Images of the much-anticipated North Face x Supreme S/S 2012 collection have debuted online, showcasing the capsule collection's color palette and unique cartographic pattern. The crossover collection will be released on April 26 at Supreme's New York City, Los Angeles and London stores, as well as online, and will be followed by a release in Japan on April 28.
The stylish collaborative collection will include the Venture jacket, Wayfinder 25 rolling bag and Hot Shot backpack, which are all priced between US$140-$200. Each item in the line is available in both color palettes, which are navy blue and beige or black and white. The pattern for the line features an old world map with the Supreme logo juxtaposed amidst the continents.
Cartographic Capsule Collections
The North Face X Supreme S/S 2012 Line is Covered in Maps
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