# Retro Puffer Jackets The North Face Relaunched Its Signature 1996 Nuptse Jacket for the Season By Amy Duong | Published 2018-12-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1996-nuptse References: [thenorthface](https://www.thenorthface.com/shop/mens-1996-retro-nuptse-jacket-nf0a3c8d-en-ca#container-4) Outdoor label The North Face relaunched its retro 1996 Nuptse jacket to prepares anyone for the dropping temperatures to come. The outerwear piece is constructed for both mountain and urban life with a boxy shape and original glossy ripstop fabric material. It also boasts the signature oversized baffles and a stowable hood to ensure warmth and dryness when the weather gets harsh. The 1996 Nuptse is a [classic down-insulated jacket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shackleton-fuchs-down-jacket) with adjustable velcro cuff tabs. The jacket also has an internal zip pocket, a bungee cinch at its hems and branding details across the left chest and at the back of the right shoulder. Notably, the piece is certified to the [RDS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsaks-climate-unisex-down-parka), which is the Responsible Down Standard by the Control Union, ensuring that its down is not sourced from animals that have been subjected to any unnecessary harm. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro Puffer Jackets:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop sustainable and cruelty-free alternatives to down-filled puffer jackets. - **Boxy Shape:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create customizable outerwear options that allow users to adjust the shape and fit of their jackets. - **Responsible Down Standard:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop technologies to track and verify the ethical sourcing and production processes of down-filled jackets. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Apparel:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Integrate technology into outdoor apparel to enhance performance and comfort. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop eco-friendly materials and manufacturing processes for the fashion industry. - **Personalized Clothing:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create innovative solutions that allow customers to customize the design and features of their clothing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [90s-Style Winter Parkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmlyn-baltoro-jacket.md) - [Puffer Jacket-Replicating Keychains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-nuptse.md) - [Revived Nostalgic Puffer Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iconic-puffer-jacket.md) - [Collaboration Fashion Puffer Coats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-junya-watanabe-man.md) - [Celebratory Mountain-Ready Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-mountain-jacket.md) - [Modernized Tactical Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-steep-tech-rmst-series.md) - [Seasonal Utility Staples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-red-box.md) - [Technical Street Puffers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanga-and-saturdays-nyc.md) - [Durable Outdoor-Centric Lifestyle Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripstop-collection.md)