Way back in 1992, The North Face launched a silhouette that would go on to become perhaps its most iconic, timeless design. To this day, the Nuptse jacket remains among the brand’s most popular offerings for outdoor enthusiasts and streetwear fans alike.
Now, the brand has launched what might be the most unique edition yet. Called The North Face Japan x Sashiko Gals Nuptse Hanten Jacket, this take combines ancient Japanese craft with forward-thinking materials into a single masterful, breathtaking offering.
Nippon tradition
It’s essential to note that this jacket is part of a larger collection, created in collaboration with Sashiko Gals, an artisan collective from Ōtsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, Japan. While the jacket is the clear highlight in the collection, it stands alongside several other pieces of gear with the same stylistic elements, including puffer boots and t-shirts.
But what’s more significant than the items themselves is the artisanship involved in creating each of these pieces. All of them, for instance, feature painstakingly hand-sewn sashiko thread designs, making each piece unique — even bearing the “scars” in the fabric left by the person who sewed them.
