The North Face news and archive

Video: The North Face: Peace of History

In this video, The North Face has presented Peace of History, a short film that details the Trans-Antarctica Expedition, and introduces the Trans-Antarctic Jacket. Watch the video below. Video: The North Face via YouTube Photo credit: Image: The North Face via YouTube

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The North Face launching circular re-commerce platform

Outdoor brand The North Face is transforming into a circular business model with the launch of a new circular e-commerce platform that will re-sell, repair and recycle clothing to keep it out of landfill. The circular re-commerce platform, The North Face Renewed, will launch as a pilot scheme in Germany on May 4. The initiative will not only...

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VF Corp aims to eliminate single-use plastic packaging by 2025

VF Corp, whose portfolio includes brands Supreme, The North Face, Timberland, and Vans, has announced a goal to eliminate all single-use plastic packaging, including polybags, by 2025. The remaining non-plastic packaging used by the US business and its brands will be reduced, originate from sustainable sources, and be designed for reuse or...

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Podcast: Gucci Podcast interviews Jared Leto and Jimmy Chin about The North Face collaboration

In this episode of the Gucci Podcast, actor Jared Leto and The North Face Athlete Jimmy Chin discussed The North Face and Gucci collaboration. Listen to the podcast below. Gucci Podcast · Academy Award Winners Jared Leto and Jimmy Chin on #TheNorthFacexGucci collection. Source: Gucci Podcast via Soundcloud Photo credit: Jared Leto, Facebook

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VF Corp reports 6 percent drop in Q3 revenues to 3 billion dollars

Third quarter revenue at VF Corporation decreased 6 percent or 8 percent in constant dollars to 3 billion dollars driven by store closures and lower consumer demand as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak and related government actions and regulations. VF said, gross margin decreased 250 basis points to 54.7 percent and on an adjusted basis, gross...

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Video: The North Face x Gucci collaboration documentary

In this video, The North Face and Gucci collaboration documentary features interviews from Alessandro Michele, Gucci’s creative director, David Whetstone, The North Face’s global collaborations design manager, Nina Williams and professional rock climber and artist Post AOW. Watch the video below. Video: Gucci via YouTube Photo credit: Gucci,...

Fashion

The North Face x Gucci Collection: avatar items now available in Pokémon GO

Real world meets virtual world: Italian luxury house Gucci and US outerwear brand The North Face announced their collaboration for a new collection just shortly before the holidays. Now the two veterans demonstrate how to place one’s products in the virtual world. For a limited time only, items from the The North Face x Gucci collection will be...

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Video: The Fashion Archive reviews the Gucci X The North Face collaboration

In this video, The Fashion Archive shares his thoughts on the Gucci X The North Face collaboration. Watch the video below. Video: The Fashion Archive via YouTube Photo credit: Gucci, Facebook

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Video: Gucci unveils its collection with The North Face

In this video, Gucci unveils its collaboration with The North Face. The ready-to-wear assortment collection includes outerwear such as goose-feather down-padded coats, a bomber and a vest, as well as shirts, skirts, dresses and jumpsuits. The collection was designed by Alessandro Michele and the campaign was shot by Daniel Shea. Watch the video...

Podcast

Podcast: UnEdited discusses how Covid-19 has impacted retailers' sustainability efforts

In this episode, UnEdited is joined by the vice president of global apparel at The North Face, Kelly Cortina, to discuss how Covid-19 has impacted retailers' sustainability efforts and sustainable fashion demand among Gen Z consumers. Listen to the podcast below. Source: UnEdited via Spotify Photo credit: Pexels

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The North Face addresses inequity in the outdoors with new council

Outdoor brand The North Face has launched the ‘Reset Normal’ global initiative aimed at encouraging people everywhere to reset their lives through exploration, while also targeting Black and ethnic minorities to get outdoors. As part of the campaign, the brand is launching the Explore Fund Council, a global fellowship with the goal of bringing...

Business

VF Corporation expects to return to growth in Q4

Second quarter revenue at VF Corporation decreased 18 percent or 19 percent in constant dollars to 2.6 billion dollars driven by store closures and lower consumer demand as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak and related government actions and regulations. The company said in a statement that for the fiscal year 2021, revenue is expected to be at...