# Nostalgic Camouflage Outerwear The North Face Introduced a 90s Camo Outerwear Collection By Amy Duong | Published 2018-10-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90s-camo References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/north-face-90s-camo/) & [mrporter](https://www.mrporter.com/mens/designers/the_north_face?resType=designer&keywords=the) Outerwear label [The North Face](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-mountain-jacket) introduced its newest collection for the Winter 2018 season full of [90s camo pattern designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grottoflage). The three-piece collection has been crafted to boast lightweight elements, convenience during travel and durability throughout the season. The items in the capsule include the signature [1990 GORE-TEX jacket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soukuu-collaboration), the '96 Retro Nuptse and the ThermoBall mittens. The GORE-TEX jacket is resistant to wind and is waterproof to combat the conditions that come with winter. The Retro Nuptse jacket is insulated with 700 down fill-power and the ThermoBall mittens are also insulated with fast-drying materials. All of the items are adorned in the label's signature Mountain Camouflage design pattern and are now available for purchase online at MR PORTER. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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's Driving This Trend - **90s Camo Outerwear:** Opportunity for companies to tap into the nostalgia trend and create modern interpretations of popular 90s camo patterns in outerwear. - **Lightweight Travel Outerwear:** Potential for the development of more lightweight and travel-friendly outerwear options that combine convenience and durability for the modern traveler. - **Insulated Winter Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create insulated winter accessories with advanced materials for enhanced warmth and functionality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the trend of nostalgic camo outerwear and incorporate it into their seasonal collections. - **Outdoor Apparel:** Opportunity for outdoor apparel brands to create functional and stylish outerwear options that feature lightweight elements and durable materials. - **Sports and Performance Gear:** Potential for sports and performance gear companies to develop insulated accessories that provide warmth and protection during winter activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [90s-Style Winter Parkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmlyn-baltoro-jacket.md) - [Durable Outdoor-Centric Lifestyle Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripstop-collection.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) - [Alpine Couture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-and-cecilie-bahnsen.md) - [Revived Nostalgic Collaborative Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-the-north-face.md) - [Seasonal Utility Staples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-red-box.md) - [Camouflage-Print Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grottoflage.md) - [Elevated Winter Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-x-skims.md)