It’s now festival season, and we bet you’re thinking, what can you wear so not only do you blend in, but also stand out? Well we’re talking about ‘Camp blanket fashion’ and it’s not just for festivals, although there is an art to dressing for them particularly when you’re a man. These are the best buys for your upcoming musical outings, you can wear anywhere. Camp blanket design from Columbia is all about making a statement and if you think that there is any doubt that style and print will become the next obsession, don’t, it will.

This summer it’s time to get outlandish about great patterns and prints that are all about bright colours, bold designs and put onto great clothing, from windbreakers to sweatshirts, trousers and hats, these are all very collectables. It’s a fresh fashion landscape from this brand that has made them available to you. So wherever you are going to be heading this summer, maybe to any of the umteenth music festivals, you should be taking or wearing clothes and accessories with you that are reliable, actually functional and look damn good. We’re talking about being protected from the elements, and any bare-boned environment.

And to help you remember how to look cool this summer we’ve rounded up the best looks for you this summer. Columbia have given you a style that comes with a retro palette, big bold patterns that run into a modern style, these really are instant classic

The Challenger Windbreaker, a pullover in the literal sense, sleek, super light, blocks wind, water resistant, adjustable hem with a drawcord, pockets and rolls up into a tiny packaway that you can throw into your bag. And look s pretty neat as well.

The Helvetia Streetwear Fleece, is a true classic, for all you guys that need something vibrant but also very versatile, it’s perfect for travelling or hiking etc: and yes, going to the festivals. It has a zippered chest pocket which is perfect for stashing your keys and other small bits you need to keep safe. Next up is the Riptide Wind Trousers and these are more than perfect for our great rainy days when you need the most protection from wind, rain and they are even stain repellent, which is a bonus. And for your convenience easily packable into a security pocket. Zippered pockets add extra carrying security. Finally, they haven’t forgotten about your heads! 

The Bora Bora Booney Hat is unisex, but think of this hat as all rounder, a must have accessory in a bold print you can wear in town, in the countryside and poolside. This great statement hat will keep you cool as it’s a sweat wicking ventilated Booney hat.

So whether you are just wanting to look good, give yourself some style or just step into a festival wearing Columbia clothes, you will certainly turn a few heads, that’s for sure, and for all the right reasons. And if you’re looking for other colours and shades, the windbreaker, trousers and fleece come in varying different colour options. 

Buy online here: COLUMBIA