Aimé Leon Dorex The North Face
The North Face, the world’s leading outdoor brand, is excited to introduce the second installment of its partnership with New York City fashion and lifestyle brand Aimé Leon Dore. The Fall / Winter 2026 Capsule Collection offers a distinctive interpretation of classic The North Face styles while showcasing the brand’s renowned technical expertise.
“Going into our second season with The North Face, we wanted to continue building on the shared values that brought us together in the first place. There’s a real respect for heritage, purpose and the outdoors on both sides. This season is about taking those foundations and pushing them forward through the Aimé Leon Dore lens, creating product that feels considered, functional and built to live with you for a long time.” Teddy Santis, Founder & Creative Director, Aimé Leon Dore
“Going into our second season with The North Face, we wanted to continue building on the shared values that brought us together in the first place. There’s a real respect for heritage, purpose and the outdoors on both sides. This season is about taking those foundations and pushing them forward through the Aimé Leon Dore lens, creating product that feels considered, functional and built to live with you for a long time.” Teddy Santis, Founder & Creative Director, Aimé Leon Dore
Rooted in alpine heritage and shaped by New York City, the FW26 collection features 30 standout pieces that seamlessly merge modern design with nostalgic touches. Notably, for the first time since 2019, GORE-TEX® makes its return in collaboration with The North Face, offering durable waterproof protection across the entire collection.
“Our partnership with Aime Leon Dore continues to evolve with our second collection celebrating our shared appreciation of the outdoors, exploration, and the nuance of navigating weather in city life. This season we’ve elevated our most iconic products, the Nuptse, Mountain Jacket, and Denali. The Pertex Nuptse is hooded and reversible with Cloud Down construction and the Mountain Jacket 2000 is constructed with seam-sealed 3L GORE-TEX.” David Whetstone, Director of Collaborations and Energy for The North Face.
“Our partnership with Aime Leon Dore continues to evolve with our second collection celebrating our shared appreciation of the outdoors, exploration, and the nuance of navigating weather in city life. This season we’ve elevated our most iconic products, the Nuptse, Mountain Jacket, and Denali. The Pertex Nuptse is hooded and reversible with Cloud Down construction and the Mountain Jacket 2000 is constructed with seam-sealed 3L GORE-TEX.” David Whetstone, Director of Collaborations and Energy for The North Face.
In addition, Aimé Leon Dore and The North Face designed a brand new Fleece Rugby silhouette and a Ballistic Tech Vest that’s reminiscent of 90’s era The North Face utility gear. The collection also features 2 footwear styles: the Base Camp Mule and the Verto Alpine GORE-TEX® Hiking Shoes, as well as accessories including the Base Camp Duffel and a collection of caps, scarves, and gloves.
Ahead of the collection release, Aimé Leon Dore and The North Face introduced a campaign film that represents a meeting of two worlds, connected by a shared spirit of exploration. From the stillness and vastness of the Andes mountains to the energy and character of New York City, the film traces a journey between two places that could not feel more different. A quiet, remote landscape gives way to the rhythm, density and rawness of the city, bringing together The North Face’s outdoor heritage with Aimé Leon Dore’s distinctly New York perspective. At the center of the journey are actor Keith W. Richards and legendary Chilean mountaineer Cristián García-Huidobro.
Ahead of the collection release, Aimé Leon Dore and The North Face introduced a campaign film that represents a meeting of two worlds, connected by a shared spirit of exploration. From the stillness and vastness of the Andes mountains to the energy and character of New York City, the film traces a journey between two places that could not feel more different. A quiet, remote landscape gives way to the rhythm, density and rawness of the city, bringing together The North Face’s outdoor heritage with Aimé Leon Dore’s distinctly New York perspective. At the center of the journey are actor Keith W. Richards and legendary Chilean mountaineer Cristián García-Huidobro.
The collection will be available exclusively to XPLR members from 11:00 am on Thursday, 17 September, 2026 at The North Face Urban Exploration Concept Store, Pacific Place. Limited quantities available while stocks last.
