The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse Down Jacket in Purple
The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse Down Jacket in Purple
The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse Down Jacket — The Original Icon in Rich Purple
The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse Down Jacket in Purple is a bold and luxuriously rich expression of one of outerwear's most celebrated icons. Faithfully reissued in its original 1996 silhouette, this legendary jacket in a deep, regal purple delivers the same unmistakable boxy proportions, bold quilted panels, and exceptional 700-fill down warmth that has defined the Nuptse for nearly three decades — now in a distinctive, head-turning colorway that brings a sense of depth, personality, and confident style to the timeless heritage design.
Key Features
- 700-Fill Power Down Insulation: Premium goose down fill rated at 700 fill power for exceptional warmth-to-weight performance — the trusted insulation that has kept adventurers warm across generations
- Iconic 1996 Boxy Silhouette: The original, authentic Nuptse fit — relaxed, boxy, and unmistakably retro — faithfully reproduced to honor the jacket's legendary heritage
- Distinctive Quilted Panel Construction: The Nuptse's signature large-panel quilting in a rich purple finish delivers the iconic look alongside reliable warmth retention and lasting durability
- Rich Purple Colorway: A deep, regal shade that pairs beautifully with black, grey, cream, and gold tones for a bold, sophisticated look that makes a confident and distinctive style statement
- Recycled Ripstop Shell: A durable, lightweight recycled nylon ripstop outer shell that provides wind and water resistance while reflecting The North Face's commitment to sustainability
- Packable Design: Stuffs into its own chest pocket for compact, convenient storage when not in use
- Zip-Up Chest Pocket: Doubles as a stuff sack and provides secure storage for everyday essentials
- Two Hand Pockets: Zip-closure hand pockets for warmth and secure on-the-go storage
- The North Face Logo Badge: The iconic half-dome logo — a proud symbol of adventure, exploration, and decades of outerwear excellence
Regal, warm, and unmistakably iconic — The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse Down Jacket in Purple is the standout heritage outerwear piece for those who want legendary Nuptse warmth delivered with a rich, bold, and unapologetically distinctive personality.