Arc’teryx Unveils Limited Edition Alpha SV Jacket for Lunar New Year

To mark the Lunar New Year and the Year of the (Wood) Snake, Arc’teryx has unveiled a limited edition of its legendary Alpha SV jacket. The Canadian outerwear brand teamed up with renowned multidisciplinary artist Romon Kimin Yang, also known as ROSTARR, to create a design inspired by “urushi,” a natural lacquer from Southeast Asia revered for its durability and decorative uses throughout history.

ROSTARR, a South Korean-born American artist, infused his heritage into the jacket, explaining, “The snake is a mysterious and beautiful creature that I deeply respect.” Crafted from triple-layer GORE-TEX Pro 2.0, Arc’teryx’s most rugged material, the Alpha SV jacket is built for extreme weather, offering waterproof, windproof, and abrasion-resistant properties. It includes an adjustable, helmet-compatible “StormHood,” water-sealed bicep and chest pockets, and two internal compartments for secure storage. For adventurers, RECCO® reflector aids are also embedded to assist in search and rescue operations.

This exclusive Alpha SV jacket celebrates the artistry of ROSTARR while maintaining its place as one of the brand’s top-tier climbing jackets. The Year of the Wood Snake edition is available now in limited quantities at select stores for $1,000 USD but will not be sold online.