CASUAL COLLECTION Spring/Summer 2011
THE CORSICAN CONNECTION: PART 1 An urge for discovery has always been part of the Peak Performance DNA. It has taken us from mountaintops to jungles. Along the way we’ve made pit-stops in vibrant metropolitan cities like London, New York and Bombay. All of these journeys and places reflect Peak Performance clothing and collections, but also our mentality, which is characterized as much by urban as natural sensibilities. Despite our passion for travel, we had never, until now, visited Corsica. But it didn’t take long before we realized that this island offers a great many things that we value: an active lifestyle with challenging hiking trails, long Mediterranean beaches and scenic winding roads (actually, we haven’t even seen a straight road much less driven on one). In our baggage we have our spring collection, which reflects 25 years of building on what has become the Peak Performance signature style: timeless fashion that’s both functional and relaxingly elegant; well-known garments such as shirts, chinos, denim jeans and hooded sweatshirts that are refined every season in regard to both material and fit. Of course we also use swimsuits and bikinis constantly here on Corse – as the Corsicans, Napoleon’s countrymen, call it. They don’t view themselves as French, but as Corsicans, an important distinction. Singular and proud, a little like the personality of Peak Performance.
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Gordy Shirt. Cover: Maple Crew. Beach Zip. John Cardigan, Brig Tee, Sam Shorts. Leo Crew, Maxwell Chino. Jeane Dress. 1
Oasis Jacket Hudson V-Neck, Bill V-Neck Barrow Denim 2
Tara Long Jacket Deedee Dress 4
Pico Jacket, Dennis Long Sleeve, Watts Shorts. The Pico Jacket has all the right detailing: front zipper, bellowed pockets on the chest, adjustable waist, pleats at the back, and regular fit. It also has a slightly sun-bruised and fresh-washed look. Three words: casual yet stylish. 5
Jean styles for Spring/Summer 2011 have all the right influences and range from the classic cowboy five-pocket styles — like Barrow and Becky — to bold cuts and vintage washes. The Women’s line is fitted with classy detailing and worked styles. Take a closer look at the slim, boot-cut Nicki, the regular boyfriend-shaped Isabel, and this season’s fancy version of Becky — a five-pocket toothpick in cord. The heritage of jeans is always prominent, but as with all our clothing, we feel it’s important to continue innovating and developing even this traditional product group.
Codi Shirt Sheeta Denim 7
Jewel Cardigan Andrea Tee Isabel Denim 8
Vernon T-Neck, Sioux Denim. The styles of Peak Performance his-and-her knitwear range from true classics to athletic and modern detail with graphic patterns, color blocks, stripes, and letter-patch artwork. Cotton provides the preferred material quality. 9
Maxwell Chino. Matwau Chino. Matwau Chino 10
Dixie Chino Jeane Scarf 12
Matwau Chino, Maxwell Chino, Matwau Chino. Is there anything that says casual and comfortable better than a chino? Possibly, but this line makes our strongest statement ever for relaxation, with compact and durable fabrics washed down for a soft look, and original perfect-fit cut. 13
Dennis Long Sleeve, Bixby Cargo Shorts. Your summer reading should be like the clothes you wear: timeless classics mixed with a few modern elements. In the former category we recommend The Old Man and the Sea, by Ernest Hemingway. 14
Tove Shirt Ayolo Shorts 15
Deedee Crew Isabel Shorts 17
Eric Button Down Check Shirt, Barrow Denim. Comfortable, washed, soft, naturally faded, light. That sums up our broad range of shirts. The women’s collection shares these key characteristics, but also hosts more feminine tailoring and detailing in crispy blouses as well as tunics and dresses. 18
Sam Hood Culver Denim Shorts 19
Junior Sweat Zip, Junior Dex Knee Shorts. Opposite page: Junior Helium Jacket, Junior Move Zip Hood, Junior Dex Knee Shorts. Junior Move Zip Hood, Junior Check Skirt. Peak Performance Juniors offer the same casually stylish garments and soft, comfortable materials as our main collections. Not a lesser line by any means, only the sizes differ. 20
Jeane Shirt Dixie Shorts 22
Junior Peak Tee, Junior Sweat Pants. Corey Jacket, Eric Button Down Check Shirt, Matwau Chino. Kids love the casual classics. Peak Performance Junior Sweat Pants feature ribbed waistband and cuffs, drawstring waist, slanted hand pockets, back pocket, contrast zigzag stitches, and graphic elements on the thigh and back pocket. A guaranteed new favourite. 23
Luke Check Shirt. Bonnie Dress. 24
Beach Hood. Errol V-Neck, Gordy Shirt. 25
Jeane Dress 26
Luke Check Shirt, Andrea Tee, Barrow Denim. Our philosophy is that style and comfort go hand in hand. And never more so than when you wear his shirt. 28
Leo Zip, Ken Tee, Culver Denim. Stina Top, Lea Pants. 29
Beach Hood 30
Copilot Jacket Original Tee, Maxwell Chino 32
Cimarron Top, Nikki Denim. Movement, discovery, adventure, travel. It’s all relative, and the Zen dudes have it right. Make everything you do count, in every moment you do it, wherever it is that you are. In the end, the best places are wherever you choose them to be. So lift up your shoe and take a look: that’s your first footprint in the Last Best Place. 33