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# Re-Imagined Lightweight Coats
The North Face Re-released Its 1994 Retro Light Jacket

By Ell Smith | Published 2020-03-23 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1994-retro-light-jacket
References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2020/3/the-north-face-1994-retro-mountain-light-jacket-outerwear-unisex-release) & [thenorthface](https://www.thenorthface.com/en_ca/homepage.html)

[The North Face](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-the-north-face) has re-released its fan-favorite 1994 [retro light jacket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patagonia-retrox-jacket), updating the iconic piece with modern sensibilities that should appeal to both the outdoor enthusiast and the fashionista alike.

Perfect for the approaching spring season, this lightweight coat offers the wearer a fashionable yet practical piece that's sure to impress. The colorways available include 'Black,' 'Camo,' 'Clear Lake Blue,' 'Fiery Red,' 'Grey,' 'Jaiden Green' and 'Mr [Pink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-fridays-pink-dew).' What's more is that the coat was made with the brand's modern fabric technology known as FUTURELIGHT, which offers breathability as well as water-resistance. This coupled with the original design lines of the coat, seamlessly blends retro design with modern capabilities.

This coat was released as part of the brand's 'Climb Light Expedition System' collection.

Image Credit: The North Face

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.2/10
- Popularity: 13% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Retro Fashion Revival:** Opportunity for designers and retailers to re-release and update iconic pieces from the past with modern sensibilities.
- **Advancements in Fabric Technology:** Emerging market for innovative and functional fabrics that offer breathability and water-resistance.
- **Outdoor Fashion Fusion:** Intersection between outdoor gear and fashion, creating fashionable yet practical pieces for outdoor enthusiasts and fashionistas alike.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can tap into the demand for retro fashion by re-releasing and updating iconic pieces from the past.
- **Textile Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can invest in the development of advanced fabric technologies that offer both breathability and water-resistance.
- **Outdoor Gear:** Outdoor gear brands can collaborate with fashion designers to create stylish yet functional pieces for outdoor enthusiasts.

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