Words by Corey Copeland
2017 has been a momentous year for “the heavyweight of streetwear.”After christening their new Brooklyn location on October 5, Supreme continues to provide heat for the streets. The latest collaborative collection will keep you warm and keep eyes on you.
Like Iron Mike Tyson maintaining dominance over the heavyweight division during his prime, Supreme and The North Face are back to add another chapter to their decorated history dating back to 2008.
Cue in Beyonce’s “Upgrade U,” because the materials for the winter 2017 collection have been upgraded to a smooth clean leather. Supreme has the “Upgrade U” need.
The new collection features a Leather Nuptse Jacket, Leather Base Camp Duffel, Leather Day Pack, Leather Roo II Lumbar Pack and Leather Gloves.
As history repeats itself, in 2017, The North Face lends their iconic silhouettes such as winter’s favorite coat, the700-Fill down insulation for the jackets, and 840D ballistic nylon bottoms for the duffel and daypack that also features mesh pockets, as well as padded backpack straps for comfort. The daypack is perfect for daily use. Finally, the Roo II Lumbar Pack ordains cowhide leather with a cushioned foam back panel and adjustable hip belt, while the gloves feature lambskin leather with shearling lining to provide a flavorful mix of functionality and style. Whoever decided to swap out the cloth and cotton deserves a raise.
Here’s the price list for the latest installment of Supreme x The NorthFace’s decorated history: Leather Nuptse Jacket: $1098 USD, Leather Base Camp Duffel: $388 USD, Leather Day Pack:$278 USD, Leather Roo II Lumbar Pack: $148 USD, Leather Gloves: $148 USD
The collection may drop at Supreme’s physical stores in New York, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, London, Paris as well as online on October 19. Japan will see an October 21 release.
