The North Face 1996 jacket is (still) the coolest model of the moment (and one of the warmest)
The North Face down jacket, which has occupied one of the highest places in the Lyst search rankings for several years (in 2021 it was the most searched product in the world), is the absolute king of winter in its various versions. Classic model and recognizable by the brand The North Face Retro Nuptse 1996 jacket with black front, bright colors and hem at waist.
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It is no coincidence that we have already seen it in street style photos of some of the most popular fashionistas and tops such as Emily Ratajkowski, Hailey Bieber or Kendall Jenner, in bright colors such as yellow, red or in the more classic versions, in chocolate brown or black, Suitable for sportier looks, casual outfits (combined with jeans and Ugg boots) or even more elegant pieces such as patent trousers and heeled boots in more daring combinations.
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The iconic model: The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse
In just a few decades, the brand has built up an increasingly sophisticated image – also thanks to excellent collaborations – to the point of becoming a cult brand in street style, without giving up its technical DNA. Its jackets combine high performance and urban style thanks to the retro-inspired square cut and instantly recognizable color block design.
The North Face 1966 Retro Nuptse model (named after the Tibetan mountain southwest of Mount Everest, with “Nup” meaning west and “Tse” meaning peak) was developed in 1992 for a 55-day expedition as part of the “innovative expedition system,” a layering system , which was developed for high mountains and tested by the team’s athletes. It was the first jacket to feature an innovative chamber structure that minimized down movement and increased warmth.
He owed a large part of his success to his entry into the street and skate scene, where he became a symbol of the hip-hop culture of the 90s. Since 1996, after several revisions proposed by the brand, this down jacket has maintained its authenticity without ever losing its recognizable, nostalgic-inspired silhouette. It is the most searched product on The North Face website and confirms itself as a fall-winter bestseller year after year.
PARIS, FRANCE – MARCH 1: A model wearing camouflage pants and a down jacket from The North Face while talking on the phone is seen in front of Chloe in Paris, France on March 1, 2018. (Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images)Christian Vierig/Getty Images
What does the logo on The North Face jacket represent?
The North Face was founded in 1964 by billionaire ecologist Douglas Tompkins and his friend Kenneth Klopp, both avid hikers, when the two decided to open a small mountain equipment store in the North Beach area of San Francisco.