From the streets of Italy to the challenges of the mountain landscape, ROA and C.P. Company bring their respective design philosophies together for a first collaborative collection. The partnership connects C.P. Company’s experimental approach to fabrics and garment-dyeing techniques with ROA’s technical outdoor expertise, creating a mix of contemporary sportswear and functional hiking equipment.
At the centre of the collaboration sits the NUNA down jacket, a reinterpretation of C.P. Company’s iconic Goggle Jacket. The familiar design receives a technical update through a water-repellent 10D ripstop nylon construction, filled with 800-fill-power down for lightweight insulation. A custom Lens detail on the left wrist provides a direct reference to C.P. Company’s visual language, connecting the brand’s history of functional experimentation with ROA’s outdoor-focused approach.
The apparel offering also includes a long-sleeve T-shirt developed using 3D seamless technology. Made from Dryarn by Aquafil, wool, polyester and elastand, its body-mapped construction creates different textures across the garment to support thermal regulation while keeping weight to a minimum.
ROA Brings Its Outdoor Expertise to Footwear
Footwear plays an equally important role in the collaboration, with ROA’s Cingino silhouette receiving a dedicated co-branded treatment. Extended lacing allows for greater adjustability and a more secure fit, while the water-repellent nylon upper and waterproof membrane lining provide protection in changing conditions. A rubberised toe area adds another layer of protection, complemented by a Vibram XS Trek outsole with a lugged tread designed for provide grip across varied terrain.
The collection also introduces a packable bag constructed from water-repellent micro-ripstop nylon and finished with polyester down padding. Its lightweight construction and practical format continue the collaboration’s focus on adaptable equipment, bringing the same material-led thinking found throughout the apparel and footwear into an accessory.
Experimental Dyeing Defines the Collection
The collaboration also places particular emphasis on surface treatments and garment-dyeing techniques. Each category receives a distinct finish, giving the collection a worn-in look that reflects the unpredictable conditions of the outdoors.
The NUNA jacket and packable bag undergo pigment over-dyeing, producing a dusty effect across their surfaces. On the footwear, ROA applies an airbrushed and stonewashed treatment to the upper, while the rubberised toe and sole receive a distressed finish applied by hand. The long-sleeve Tshirr follows a more complex process, combining an initial dye with resist agents before a second over-dye creates an iridescent, two-tone texture across the knit.
An Alpine Landscape Sets the Scene
The campaign takes the collaboration back to the environment that informs much of its design. Filmed at an altitude of 2,800 metres on Cima di Pietra Rossa in Val Canè, the accompanying film is directed hy Nicolò Bassetto and stars Lorenzo Gioielli. It follows a solitary figure through the conditions od a high-altitude night, exploring the cold, darkness, surrounding sounds and physical sensations that define the experience.
The first ROA x C.P. Company collaboration launched on 12 November at 10:00 CET. The collection is available through C.P. Company flagship stores, the brands’ official online stores at cpcompany.com, roa-hiking.com, and selected retailers.
