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The North Face Taps Into Heritage Design for Its Versatile New Garment

Seemingly straight out of the ’90s, this multi-functional outerwear release is equal parts cozy and capable.

Close-up of a navy blue The North Face jacket sleeve with a red logo patch and elastic cuff.The North Face
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By Hayley Helms

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If any outdoor brand has proven its relevance both on and off the mountain, it’s The North Face.

While styles like the Nuptse Jacket have reached icon status on city streets and in rugged environments alike, the label has no shortage of heritage-coded classics.

Two models wearing matching navy blue zip-up jackets with blue trim, one paired with pants and white cap, the other with shorts and blue cap.
Although it’s marketed as a men’s style on the brand’s website, this jacket holds appeal for any TNF fan.
The North Face

That legacy lives on through its Red Box sub-collection, which focuses on revisiting and revitalizing silhouettes from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s.

For Spring/Summer 2026, the capsule delivers a reversible fleece jacket that doubles down on style and technical appeal.

Two for the price of one

The Red Box Reversible Fleece Jacket is a 2-in-1 layer designed to deliver warmth and comfort, whether worn for everyday use or outdoor adventures.

Blue fleece zip-up jacket with high collar and red logo patch on front pocket worn by a person.
The recycled fleece can be worn as the inner layer for extra warmth, or flipped to the exterior for tactile style.
The North Face

On the exterior, the relaxed fit outerwear features a 100 percent recycled nylon with non-PFC DWR finish, while the reverse is constructed from a fluffy, 150D 100 percent recycled polyester knit fleece.

The outer layer includes welt hand pockets, while the reverse features open hand pockets. 

Navy blue jacket and pants with red The North Face logo patches, jacket sleeve partially covering hand.
The embroidered Red Box logo patch appears on the left sleeve of the outer material.
The North Face

Archival-inspired details include the stand collar, elastic binding on the outer collar, center front zip and cuffs and two embroidered Red Box logo patches.

One appears on the left sleeve of the outer and the other is placed on the left pocket of the reverse.

Navy blue zip-up jacket with bright blue trim worn by a person also wearing a matching blue cap.
The outer shell has been treated with a non-PFC DWR water-repellent coating.
The North Face

While the jacket is built with modern materials, the slightly oversized, slouchy silhouette is straight out of the ’90s.

Availability and pricing

The Red Box Reversible Fleece Jacket is available now on The North Face’s website, retailing for $260.

About the Author: Hayley Helms is an associate editor at Gear Patrol specializing in outdoor gear. Once upon a time, she wrote for Men’s Journal, Gearjunkie and Shape. Whether it’s testing a new rain shell or putting a pair of hiking boots through its paces, she leaves no stone unturned (however, she always Leaves No Trace).

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