Nanga Takes Flight with Original Duckhead Collaboration
Nanga, the Japanese outdoor brand known for its signature duck down lining, has been on a collaborative roll in 2024. From teaming up with HAVEN to fragment design, Engineered Garments, and 18 East, they have now taken flight with umbrella manufacturer Original Duckhead.
The Nanga x Original Duckhead umbrella is a unique collaboration that celebrates their shared avian influence. Nanga’s signature duck down lining is used in their jackets and sleeping bags, while Original Duckhead is known for its duck head-adorned umbrella handles. The result is a green canopy with a white, feather-inspired print, green hardware, and a natural wood handle. But that’s not all, as the umbrella comes packaged in a puffy case that resembles one of Nanga’s sleeping bags.
The genesis of this collaboration is an interesting one. It all started with a trip to New York City in 2023, where the Nanga team stumbled upon the Original Duckhead umbrella at the MoMA Design Store. They were immediately charmed and ended up buying several to take back to Japan. According to Tomoyuki Yokota, Nanga’s founder and president, “After buying several to take back to Japan, we recognized the perfect synergy between our brands. This collaboration was a natural fit and we’re thrilled to bring it to life.”
The Nanga x Original Duckhead umbrella is now available for purchase on both brands’ webstores for $59 USD. Don’t miss out on this unique and stylish collaboration.
