To celebrate their 40th anniversary, Quiksilver got together with Japanese photographer Takashi Kumagai to work on a capsule collection and a series of artist photographs. The outcome is a heritage inspired collection, which consists of pants, backpacks, jackets and shirts. Branding is kept to a minimum and compared to the regular Quicksilver collection, the line rather concentrates on quality and materials, rather than bold graphics. colette will be releasing the collection November 20th.

Take a look at the Quicksilver x Takashi Kumagai 40th Anniversary Capsule Collection after the jump.

It is no secret that Japan loves its animal patterns. Designer Takashi Ku magai now worked under his label VOT with Keds on three styles that once again make use of the exotic patterns. Overall they present three sneakers in the series, that are now available from Adam et Rope.

More detailed images of the sneakers follow after the jump.

Quiksilver has for the first time invited a creator to produce a collaborative capsule collection. They chose influential Japanese designer Takashi Kumagai, who is best known for his work for Porter. For Quiksilver the designer put together an interesting collection, which is both modern and colorful, but also references classic American workwear. The line is inspired by the 70s, 80s and of course surfwear. Colorful M-65 jackets, woven shirts, shorts and denim workwear pieces come together in this collaborative capsule collection. We like a lot the colorful pieces and the workwear pieces, but are less impressed with the shirts of the collection. Also the mix of different styles seems a little strange, at least to us.

The Quiksilver x Takashi Kumagai Collection is now available from colette.

Detailed images of all pieces follow after the jump.