The North Face Urban Exploration​
It symbolizes the endless search, pursuit and curiosity of all things in the universe.
Focusing on the sense of design, functionality and innovation, and laying out the pre-season change with new single products,​Interpret the common life rhythm between the city and nature.

The North Face, in its first-ever launches the first capsule collection with Japanese independent designer Naohiro Fujisaki, extending its Urban Exploration SS25 theme of "Urban Evolution". Reinterpreting classic The North Face ICON pieces, while incorporating functional style with urban aesthetics and adding pops of color, the collection breaks away from traditional outdoor gear imagery to offer a new vision for boundaryless urban exploration and encourage explorers to see the city from a fresh perspective. Building on The North Face's iconic outdoor classics, the new looks blend urban aesthetics with unique design ingenuity, balancing function and style to unleash the boundless potential of functional aesthetics.

Under Fujisaki's direction, the SS25 collection reimagines classic silhouettes like the Himalayan Suit, Hard Shell Mountain Jacket, and Denali Jacket, featuring signature elements from The North Face's iconic pieces in both the cuts and intricate details. Select items offer versatile styling with detachable components that can be worn independently. Thoughtful design details, including large pockets, multiple zippers, and tailored cuts, combined with DryVent fabric treated with a DWR water-repellent finish, ensure durability and functionality, providing urban explorers with a lightweight and comfortable wearing experience. Fujisaki also drew inspiration for the color palette from classic industrial design, accentuating the collection with vibrant orange hues.

About Naohiro Fujisaki
With the concept of "clothes as a tool," Naohiro Fujisaki founded meanswhile in Autumn/Winter of 2014 after years of working at various fashion houses. He has received numerous accolades, including the Tokyo New Designer Fashion Grand Prix in the professional category and the Tokyo Fashion Award, and is renowned for his forward-thinking vision and masterful craftsmanship that combines design and functionality. He holds a prominent position in Japanese menswear and enjoys international acclaim for his distinctive style.
Fujisaki has had a lifelong curiosity about the outdoors, with a passion for mountaineering and camping, and frequently draws inspiration from nature. During his childhood, he enjoyed dismantling small objects, initially focusing on putting them back together "correctly," but later discovering that creating "incorrect" new forms was more exciting. This spirit of exploration is integral to his design philosophy, as he continuously experiments with reassembly and innovation, exploring limitless possibilities.

FEATURES

Textured ripstop fabrics. Hybrid fabrics at shoulders and arms for TNF DNA
Unique drawstring system at the neck with a slant zipper for an expressive look
Pit zips for necessary ventilation
Velcro adjustable cuff width. Hem drawcord. Embroidered logo

SIZES
S, M, L, XL, XXL

COLOR
Meld Grey, Porcelain Green

CENTER BACK
30.75"

FABRICS
100% Nylon

TECHNICAL FEATURES
DWR

US M, Brand new with tags
Other sizes available for asking (XS,S,L,XL,XXL)
Other color also available, feel free to ask for more information.
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¹DRYVENT：DryVent™ fabrics are engineered to be fully waterproof, windproof and breathable. The outer face of the textile is treated with a durable water repellant finish that helps form droplets and repel water from the surface.
²DWR: DWR is a lightweight fabric that is water-repelling and water-resistant which blocks moisture on the fabric surface while offering high breathability. It also provides quick drying to keep the fabric clean.