Exploration breathes art. Inspiration can be found from the enthralling hues of a mountain scape to the blushing shimmers of a setting sun against a city skyline. Evoking this sentiment; The North Face has teamed up with London-based, British-Nigerian multi-disciplinary artist and designer, Yinka Ilori MBE, in the brand’s
most playful NSE capsule to date. Bold patterns and bright colours, combined with The North Face’s Never Stop Exploring ethos, the collaboration inspires explorers everywhere to reimagine their relationship with the weather.
Ilori decorates every surface he touches with joy to elicit togetherness and optimism. Using fashion as his canvas, he unites with The North Face to encourage explorers everywhere to rethink their perspective on bad weather. Through his distinctive bright colourways and abstract schemes, Yinka brings a sense of escapism to reality, inspiring us all to dream in colour, even on the darkest days.
Image courtesy of THE NORTH FACE and YINKA ILORI
The playful shapes in this collection invite us all to welcome whatever weather comes our way; to smile in the face of a storm, to embrace the cold, to celebrate the rain. Born out of the mountain archives, NSE continues to push boundaries while carrying a legacy. The British-Nigerian artist and designer draws inspiration from his dual heritage and the Nigerian parables he was raised on to create layered art pieces that take you on an immersive journey.
The artist’s ever optimistic outlook is turned on the weather with a capsule that calls consumers to celebrate the rain, welcome the wind, and to believe that things are always brighter than they seem. The collection pairs Yinka’s characteristically bold and colourful patterns with the best of The North Face’s outdoor gear. This includes the 2L Rainshell Jacket, Down Puffer Jacket, Fleece tops & pants, and a Reversible Fleece Jacket.
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