of third-party products (coffee-table books,
instead plant roots in an iconic mountain town.
Kletterwerks backpacks, James pocket knives,
We chose Aspen, Colorado, as the place to
Gransfors Bruk axes). Adding to the overall
open AETHERmtn for obvious reasons: The
shopping experience is a variety of items that
picturesque former mining town sits at 7,908
encapsulate the AETHER lifestyle, including an
feet and is a year-round playground for the
Icon electric bicycle, a two-wheel drive Ural
outdoors obsessed—from world-class skiing
motorcycle with a sidecar, Boosted Boards, and
on four mountains (Aspen Mountain, Aspen
Ruby motorcycle helmets.
Highlands, Snowmass, and Buttermilk) to hiking,
When customers come in after a long day on
biking, and seemingly endless options for scenic
the hill or a grueling bike ride, they can take a load
motorcycle rides.
off on the coach and set of chairs located in the
The store occupies a 2,400 square-foot
back of the store near a TV displaying a rotating
space on the Cooper Avenue walking mall in the
selection of AETHER travel imagery. To further the
center of downtown, just steps from the Aspen
shopping experience, there is even a scotch and
Mountain gondola. French architect Thierry
whiskey bar for people to imbibe as they browse.
Gaugain’s vision for AETHERmtn came to life via
AETHERmtn is the latest addition to the
custom-made, LED-lit oak crates that display the
AETHER world and one we hope you visit soon.
clothes. The store features a curated selection
See you in the mountains.
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W hat You Need Now
Men’s S/S ’16 Essentials
Beacon in Distant Blue, $375.
Tommy sunglass, SALT., $415.
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W hat You Need Now
Miir Vacuum-Insulated Bottle (23 oz.), $30.
Incline Sweatshir t in Heather Grey, $175.
Kletter werks Day Backpack, $159.
Trainer Pant in Jet Black, $145.
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W hat You Need Now
Women’s S/S ’16 Essentials
Blanchett sunglass, SALT., $460.
Crosstown in Heather Grey, $185.
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Kletter werks Tote, $89.
Pieced Tee in White, $75.
Miir Vacuum-Insulated Bottle (23 oz.), $30. Profile Legging in Graphite, $90.
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Photo Diary:
Alex Strohl’s Big Adventure The French-born photographer turned his lens on some of Europe’s most remote corners, and we followed along.
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Sunrise in the Sexten Dolomites in Italy.
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(Above) Vega Cottage on Vega Island, Norway. (Right) Trollstigen Mountain Road in Norway.
French photographer Alex Strohl (@alexstrohl)
countless images of the beauty that seems to
has garnered a massive following thanks to his
exist around every corner for those intrepid
wanderlust-fueled images of the faraway corners
enough to find it. “Most of the time, we’d drive
of the planet he frequently visits. With more than
down random roads until we found a cool spot
one-million Instagram followers watching (and
or met someone interesting,” says Strohl. “A lot
double-tapping) his every adventure, he has
of those roads lead to a good story—if you’re
become a sort of social media poster boy for a
willing to go down them.”
life well traveled and well lived. When he told us
The three-month-long trip resulted in a
he was heading to Europe and Scandanavia this
beautiful array of photos that further solidify our
past summer to shoot images for his first book—
lust for travel and adventure. “I set out to inspire
which focuses on those who choose to live in
other people to go outside,” he says. “People
spectacular, off-the-grid locations—we knew we
get caught up in urban lifestyles and don’t take
wanted to be a part of it.
enough opportunities to escape the pressures of
Armed with plenty of AETHER gear, Strohl
the city. It’s proven that spending time outdoors
ventured throughout Italy, Norway, Switzerland,
is good for you.” See some of the highlights from
and Austria with his wife, Andrea, capturing
Strohl’s journey here and on the following pages.
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Off-roading to a mountain plateau near the Breidalsvatnet Lake in Oppland County, Norway.
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(Top Left) Juvet Landscape Hotel in Valldal, Norway. (Bottom Left) The Tyrolean Alps in Austria. (Top Right) Schlegeis Reservoir in Tyrol, Austria. (Bottom Right) The Aletsch Glacier in Switzerland.
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(Cover) Juvet Landscape Hotel in Valldal, Norway. (Opening spread) Moskenesoya Island, Norway. (Right) Wildsee Lake in Tyrol, Austria. Photos: Alex Strohl
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