Camouflaged Urban Exploration Wear

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The North Faces Mixes Style and Function for Spring/Summer 2018

— April 23, 2018 — Fashion
Global outerwear brand The North Face debuted its latest collection of urban-friendly exploration wear for Spring/Summer 2018 and the drop is strongly characterized by pattern-heavy silhouettes and attention-capturing orange hits.

The capsule, released under TNF's Urban Exploration Black Series, is "reimagined for an urban world [that is] threatened by destruction and disaster." The title of the Spring/Summer 2018 collection is SHELTER/SEAMLESS and it is focused on providing city-friendly silhouettes that bring together fashion-forward and contemporary styles with performance-driven innovative designs.

The urban exploration wear lineup boasts GORTEX raincoats, stylish light turquoise jackets, comfort-boasting all-denim outfits, camouflage-printed sweatshirts and more. With a motto to 'Never Stop Exploring,' The North Face's SHELTER/SEAMLESS Spring/Summer 2018 capsule certainly communicates adventurous attitudes, youthful vigor and an aesthetic that easily translates itself into an urban environment.

Trend Themes

  1. Urban Exploration Wear — TNF's Urban Exploration Black Series provides an opportunity for fashion-based companies to create outdoor gear.
  2. Performance-driven Design — Functional and fashionable designs create opportunities for companies looking to reach the outdoor enthusiast market.
  3. Camouflage Prints — Camouflage prints can merge functionality with fashion to create unique and innovative designs for outdoor wear.

Industry Implications

  1. Outdoor Retail — Companies in the outdoor retail industry can capitalize on the merging of fashion and function in outdoor gear.
  2. Streetwear Fashion — Streetwear fashion brands can create hybrid designs that blend fashion and outdoor wear.
  3. Sustainable Textiles — Developments in sustainable textiles can provide environmentally-friendly options for urban exploration wear.
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