Japanese label nanamica and The North Face Purple Label have collaborated again, this time on a project transforming fabric scraps into wearable pieces. The collection, their third upcycling venture, blends outdoor utility with innovative design.
The standout items include wide-leg trousers made from POLARTEC Fleece and chino fabric. Each pair’s finish is unique, depending on the fleece scraps used. To complement these, a reversible chore coat combines fleece lining with sturdy bayhead duck cloth.
Nanamica, founded in Japan in 2003 by Eiichiro Homma, focuses on creating timeless menswear that merges functionality with understated style. Known for its use of technical fabrics like GORE-TEX and COOLMAX, the brand delivers everyday essentials that feel equally at home in the city or outdoors. Collaborations with brands like The North Face Purple Label have solidified its reputation for balancing innovation with craftsmanship, often through projects that champion sustainability and longevity.
The North Face Purple Label, also launched in 2003 by Eiichiro Homma, takes The North Face’s outdoor ethos and reimagines it through a Japanese lens. Exclusively available in Japan, it fuses rugged functionality with urban sophistication, offering tailored silhouettes and premium materials. Goldwin’s stewardship ensures the brand retains a meticulous focus on quality and design. Its collections often include limited-edition releases, making it a favourite among collectors and fans of elevated technical wear.
This collection will be even harder to find. Limited quantities will be sold from December 13 at both brands’ Japanese stores. As with past collaborations, the emphasis is on quality and creativity rather than mass production.
Nanamica and The North Face Purple Label show that upcycling is more than waste reduction — it’s a way to create distinctive, experimental pieces that push the boundaries of menswear.
