Gramicci

In the 1970s, the Stonemasters were climbing in Yosemite National Park, a group of young climbers who prized speed and style. One of them was Mike Graham. Because painter's pants and army clothing allowed too little movement, he sewed his own shorts: with a diamond-shaped gusset at the crotch modeled on kung fu pants and a built-in belt you adjust with one hand. The shorts were followed by the G-Pants. By the mid-80s, surfers and skaters were wearing the pants too. Gramicci also became popular on the streets of Tokyo, and today the brand is at home in Japan.

With the Gramicci beanies you have the choice between two models. According to Gramicci, the Thermal Fleece Beanie is made of recycled polyester fleece, warm and stretchy. The Mohair Splatter Beanie is fluffy knit, made from a yarn with a mohair content, and features a speckled pattern. You'll find the same pattern on the Mohair Splatter Cardigan and the Mohair Splatter Sweater.

• Beanies: Thermal Fleece Beanie and Mohair Splatter Beanie
• Knitwear: Mohair Splatter Cardigan and Mohair Splatter Sweater
• Jackets: the reversible Reversible Sherpa Jacket and the G-Zero Jacket with PrimaLoft insulation
• T-shirts: Joker Tee with a jester motif on the back, Vase Tee and One Point Logo T-Shirt
• Accessories: Thermal Fleece Scarf, Carabiner and the Running Man as a keychain

Gramicci is an outdoor clothing brand, founded in 1982 by climber Mike Graham in California and today at home in Japan. It's known for the G-Pants with a gusset at the crotch and a built-in belt, and for its logo, the Running Man.

If you'd like to feel Gramicci's knitwear and fleece before buying, drop by the concept store in Cologne. Otherwise, just order online.