The North Face Nuptse 1996 Retro Down Jacket Summit Gold Black

The Original Colourway. Reborn.

The The North Face Nuptse 1996 Retro Down Jacket in Summit Gold and Black is the most iconic version of the most iconic jacket ever made — the original 1996 colourway that launched the Nuptse into streetwear legend, faithfully recreated with all the warmth, quality, and presence of the original. Featuring 700-fill goose down insulation, the legendary Nuptse horizontal box-quilt construction, a bold Summit Gold body with a black shoulder and back yoke colourblock, a concealed packable hood stored in the collar, a full-zip front closure, zip hand pockets, and the iconic TNF logo on chest and back — this is the Nuptse as it was always meant to be worn.

Key Features

• 700-Fill Goose Down Insulation – The original Nuptse warmth rating, unchanged since 1992 — serious expedition-grade down for serious cold
• Concealed Packable Hood – A hidden hood stored inside the collar — one of the most sought-after Nuptse features, adding versatility and weather protection without affecting the clean silhouette
• Summit Gold & Black Colourblock – The original, definitive Nuptse colourway — a bold golden yellow body with a black shoulder and back yoke that has defined street and ski culture for 30 years
• Legendary Nuptse Box-Quilt Construction – The iconic horizontal quilting pattern that is instantly recognisable worldwide
• Full-Zip Front Closure – Classic Nuptse closure with a clean chin guard
• Zip Hand Pockets – Secure, clean side pockets for everyday essentials
• TNF Logo on Chest & Back – Iconic The North Face half-dome branding front and back
• 1996 Retro Edition – A faithful recreation of the original 1996 colourway — the jacket that started it all

The North Face Nuptse 1996 Retro Down Jacket in Summit Gold and Black is not just outerwear — it is a piece of cultural history. The colourway that made the Nuptse a global icon. If you know, you know.