The North Face Urban Exploration has been on the functional fashion wave since its debut. Per its name, the sublabel delivers pieces that seamlessly transition from the mountains to the paved city streets. Designed with both style and lifestyle in mind, the new “Urban Ecology” capsule offers items that are ultra-lightweight, moisture-wicking, and water-repellent.
In contrast to TNF’s mountaineering roots, Urban Exploration is exclusively designed with non-climbers in mind, focusing instead on the middle ground between practicality and shape. This balance becomes especially important as the urban environment grows increasingly challenging — but unfortunately for some shoppers, Urban Exploration, like TNF’s Purple Label, is regionally limited. Since debuting in Hong Kong and Shanghai stores in 2016, the sublabel has been exclusive to select The North Face dealers in Asia. Still, the distance is nothing a proxy service can’t fix, and you can trust Urban Exploration pieces are absolutely worth the extra effort.
