# Subtly Iridescent Jacket Designs The North Face Boasts an Update on Classic Outerwear Silhouettes By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-04-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iridescent-jackets References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/4/the-north-face-iridescent-collection-info) & [thenorthface](https://www.thenorthface.co.uk/iridescent.html) Iridescent jackets have established themselves as a popular aesthetic choice in the contemporary narrative of outerwear fashion. Given the recent dominance of The North Face within the parameters of streetwear, it really comes as no surprise that the company taps into the movement and announces that it will launch subtly iridescent jacket iterations of some of its most iconic designs. The launch date is said to be April 10th. The silhouettes that The North Face chooses to tackle here are ones rooted in timelessness and their success is guaranteed by way of their iconic status. The iridescent jacket collection includes new takes on the [1996 Nuptse Jacket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-junya-watanabe-man), the 1990 Mountain Jacket, as well as the Cyclone II windbreaker. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Iridescent Jacket Designs:** The trend of iridescent jackets continues to grow in the outerwear fashion industry, offering opportunities for innovative designs and materials. - **Streetwear Dominance:** The North Face's dominance in the streetwear market presents potential for disruptive innovation by incorporating iridescent elements into their classic jacket silhouettes. - **Iconic Silhouette Updates:** Updating iconic jacket designs with subtle iridescent details provides a disruptive innovation opportunity to attract new customers while maintaining a timeless appeal. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore innovative techniques and materials to create more iridescent jacket designs and capitalize on the growing trend. - **Outdoor Apparel:** Brands in the outdoor apparel industry can incorporate iridescent elements into their products to attract fashion-forward consumers seeking both style and functionality. - **Streetwear:** The streetwear industry can leverage The North Face's approach to iridescent jackets to inspire new designs and collaborations that disrupt the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [90s-Style Winter Parkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmlyn-baltoro-jacket.md) - [Celebratory Mountain-Ready Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-mountain-jacket.md) - [Revived Nostalgic Collaborative Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-the-north-face.md) - [Durable Outdoor-Centric Lifestyle Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripstop-collection.md) - [Colorful Boldly Patterned Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yinka-ilori-1.md) - [Urban Modular Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-exploration-2.md) - [Alpine Couture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-and-cecilie-bahnsen.md) - [Phosphorescent Color-Changing Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollbak-firefly-jacket.md) - [Ice Blue Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glacial-collection.md)