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Some garments are created to meet a specific need and end up becoming something much bigger. Their ability to adapt, evolve and find new paths is what turns an object into a story. And The North Face Nuptse is one of them.<\/div>\n

In 1992, The North Face introduced the Nuptse<\/a> as part of its revolutionary Expedition System, a layering system designed for high-altitude conditions and tested by the brand\u2019s elite athletes. The jacket was designed by Ingrid Harshbarger, who had already contributed to the creation of another of The North Face\u2019s most recognisable garments: the Denali.<\/p>\n

For the Nuptse, The North Face developed a new baffle construction that reduced down migration and improved the jacket\u2019s ability to retain warmth. Its distinctive colour-blocked design also served a purpose: increasing climbers\u2019 visibility in extreme conditions.<\/p>\n

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A solution originally conceived for the mountains would eventually become one of The North Face\u2019s most recognisable design signatures. A new path was opening up on the streets, where the Nuptse began to be adopted as a symbol.<\/p>\n

In 1996, the Nuptse received its first update. From that moment on, its story would continue to grow far beyond the environment for which it had originally been designed.<\/p>\n

The Same Perspective. Something Different.<\/h2>\n

The North Face Nuptse was born in the mountains but grew up on the streets. It evolved through new designs and collaborations that opened up new directions, all while staying connected to its origins.<\/p>\n

Over the years, the jacket originally created for high-altitude conditions found new territory on the streets. Its volume, colours and technical character resonated with a generation that approached clothing differently.<\/p>\n

The Nuptse went from accompanying expeditions to becoming part of the urban landscape. Its silhouette became a symbol of creativity and personal expression, embraced by those who were also looking for different paths.<\/p>\n

This ability to evolve while maintaining its identity lies at the heart of the new generation of Nuptse. A collection that preserves the silhouette that made the jacket an icon while revisiting its roots to take it into new territory.<\/p>\n

And that ability to move between two worlds continues to define the Nuptse today.<\/p>\n

Back to the Mountains<\/h2>\n

This season, The North Face looks back to where it all began. The new Summit Nuptse revisits the silhouette\u2019s alpine heritage and takes it to a new level, designed for more extreme conditions.<\/p>\n

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Its construction features 800-fill ProDown\u2122 insulation with a water-repellent finish and Cloud Down technology, designed to reduce cold spots and improve thermal performance. The result is a warm, lightweight and more compressible jacket, ready to provide protection when conditions truly demand it.<\/p>\n