# Minimal Layering Spring Fashion The North Face Launches the Urban Exploration Spring/Summer 2021 By Amy Duong | Published 2021-02-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-exploration-spring References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/2/the-north-face-urban-exploration-spring-summer-2021-collection-lookbook) [The North Face](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-exploration-2) introduces the latest Urban Exploration Spring/Summer 2021 collection full of essential designs that are just as functional for day-to-day life. The capsule is made up of a coaches jacket, a cardigan, a pullover shirt to name a few -- all of which are done in a sleek black hue and various textiles. Some of the designs also feature the high-spec [Futurelight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futurelight-papsura-jacket) and others are crafted from the Ventricks [Zephyr](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-horizon) technology. The jacket is made to be packable and weather resistant. It also gives it breathability when it is reflecting water from the sustainable recycled polyester shell. Notably, the pullover shirt and the cardigan are made from the aforementioned Ventricks fiber to give it a seamless stretch and ventilation. Image Credit: Goldwin ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Athleisure Wear:** Opportunity for athleisure wear brands to incorporate functional designs into their collections. - **Sustainable Materials:** Opportunity for fashion industry to explore sustainable materials and production methods for their designs. - **Packable & Portable Clothing:** Opportunity for brands to innovate and create packable and weather resistant clothing designs that are perfect for travelers and adventurers. ### Where This Applies - **Apparel Industry:** The apparel industry can benefit from incorporating functional and sustainable designs into their collections. - **Sportswear Industry:** Athleisure wear and sportswear industries can explore integrating sustainable and functional designs into their clothing lines. - **Travel Industry:** Travel industry can explore packable and weather resistant clothing designs that provide convenience and functionality for their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Urban Modular Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-exploration-2.md) - [Seasonal Utility Staples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-red-box.md) - [Elevated Winter Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-x-skims.md) - [Weatherized Collaborative Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soukuu-collaboration.md) - [Versatile Summer-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marmot-1.md) - [Alpine Couture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-north-face-and-cecilie-bahnsen.md) - [Durable Outdoor-Centric Lifestyle Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripstop-collection.md) - [Collegiate Outdoor Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-ivy.md) - [Collaborative Outdoor Technical Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyke-and-the-north-face.md)