The Outdoor Collection You Need This Winter

Lindsay Judge   |   10-01-2022

Gucci has once again collaborated with The North Face for the second chapter in the partnership.

 

The latest offering for men and women is a collection of pieces that are stylish, functional and perfect for the great outdoors, celebrating the spirit of exploration. Featuring ready-to-wear pieces as well as soft accessories, luggage and shoes, including many pieces as hiking boots, multi-pocketed backpacks and warm, insulated jackets that powerfully reference the outdoor world of The North Face.

 

 

With the launch of the collection, an impressive campaign was conceived by the brand’s Artistic Director Alessandro Michele and shot by French twins Jalan and Jibril Durimel in Iceland. The images and video showcase the otherworldly landscape and its dream-like qualities.

 

 

The ready-to-wear offering features pieces with the all-over classic GG monogram as well as reimagined styles from The North Face iconic ‘90s attire, decorated with colourful prints, some of which were inspired by Gucci’s archive.

 

 

The collection also presents an exclusively designed selection of outerwear applied to remastered iconic styles from the ‘70s that features the best in innovation and technology from The North Face’s in-house technology. Key elements of these styles focus on a minimalist approach to performance and function, including the use of an ultralight bonded baffle construction instead of stitching, unique yarn constructions to thermoregulate during wear, and transfer printing on a nylon base.

 

 

The collection also embodies both of the brand’s commitment to supporting eco-sustainable activities with the use of ECONYL® – a nylon fabric created from regenerated materials (fishing nets, carpets and other scraps) that can be recycled and recreated, decreasing its environmental footprint. Additionally, 100% of the down insulation is certified to the Responsible Down Standard by Control Union.

 

 

The North Face x Gucci: Chapter 2 collection will be distributed through designated stores and ephemeral Gucci Pop-Ups, where the spaces will be imagined to suggest a clean icescape. A dedicated product selection will also be available from The North Face stores in New York, Beijing, Shanghai and Tokyo. Furthermore, a limited selection of The North Face x Gucci pieces will also be on sale on gucci.com.

 

 

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