The North Face Urban Exploration range is a stab by the adventure-focused company to infiltrate the hyper-popular world of streetwear and it has been quite successful, allowing the brand to feature diverse and chic silhouettes that ensure aesthetic appeal and functional comfort.
For Spring/Summer 2020, The North Face Urban Exploration returns with the 'Lemon' line. Emphasis is put on a few pieces, including the DWR-treated Bravo Long Coat, Tibetan prayer flag-inspired T-shirts and the Cordura-equipped Utility Shirt that is also water-resistant.
Lemon is considered to be the third release of The North Face's Spring/Summer 2020 capsule. The range is developed in collaboration with Kazuki Kuraishi who is a "long-time guest designer."
Streetwear-Ready High-Performance Wear
Th North Face Urban Exploration Debuts the Lemon Line
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