I began by researching Colorado’s natural environment- mountains, forests, frozen lakes, lodge culture, and winter sports. This guided the warm, nostalgic, cabin-inspired theme that became the backbone of the collection.

Using Adobe Illustrator, I pulled tonal inspiration from Colorado scenery and Columbia’s existing brand colors. I crafted a winter palette of cozy neutrals, firelight reds, icy blues, and forest greens, naming each shade according to the theme.

I created custom patterns in Illustrator, using shapes, textures, and motifs influenced by Colorado’s wildlife and winter aesthetic. (The standalone files were lost, but the final patterns appear in the completed PDF.)

For the apparel pieces, I began by sourcing digital garment templates online, then traced and re-illustrated each silhouette in Adobe Illustrator to create clean vector line work. From there, I refined proportions, added technical details, incorporated my custom color ways, and applied textures and pattern fills where needed. This approach allowed me to build accurate, brand-appropriate Columbia garments while practicing digital fashion illustration.

Finally, I combined all elements: concept, color palette, patterns, and garments, into a unified collection layout. Each piece includes sizes, fabrics, pricing (wholesale/MSRP), and delivery dates to simulate a real retail assortment.