Dragon Eyewear Partners With 686

Dragon Eyewear, a leader in the performance eyewear space with deep roots in the action sports world, and 686, an apparel company known for uniquely crafted designs and collaborations, has introduced a new capsule collection for the Winter 2020 season. Inclusive of the 686 GORE-TEX hydra Thermagraph jacket and Dragon’s PXV and X2S goggles, this seasons capsule collection was born through an exclusive collaboration across both design teams and utilizes a shared dual camo colorway; creating a seamless synergy across 686 and Dragon winter gear. This unique approach provides a platform to focus on the style and performance of each brands premium products, while giving riders alike the ability to pair their favorite outwear and goggles on the slopes.

“Dragon has been a successful collaborative partner in the past for 686. As we both have matured over the years, it was time to come back together again. Dragon has always had a real connection to snowboarding, skiing and the culture which aligns with 686. The Dragon x 686 capsule’s technical GORE-TEX Hydra Jacket with matching Dragon PXV or X2S Snow Goggle is a perfect on-mountain synergy,” said Patrick McCarthy, 686 Team Manager.

More than a shared culture, 686 and Dragon are similarly known for their world-class team roster. Both brands jointly support professional snow and ski athletes, Gigi Rüf, Forest Bailey, Laurent De Martin and Chase Blackwell, which lends to the capsule collection coming to life.

“Our design team works continuously to develop new technologies and innovations,” said Thomas Burkhardt, Senior Vice President of Global Brands, Marketing and Design at Marchon Eyewear, Inc. “Both goggles pair nicely with the 686 jacket, making it a collaboration that we are very proud of, and giving riders the total package.”