Krakatau: the benchmark for urban winter techwear
Krakatau is a brand of technical ready-to-wear founded in 1999. Inspired by the harsh climatic conditions of Northern Europe and the dynamic energy of major Asian metropolises, the brand offers clothing that is both practical and modern. It became known for its innovative vision of functional streetwear, combining minimalist design and practical technologies in jackets, parkas, and coats designed to withstand bad weather. Since then, it has expanded internationally while maintaining a strong identity: urban pieces that are technically advanced, functional, and visually modern.
The brand name is inspired by the Indonesian volcano Krakatau, a symbol of strength and protection against the elements — a credo reflected in the brand’s slogan, “antagonist survival kit,” highlighting its ambition: to offer a contemporary wardrobe, designed to accompany urban daily life with style, comfort, and performance.
The Krakatau Parka: a piece designed for the city
Since winter 2025, Krakatau’s Planck Liner Parka has established itself as an iconic piece of the Harold wardrobe. Designed for the city, this urban techwear brand is made to face climatic variations and imagined to accompany modern daily life, perfectly embodying the brand’s DNA.
At Harold Paris, our selection naturally focused on Krakatau’s Planck Parka, a technical piece with a clean aesthetic, recognizable by its ingenious construction and its multiple functional zippers, designed to adapt to urban uses.
More than just a winter coat, this parka is a true mobility tool, designed for those who live the city daily, on foot or on two wheels. The strength of the Krakatau parka lies in its design. Every detail serves a specific purpose, without ever being excessive.
Inspired by demanding urban environments, the parka stands out by:
- A modern cut, structured yet comfortable,
- A technical construction, designed for movement,
- A minimalist design, easy to integrate into an urban wardrobe.
The multiple zippers allow adjusting ventilation, ease, or silhouette according to conditions. Closed to protect against cold and wind, or slightly open for more freedom of movement, the Krakatau parka adapts to your pace.
A technical parka to face urban conditions
The Krakatau parka was designed to face the realities of the city, especially in winter and mid-season. This 3-in-1 Parka comes from Harold’s techwear wardrobe: a clothing style that combines textile technology, functionality, and urban aesthetics. Our range notably includes Freitag bags, including the Reflected Bags line.
The PLANCK parka is a 3-in-1 parka, designed as a modular system that adapts to all conditions, from dry cold to milder days.
- Worn with the outer layer alone, it acts as a windproof and water-repellent parka, ideal for mid-season or wet weather.
- Worn with the inner layer alone, it becomes a lightweight insulating jacket, perfect for urban use or indoors.
- Worn fully assembled with both layers, it offers optimal protection against cold, wind, and moisture in the heart of winter.
The Krakatau Parka in daily life: uses and situations
On a bike ride, in all weather
The Krakatau parka is particularly suited for urban cycling. Its cut protects the upper body from the wind, while the thermosealed zippers allow adjusting ventilation during effort and especially prevent water penetration. It offers effective protection against drafts while maintaining great freedom of movement.
Paired with comfortable pants and suitable shoes, it becomes an ideal ally for a bike ride in winter or autumn, especially in the rain.
For everyday life, whatever your style
Whether going to work, moving on foot or two wheels, the Krakatau parka meets the demands of urban daily life. It protects against bad weather while maintaining a neat and modern look.
It is an ideal alternative to classic coats for those seeking a technical urban parka with a contemporary style. It pairs perfectly with all clothing styles, from the most classic to the trendiest. Indeed, the Krakatau parka easily fits into a masculine wardrobe. Its clean design allows many combinations:
- With straight pants or cargo pants, to reinforce the urban and functional spirit;
- With jeans for a more casual look;
- With a suit for work or specific events;
- With a fine knitwear or a sweatshirt, for optimal comfort under the parka;
- With urban sneakers or loafers, depending on the desired level of formality.
It works perfectly as a central piece of an outfit, around which the rest of the look is built.
Why choose a Krakatau parka?
At Harold Paris, we select the Krakatau parka for what it represents:
- A modern vision of urban clothing
- A mastered technicality serving comfort
- A durable design designed to last through seasons.
The Krakatau parka is for those looking for a reliable, functional, and stylish piece, capable of supporting an active lifestyle, both in the city and its outskirts.
Care and durability of the Krakatau parka
To preserve the performance of your Krakatau parka:
- Wash it at low temperature,
- Avoid fabric softener,
- Let it air dry,
- Close the zippers before washing to maintain their effectiveness.
Find our complete textile care guide right here: Care tips for your clothes
The Krakatau parka is fully discovered when worn. In-store, our team assists you in choosing the model and size best suited to your use and needs.
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