In Week 9 of this year’s fall/winter collection, ‘Preme heads received Part 1 of The North Face collaboration and many feared that the “Mountain” portion of the collab wouldn’t make the cut. Alas, after months of being teased by leaked images and rumors, Part 2 of the Supreme x The North Face collaboration that hypebeasts have hibernated for is finally upon us. The collection doesn’t offer a complete line of apparel but does include two jackets, a crewneck, short sleeve tees, hats and a blanket! So, enough with all the hoopla.
Let’s Get It!
Bangers
This week’s collaboration brings to life a mountain range that is similar to the design found on the “Steep Tech” Supreme x The North Face collab from spring/summer ’16. 
Item pictured above is a PAST collaboration and WILL NOT be dropping this week… or ever again.
We can not confirm whether or not this was done on purpose but the resemblance of that mountain to the mountain featured in this collection is uncanny, and we know that Supreme doesn’t do things by accident.
The Mountian Crewneck Sweatshirt is a heavy hitter this week. The crewneck uses subtle branding on the front with the classic stacked logos that we all admire. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that these are stitched on patches as opposed to screen printed graphics because the patches give the piece a higher quality that won’t fade or crack over time. We can hope for patches on the front but it’s highly unlikely that we get anything other than a screen print for the graphics on the back. None the less, the back of this piece is gorgeous and in this form you can admire the entire photo used on the jackets in the collection. Combine the uninterrupted scenic view with the side by side Supreme and The North Face box logos and you have a design that will go down in streetwear history. Estimated retail for this work of art will land around $120.
The Supreme x The North Face Mountain Parka is the most hyped item of this week’s drop, and arguably this entire season. The hype comes with good reason as this was the item that has flooded our feeds with leaked images as well as a select few acquiring the piece early. Combine the social media frenzy with the fact that this silhouette cannot currently be purchased online from The North Face and you have a perfect storm for a hyped release.
Functionally, the Mountain Parka is completely waterproof with a zip and double snap front closure system. There are plenty of pockets to keep all of your items dry as well, including a “media pocket” with an internal clasp to keep your headphones in place. The jacket combines HyVent technology with Primaloft insulation to keep you warm while still being breathable. This piece is highly adjustable, equipped with velcro cuffs and shock cord systems at the hood and waist.
The aesthetics of the jacket are bar none. The wrap around hyper-realistic graphics couldn’t have been executed any better. Photos of the jacket won’t do it any justice as the design will be even more mesmerizing as it glides through the streets… or trails. But let’s be honest, we won’t be hiking in this piece. The Mountain Parka will retail around $400.
Sleepers
The Mountain Nuptse Blanket is literally and figuratively the sleeper of The North Face collab. Loaded with 700 fill down insulation this blanket is ready for any weather conditions you may encounter this winter. The blanket is 58″ wide by 69″ long, meaning that it’s too short (like it reps The Bay) for a full-size bed and not wide enough for a queen-size bed. However, it still has plenty of functionality as this is the ultimate flex piece at your local drive-in theater. Estimated retail for this piece is $300, which is pricey, to say the least, but it will also deter most resalers.
The North Face collaboration is taking all of the attention this week and with just cause, making the lookbook items easier to cook. The Supreme GT Hooded Sweatshirt is reminiscent of older Supreme pieces before all of the hype began. The racing vibes are strong in this piece, hence the “GT” and the italicized font on the sleeves will be rad in motion on a bike or board. The hood of the sweatshirt also has a racing stripe in the middle that will look great with the hood down as it continues with the same color as the back of the piece. Although the Hooded Sweatshirt has little hype it will have the same longevity as similar racing pieces like the F1 Pullover from spring/summer ’14. Retail for this fast and furious piece will land around $160.
Duds
The Polartec Deep Pile Balaclava was thought to drop earlier this season but rumors were later squashed and as a result the hype has grown over this piece. Aesthetically this piece works because it features a box logo and you can’t go wrong with that. The Balaclava fails from a functionality standpoint though. Will it keep you warm? Yes. Where the piece goes wrong is how you use it in an everyday scenario. Image yourself going to grab dinner on a blistering night and then having to take it off — you’re going to have a hard time looking as good as you did when you had it on. Think about going to a cafe to get a quick cup of joe, you won’t be able to pull the Balaclava aside to slurp down your cappuccino after you have it because your mouth is covered. If you have purchased a Polartec garment then you know that it keeps you very warm, almost too warm. Polartec wrapped around your head is going to trap in a bunch of sweat so increase your dose of Proactiv before donning this joint. Save your money and hairdo by waiting for the Arabic Logo Neoprene Facemask that will drop later this season. Retail for the Polartec Deep Pile Balaclava will land at about $60.
How to Cop
Same as it ever was.
The North Face collaboration and this week’s lookbook items will drop Thursday, November 30th at European and American Supreme stores with the online drop at 11 am EST. The Japanese release will be Saturday, December 2nd.
