MAGAZINE Gaastra introduces Fall/Winter 2012 collections Men/Women Nautical passion for all destinations Gaastra Sportswear, Footwear and Breton collections Set out in a fashionable way
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Contents 4 Gaastra all season sailing 4 Prepare for anything 6 Gaastra Pro 6 Practice makes perfect 8 Safety first 10 Gaastra Sponsoring 10 Top performance 14 Gaastra Sportswear 14 Signature style 16 Show yourself! 41 36 18 Red alert! 22 Feel free! 24 Winter lounging 26 Stylish shirts, cool colors 28 Off to the village high street 30 Pretty colorful 32 Gaastra Footwear 32 Grip on any deck 36 Gaastra Breton 36 Pure nautical elegance 38 Seaport Heritage 40 New authentics 42 Subtle colors, rich decoration 44 Classy classic 46 Select your shirt style 48 Coastal Voyage edgier then ever 50 Wool: low tech wonder Special thanks to: Photographer Andy Tan Photographer Kurt Arrigo Photographer Sander van der Borch Art Direction Bureau Kellerman Printed by Habo DaCosta printing Colors, designs and details of the items shown in this brochure may differ from the actual items on offer. Gaastra reserves the right to add or remove products from the Men and Women collection and to change patterns, fabrics and/or colors without prior notification. Contents 3
Gaastra all season sailing Prepare for anything The photos in this brand new Gaastra Magazine were taken during a trip along the Mediterranean coast in the offseason. This is quite a magical time to cruise around this area. You should really try it some time. It s a lot quieter than usual, but all the famous features are there: the beautiful deep blue sea, the picturesque coastlines, the marinas full of luxurious yachts, the great restaurants and clubs even the weather is pretty decent. The off-season presented excellent opportunities to highlight the various features of the Gaastra Fall/Winter 2012 collections. The functional Sportswear items offer all you need to face the ever-changing temperatures and winds and the most luxurious Breton items are the perfect attire for a dinner in one of the prestigious restaurants or a night of serious club-hopping. For all the other moments, both collections offer several, beautiful, comfortable and stylish casual outfits. Gaastra Footwear, designed according to the Grip on any Deck philosophy, is suitable for any activity. It is this unique mix of functionality and fashion to which Gaastra owes its reputation as the nautical lifestyle brand. Gaastra Pro offers protection without compromise for hardcore sailors, the Sportswear collection offers a nice mix of practical and functional items and casual sporty outfits, while Gaastra Breton is all about fashion. Whether you re a hardcore yachtsmen going on adventurous offshore trips, just a recreational sailor cruising the lakes or even if you only like lounging in the marina, your Gaastra outfit is prepared for anything. Enjoy discovering our brand new Fall/Winter collections 2012! 4 Intro
Gaastra Pro Practice makes perfect 6 Pro
Gaastra sponsors several pro yachting teams in various classes. It s a great way to show passion for yachting and it s also an essential part of the company s innovation strategy. The teams test new gear and equipment under extreme conditions during races. Gaastra s designers use the crews feedback to perfect the functional qualities. The materials and techniques they develop are not only used to produce excellent pro gear, they boost the functional qualities of the other Gaastra collections as well. Maximum protection & comfort. Pro 7
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Safety first Anyone who has ever been out on the open sea knows; even during the calmest weather, danger can be lurking just around the corner. You can never take safety for granted. To guarantee maximum protection from wind and water, Gaastra uses the latest innovations and best materials. High-tech materials. FABRIC High-performance fabric that keeps water out and allows per spi ra tion to escape. SEAMS Thermoplastic adhesive film applied to sewn seams to prevent water and wind penetration. ZIPPERS Engineered to keep you dry and comfortable so that you can concentrate on performance. REINFORCED FABRIC Highly durable Kevlar -reinforced fabric that offers comfort and protection. REFLECTIVE PRINT Reflective badges and piping. Pro 9
Top performance Powered by Gaastra Passion for sailing at the highest level is deeply embedded Gaastra is also partner of a wide variety of sailing events, in the DNA of the Gaastra brand. In fact, it was the main from the extremely popular and heritage Sneekweek event reason for Douwe Gaastra to start a sail making company in Holland to the ultra-prestigious Copa del Rey in Palma de in the first place. Today Gaastra s commitment is still clearly Mallorca. Being involved at all levels of competitive sailing expressed by the company s extended sponsoring program. is more than a matter of image. It also helps the company Gaastra sponsored crews, including sailing legends, Olympic stay in touch with the latest trends in the nautical world competitors and Rolex Cup winners, can be found sailing all and it provides valuable information on the performance of seven seas. Gaastra items right in the middle of the regatta action. For top-notch performance, we get feedback from people who actually spend time on the water. 10 Sponsoring
...Gaastra sponsored crews can be found sailing all seven seas... Gaastra is the proud sponsor of legendary Italian yachting team Azzurra. It is a perfect match. Gaastra and Azzurra are household names in the international regatta world and both share a passion for top performance yachting. In the 80s, Team Azzurra established its name with great results in the America s Cup. Today, Team Azzurra is one of the forces to be reckoned with in renowned regattas like the Louis Vuitton trophy and the Audi Medcup. Sponsoring 11
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Signature style Gaastra Sportswear Collection The Sportswear Collection, Gaastra s casual and sporty signature collection, is divided into two themes: ROUGH SEAS and OFFSHORE WINDS. For the Rough Seas theme, the designers drew inspiration from the world of offshore sailing. It is dominated by black, navy and white designs, striking reflective applications and rubber embossed prints. The items are cool, casual and radiate pure adventure. Offshore Winds is a more colorful theme, characterized by large color blocking, stenciled graphics and a very elegant look and feel. JACKET DAISIES 36.1150.22 PANTS JADING COATED 36.6250.22 SCARF MERRIL ALPS 36.8221.22 14 Sportswear
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Show yourself! This year s Sportswear Collection clearly proves that performance materials and functional qualities can be easily mixed with elegance and style. With exciting new fits, daring color combinations and beautiful badges and applications, the collection is more versatile and playful than ever. Just look at this incredibly intense red, jumping from these pages Prepare to receive a lot of attention this season! JACKET DIPLOMAT 36.3145.22 DRESS TRUE NORTH POLE 36.4120.22 HAT HOMER PILOT WOMEN 36.8211.22 16 Sportswear
MEN JACKET WILSON 35.1120.22 SWEAT GUNNER 35.5126.22 BEANIE JIMMY 35.8950.22 WOMEN JACKET DAYLIGHT 36.1165.22 HEADBAND MERRIL ALPS SOLID 36.8118.22 SCARF MERRIL ALPS SOLID 36.8116.22 Sportswear 17
JACKET WILSON 35.1120.22 PANTS WORK 35.6100.22 Red alert! The Rough Seas theme offers beautiful and subtle combinations of blue and black, two-colored checks for the shirts and some very striking accents in bright red. Pick your favorite items and mix and match them into your own Rough Seas outfit. You can t go wrong! SHOE GROUNDAGE MEN 65.2423.22 18 Sportswear
BELT ANCHORAGE WIDE 36.8995.22 PULLOVER GRABLINES 35.4140.22 Sportswear 19
Just nipping off board for a quick trip to the local market to stock up on sundrenched fruit? Or planning on an hour-long stroll around the small medieval streets of that little fishing village? Whatever your plans, with Gaastra you always step out in style. 20 Sportswear
WOMEN CARDIGAN EASTERN WIND 36.4235.22 SOFTSHELL EMERALD 36.3240.22 LONGSLEEVE ENAMEL 36.7212.22 PANTS JADING 36.6150.22 BELT ANCHORAGE SMALL 36.8994.22 BEANIE EVER 36.8950.22 MEN JACKET VENT DU NORD 35.1230.22 CARDIGAN BODO 35.5235.22 SHIRT JACKLINES 35.2260.22 PANTS ISLANDER 35.6924.22 BEANIE ROYAL MEN 35.8940.22 Sportswear 21
22 Sportswear JACKET WALL 35.1115.22 SHIRT GRADIENT WIND 35.7100.22
Feel free! This year s Sportswear jackets have a very neat and tight fit. This offers a modern look while also serving a function. Based on Gaastra Pro experience, Gaastra knows the importance of ergonomic design; for top crews it can mean the difference between winning and losing. The Sportswear jackets are designed to offer you maximum freedom of movement, whatever you do. The jackets keep you warm and comfortable, but they never get in the way. Sportswear 23
Winter lounging WOMEN SOFTSHELL DRIFT AWAY 36.3110.22 SHIRT TEXEL WOMEN 36.2110.22 BEANIE MERRIL ALPS SOLID 36.8115.22 SCARF RANDOLPH 35.8116.22 MEN BODY WARMER WING 35.1160.22 PULLOVER GO TO SEA 35.4111.22 SHIRT NANAIMO 35.2125.22 JEANS GAASTRA BLUE NELSON AND NEVIL SET 35.8035.36 24 Sportswear
Clear blue skies, the freshest air you ll ever breathe There s nothing more intense and refreshing than spending some leisure time outdoors when it s chilly. Just dress up warm enough and you can enjoy your winter chill session for hours on end. So get into gear, step outside and face the elements. You ll feel more alive than ever. Sportswear 25
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Wide variety of patterns to choose from The versatile color pallets of all themes have also been translated into a surprising and colorful selection of stylish shirts for both men and women. There are many different patterns and styles available: two-colored checks, stripes and solid shirts. SHIRT REGATTA 35.2955.22 SHIRT WARP WOMEN 36.2045.36 SHIRT HERRINGBONE WOMEN 36.2415.22 SHIRT KEVON 35.2930.22 SHIRT NAPOLI 36.2125.22 Sportswear 27
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MEN JACKET VAUGN 35.1210.22 PULLOVER BRIAN 35.4200.22 SHIRT JACKLINES 35.2260.22 JEANS GAASTRA BLUE NELSON AND NEVIL SET 35.8035.36 WOMEN JACKET EVEREST 36.1220.22 PANTS JADAN SATIN 36.6920.22 RATISSON AND RAPTURE SET 36.8035.36 Sportswear 29
Pretty, colorful The combination of pink and purple is quite daring. It is also incredibly gorgeous, as you can clearly see on these pages. The Sportswear Collection is very colorful, especially for the ladies. And thanks to the wonderful skills of color coordination, you can mix all your favorite items into one perfectly balanced outfit. Looking good comes standard! SHOES PEARL WOMEN 66.2412.22 30 Sportswear
JACKET EVEREST 36.1220.22 BAG MANLY HARBOUR SHOPPER 36.8200.22 PANTS JADAN SATIN 36.6920.22 Sportswear 31
32 Footwear PULLOVER LASK 36.4460.22 PANTS JADAN WASHED DENIM 36.6450.22 SHOES PEARL WOMEN 66.2412.22
SHOE LOCKE DF MEN 65.2411.22 SHOE CARRACK WOMEN 66.1404.22 Grip on any deck Functional footwear with a fashionable look for men and women With Gaastra Footwear you should feel as comfortable on the deck of a yacht as you would on the dance-floor of a prestigious club. Functional footwear, with a fashionable look, that is the key to the Grip on any Deck philosophy. This season s shoes radiate an authentic and rugged look and feel. SHOE APEAK MEN 65.2106.22 SHOE WAVESON MEN 65.2106.22 Footwear 33
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MEN JACKET JUNTER 35.1410.22 SHIRT NEBLINA 35.2450.22 NELSON AND NEVIL SET 35.8035.36 WOMEN CARDIGAN LAND 36.4455.22 SHIRT NADOR WOMEN 36.2460.22 PANTS JADAN SLIM DENIM 36.6350.22 RATISSON AND RAPTURE SET 36.8035.36 SHOES CARRACK WOMEN 66.1404.22 36 Breton
Gaastra Breton Collection Pure nautical elegance Breton is the most fashionable Gaastra Collection. Named after the famous Breton stripe, this luxurious and elegant collection always draws inspiration from the rich nautical history. This year Gaastra presents two themes: COASTAL VOYAGE, with an edgy but elegant worn look and feel, and SEAPORT HERITAGE, a very classy translation of the authentic nautical style, with a beautiful pallet of very subtle colors. Inspired by Gaastra s rich nautical history. Breton 37
Seaport Heritage Sailor style reinvented SWEATER JAIMIE 35.5421.22 T-SHIRT JAWS 35.7406.22 PANTS SAILS CHINO 35.6921.22 BELT ADVANTAGE 35.8991.22 SHOES GROUNDAGE MEN 65.2423.22 T-SHIRT JAWS 35.7406.22 T-SHIRT LAZARET 36.7410.22 38 Breton
SWEATER JARELL 35.5426.22 JEANS GAASTRA BLUE SHOE WAVESON MEN 65.2106.22 Gaastra s nautical mastery throughout its existence, inspired the designers to create a nostalgic tribute to the sailor style. The Seaport Heritage theme brings the authentic nautical look back to life. This collection of sturdy classics is very rich in beautiful details, with hand painting inspired artworks. Seaport Heritage radiates a sense of nostalgia, emphasized by a slightly worn look, but it is clearly a very contemporary collection. The subtle color palette, with navy, off-white and the new sail and biscuit colors, brings a feeling of pure class to the Seaport Heritage theme. The sturdy and robust materials, details and finishes add a sense of ruggedness. This is very evident in reinvented classics such as the chunky jacquards and cool double-breasted caban style cardigans and jackets. Breton 39
CARDIGAN LAND 36.4455.22 New authentics The Seaport Heritage theme reinvents the nautical classics, as you can see with this double-breasted caban style vest and the scarf with the autenthic Breton stripes. 40 Breton
SHIRT LANDFALL 36.2405.22 BAG MANTOBA 36.8405.22 SHOE WHEELHOUSE WOMEN 66.3406.22 PANTS JADAN DAMAGED DENIM 36.8411.22 Breton 41
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PULLOVER JAMCLEAT 35.4421.22 NELSON AND NEVIL SET 35.8035.36 JACKET KOMOREN 36.1430.22 SWEAT CARDIGAN LANYARD 36.5432.22 T-SHIRT LAZARET 36.7410.22 PANTS JADAN SLIM DENIM 36.6350.22 RATISSON AND RAPTURE SET 36.8035.36 Subtle colors, rich decoration Both Breton themes offer a surprising set of subtle colors and are richly decorated with nautical references. Notice the zigzag sail makers stitching on the jacket? Breton 43
Classy classic Gaastra s vast nautical expertise is applied in bringing the classic sailor look back to life in an elegant, sturdy and stylish way. BELT ALBERTY 35.8995.22 44 Breton
SHIRT NEGEV 35.2460.22 JACKET JEDBURY 35.1405.22 PANTS SAILS CHINO 35.6921.22 SHOE BUNK MEN 65.2408.22 Breton 45
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Select your shirt style Wide variety of patterns to choose from SHIRT NANNING 35.2130.22 One can never have too many different shirts. This year, Gaastra presents you with more choice than ever. Besides the Sportswear shirts, the Breton Collection offers a wide variety to choose from. All shirts have a sleek modern fit and are very rich in details, especially the cuffs and collars. But the true richness lies in the versatility of designs. Breton 47
JACKET JUFFLE 35.1409.22 SWEATER JARELL 35.5426.22 JEANS GAASTRA BLUE SHOES WAVESON MEN 65.2106.22 Coastal Voyage edgier than ever The Coastal Voyage theme is the edgiest Breton Collection Gaastra has ever designed. A ripped and repaired look, rough and tough detailing and faded out washings are combined with intense yet subtle colors such as sherpa, sea green and middle blue. The collection is richly decorated with nautical references, such as typical zigzag sail maker s stitching and large eyelets. Coastal Voyage is a unique rugged looking theme, with a distinctly elegant Gaastra Breton touch. 48 Breton
BODY WARMER COOL DOWN 36.1335.22 PULLOVER STEWARD 36.4365.22 PANTS JADAN DAMAGED DENIM 36.6460.22 SHOE LURCH WOMEN 66.2407.22 Breton 49
MEN PULLOVER ABOUT 35.4365.22 SHIRT BEAM 35.2370.22 JEANS GAASTRA BLUE NELSON AND NEVIL SET 35.8035.36 WOMEN CARDIGAN SWAY 36.4335.22 POLO MAGNETICO 36.7920.22 PANTS JADAN SLIM DENIM 36.6350.22 BELT MINNESOTA 36.8993.22 SCARF MARA BAY 36.8311.22 RATISSON AND RAPTURE SET 36.8035.36 SHOES SPRINGLINE WOMEN 66.3423.22 Wool: lowtech wonder Wool has been around since the beginning of time and will never go out of style. It is hard to imagine a more authentic look. 50 Breton
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WOMEN HOODED SWEATER SALTY 36.5334.22 LONGSLEEVE SEA ICE 36.7315.22 PANTS JADAN COLOURED DENIM GD 36.6910.22 RATISSON AND RAPTURE SET 36.8035.36 MEN JACKET ABBADON 35.1335.22 JEANS GAASTRA BLUE SCARF HEADSTATE MEN 35.8311.22 BEANIE HEADSTATE MEN 35.8310.22 52 Breton
SWEATER AQUA 35.5322.22 PANTS SAILS CHINO 35.6921.22 BELT ADVANTAGE 35.8991.22 BEANIE ROYAL MEN 35.8940.22 Breton 53
Fashion prediction for this winter: Incredibly cool!
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