TheNorthFace 1996 Retro Puffer Jacket

R 7,000.00 ZAR

Description:

Shell: Matte black ripstop nylon with all-over white cloud print. Looks like clouds/sky or snow splatter across the black base. Horizontal baffle stitching = classic Nuptse "marshmallow" puff. Water-resistant + windproof.
Insulation: 700-fill down + synthetic blend. Same Nuptse warmth - lightweight but traps heat for real winter. Big baffles keep the print clean and puffy.
Logo: White "The North Face" half-dome logo on left chest. Circular TNF 1992 patch on left sleeve with "92" text - that's the Retro 1996/92 detail.
Details: High stand collar, full-zip front with storm flap. 2 zip hand pockets with TNF zip pulls. Adjustable hem with toggles at bottom. Boxy/oversized fit - meant to be worn big.
Vibe: Artistic + unique. The cloud print makes this Nuptse stand out vs solid colors. Black base keeps it wearable, but the white clouds give it a "weather/sky" statement. Goes crazy with all-black fits so the print pops. Limited-run colorway = grail piece in SA/UK streetwear.

Price in SA:
Retail new: The North Face Nuptse 1996 Retro Jacket retails at R 6 499 - R 7 299 in SA. Print/limited colorways usually R 6 999,95 - same as standard Nuptse.
Resale: The "Cloud/Sky" print Nuptse is a limited release so it holds value hard. Resale goes US $250 - $420+ depending on size/condition. That’s roughly R 4 800 - R 8 000+. Deadstock in popular sizes M-L, XL costs well above retail because TNF doesn't restock prints often. This is a collector colorway.

If you want a Nuptse that’s not basic, this cloud print is one of the coolest. Warm + artistic + flex piece.

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