# Fashionable Turquoise Mountain Gear The North Face's Latest Collection is a Tribute to the 1990s By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-02-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-gear References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/the-north-face-fantasy-ridge-collection/#slide-23) & [thenorthface](https://www.thenorthface.com/featured/fantasy-ridge.html) The [North Face](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmlyn-baltoro-jacket) just launched its new collection of [performance mountain gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summit-series-advanced-mountain-kit). Appropriately dubbed 'Fantasy Ridge,' the 2018 adventure wear boasts re-worked [90s heritage pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-the-north-face) in a dreamy and surreal fashion photoshoot. The predominant color palette is turquoise with hits of white, red and royal blue. As Highsnobiety describes, Fantasy Ridge "reverts back to a 1993's original, pinnacle mountain GORE-TEX jacket," as well as the classic half-zip fleece, the 1992 Nuptse Vest and the Staff Fleece Pant. While the fuzzy products are a popular under layer for winter sports and hiking, the waterproof and seam-sealed shells are staples of The North Face adventurer collections. The GORE-TEX pieces are extremely high-performance, while the remaining mountain gear essentials from Fantasy Ridge are more adaptable and accessible in price for those who do not frequent extreme climates. Photo Credits: Elliot Jones ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 29% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Re-worked 90s Heritage Pieces:** There is an opportunity to create new collections that pay homage to iconic fashion trends from the 1990s. - **Dreamy and Surreal Fashion Photoshoots:** Fashion brands can explore creative and innovative ways to present their collections through dreamy and surreal photography. - **Turquoise Color Palette:** Incorporating turquoise into fashion designs can create a visually striking and unique aesthetic. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can leverage inspiration from the 1990s and incorporate turquoise as a prominent color in their designs. - **Outdoor Gear:** Outdoor gear companies have an opportunity to rework and modernize classic 90s styles to appeal to nostalgic customers while maintaining high-performance features. - **Photography:** Photography professionals can experiment with dreamy and surreal techniques to capture the essence of fashion collections in unique and captivating ways. ## 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) - [New Year Adventure Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-year-of-the-dragon-collection.md) - [Durable Outdoor-Centric Lifestyle Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripstop-collection.md) - [Alpine Couture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-and-cecilie-bahnsen.md) - [Space-Age Steel-Strength Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summit-series-advanced-mountain-kit.md) - [Merino-Based Adventure Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icebreaker-1.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)