URBAN FUNCTION.

Six pants from The North Face for the modern urbanite.

THE NORTH FACE" continues to show its strong presence in the world of outdoor gear makers. In addition to its high level of functionality, The North Face's appeal lies in its field-independent design, which has made it the partner of choice for a variety of apparel brands. The same can be said for the urban line, which incorporates functionality cultivated in the outdoors into everyday items. In this article, we will take a closer look at the appeal of three types of pants for men and women, each made of this functional material, through a fashion shoot and a movie that follows men and women who are modern urban dwellers.

Photo_Yasuyuki Kanazawa
Styling_Katsuyuki Honjo
Hair&Make_Aya Sumimoto (GiGGLE)
Model_Tatsuro Yasui, Nairu Yamamoto
Text_Satoru Kanai
Movie_maxilla
Edit_Shinri Kobayashi

01 Elk Pant

Men's: Elk Pant ¥15,000, Explore Him Coat ¥86,000, Explore TEKSWEATER Mockneck ¥18,000, Endurus TR ¥15,000
Women's: Elk Pant ¥15,000, Bold Trench Coat ¥42,000, Explore TEKSWEATER Highneck ¥18,000, Shuttle Document Holder H ¥4,500

As you can see from the look of the fabric, these pants are characterized by their outstanding stretchability. They do not wrinkle easily, so you will feel no stress even when riding a bicycle. The shape is moderately slim, and the black and gray coloring can be worn with a variety of styles, regardless of the occasion. The shape of the waist pocket, the thickness of the fabric that does not emphasize the body line too much, and the water repellency are all designed to make it easy to wear as everyday wear. It can be said that this is a standard item for active urbanites who seek ease of movement.

02 Bison Chino Pant & Skirt

Men's: Bison Chino Pant ¥13,000, Utility Shirt Coat ¥22,000, L/S Airy Relax Tee ¥6,800, Glam Hip Bag ¥5,000
Women's: Bison Chino Skirt ¥13,000, Lightning Coat ¥28,000, Transit Bomber Jacket ¥23,000, 3/4 Airy Relax Tee ¥6,800, Journeys Cap 1TP9 ¥5,200, Utility Tote ¥4,500

Both men's and women's versions have the standard chinos detail of double-brimmed back pockets, with a fashionable silhouette of a slightly thicker men's pant and a below-the-knee skirt with a back slit for the women's pant. The fabric has a natural cotton-like texture, but is made of strong polyester, and its moderate sheen makes it suitable for both casual and elegant styles with leather shoes. It is also water-repellent and quick-drying, so wet marks are not as noticeable as with cotton chinos. Although there are various functions hidden in the back, the shape and expression of these bottoms look just like basic chinos, so they are easy to incorporate into your fashion.

03 Coyote Slacks & Coyote Wide Slacks

Men's: Coyote Slacks ¥17,000, Transit Bomber Jacket ¥23,000, Traction Crew
¥15,000, Traverse Velocity Knit WP ¥12,000, Glam Backpack ¥15,000, NOWEATHER Hat ¥8,800
Women's: Coyote Wide Slacks ¥17,000, Explore Nuptse Coat ¥46,000, Explore TEKSWEATER V-neck ¥18,000, Glam Daypack ¥12,000

Men's slacks and women's wide pants with stretch and dryability while maintaining the elegant texture of wool. The North Face's unique functionalities, such as a webbing belt that can be easily adjusted and water repellency that can protect against a little rain, are also present, but with a casual look for everyday wear. The men's version is lightly tapered for a business look, while the women's version has a beautiful silhouette with the waist tucked in, making them suitable for both on and off-duty wear.

The North Face Standard

Address: Hara Bldg. 1F-4F, 6-10-9 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-5464-2831
Hours: 11:00 - 20:00

The North Face Standard Futakotamagawa

Address: 1-17-9 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-6432-7631
Hours: 11:00 - 20:00
www.goldwin.co.jp