Arc'teryx Veilance's Summer 2025 collection draws inspiration from the rhythm of Paris, blending minimalist design with high-performance technical apparel for a refined, city-ready wardrobe.
What this is:
Arc’teryx Veilance has just unveiled its Summer 2025 collection—a love letter to the spirit and daily rhythm of Paris. This latest lineup from Arc’teryx’s premium minimalist imprint draws inspiration directly from the City of Light and the creative minds who give it its energy: think chefs, textile artists, restaurateurs, product designers, and artists. The result is a refined selection of lightweight technical shirts, trousers, and outerwear—each piece designed to be as purposeful as it is elegant. The first drop is now available to shop online.
Our take:
What truly makes this collection sing is its delicate balance of performance-driven utility and contemporary, understated chic. Veilance fans will recognize the thoughtful engineering and immaculate finishing—hallmarks of the brand since its inception in 2009—but here, there’s a distinctly Parisian insouciance at play. Take the standout Secant SL Jacket: this is not just another GORE-TEX shell, but a featherweight, wind-and-waterproof ode to city life, rendered in sleek colorways like Black, Verdigris, and Rune. It boasts a laminated elastic hem that subtly elevates the silhouette, keeping things razor-sharp.
Elsewhere, the Demlo shirt—a sheer, breathable nylon mini-ripstop—channels easy summer layering, while the Frame shirt, spun from ultra-fine Merino wool, is the kind of foundational piece every cosmopolitan wardrobe needs. The collection’s pants also show range: from the relaxed, stretchy Secant Comp Track Pants (crafted in Fortius 1.0 softshell) to the more architectural Spere LT Cargo Pant in TerraTex, versatility is the order of the day.
In essence, Veilance’s Summer 2025 offering is a masterclass in how technical apparel can slip seamlessly into the wardrobe of a modern Parisian—or anyone, really, who values precision, comfort, and a quiet confidence. The first pieces are available now on the Arc’teryx Veilance webstore, and I highly recommend perusing the full lookbook for a closer study of this elegant, urban-minded range.
Images courtesy of the Arc’teryx
