The North Face, a global leader in the outdoor sector, presents the second chapter of its collaboration with Aimé Leon Dore, the New York-based fashion and lifestyle brand. The Fall/Winter 2026 capsule collection reimagines some of The North Face’s most iconic styles through a contemporary lens, while highlighting the technical expertise that defines the brand.
“As we enter our second season with The North Face, we wanted to continue building on the shared values that have united us from the start. Both sides share a deep respect for heritage, functionality, and the outdoors. This season takes those foundations and evolves them through the lens of Aimé Leon Dore, creating curated, functional products designed to last.”
Teddy Santis, Founder & Creative Director, Aimé Leon Dore.
The FW26 capsule: a blend of alpine heritage and New York style.
Rooted in alpine heritage and influenced by New York City style, the FW26 collection comprises 30 garments and accessories that blend contemporary design with nostalgic touches. Furthermore, for the first time since 2019, GORE-TEX® returns as a key feature of a collaboration with The North Face, providing waterproofing and weather protection throughout the collection.
«Our partnership with Aimé Leon Dore continues to evolve with a second collection that celebrates our shared passion for the outdoors, exploration, and the weather-related challenges of urban life. This season, we have reinterpreted some of our most iconic products: the Nuptse, Mountain Jacket, and Denali. The Pertex Nuptse features a hood, is reversible, and utilizes Cloud Down construction, while the Mountain Jacket 2000 is crafted from 3-layer GORE-TEX with sealed seams.»
David Whetstone, Director of Collaborations and Energy, The North Face
Iconic models reinterpreted
Aimé Leon Dore and The North Face have also developed the new Fleece Rugby and the Ballistic Tech Vest, the latter inspired by the aesthetic of The North Face’s utility wear from the 1990s.
The collection also includes two footwear models—the Base Camp Mule and Verto Alpine GORE-TEX® Hiking Shoes—along with a selection of accessories that includes the Base Camp Duffel, hats, scarves, and gloves.
The campaign between the Andes and New York
Ahead of the collection’s launch, Aimé Leon Dore and The North Face have unveiled a campaign film that tells the story of the meeting between two worlds united by a shared spirit of exploration.
From the stillness and vastness of the Andes to the energy and character of New York, the film constructs a journey between two seemingly polar-opposite locations. The silence of a remote landscape gives way to the rhythm, density, and authentic soul of the city, creating a dialogue between The North Face’s outdoor heritage and Aimé Leon Dore’s distinctive perspective.
The protagonists of this journey are actor Keith W. Richards and the legendary Chilean mountaineer Cristián García-Huidobro.
The complete collection is available on aimeleondore.com and thenorthface, as well as at a selection of stores and markets.
