UNITED ARROWS' label monkey time works in collaboration with THE NORTH FACE PURPLE LABEL on a new and exclusive set of outerwear pieces for the Fall/Winter 2021 season. The brand's latest drop is a short-length mountain parka that is made to reference the notable N-2B jacket that was worn by the Air Force.
It was originally crafted to shield wearers from freezing temperatures. The jacket is made from synthetic fiber materials that gone through a dyed process using indigo and is made from polyester Taslan taffeta. This allows the parka to be both functional and sturdy. In terms of colors, it is offered in either the options of navy blue, black, green, or light blue.
Outdoor-Inspired Mountain Parkas
monkey time and THE NORTH FACE PURPLE Launch an Outerwear Design
Trend Themes
1. Collaborative Outerwear Design - Collaborative projects between fashion and outdoor brands to create functional yet stylish outerwear pieces for specific seasons.
2. Indigo-dyed Materials - A trend towards utilizing indigo dye in the production of functional outerwear pieces for its durable and timeless quality.
3. Short-length Jackets - A popularity in the use of shorter-length jackets for outdoor-inspired designs.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Outdoor Wear - The fashion and outdoor wear industries can collaborate to produce functional yet fashion-forward clothing items for specific seasons.
2. Textile Manufacturing - The textile manufacturing industry can look towards indigo dye as a durable and timeless option for functional clothing pieces.
3. Retail - Retail companies can tap into the trend of short-length, mountain parkas as a popular clothing item for the upcoming Fall/Winter season.