Palace x The North Face Purple Label

Palace Skateboards collaborations are no longer a surprise in the streetwear industry, but their latest project with The North Face Purple Label is more than just another drop—it's a meeting of two distinctly different yet complementary worlds: outdoor and urban fashion . The Palace x The North Face Purple Label Fall/Winter 2025 collection combines the functionality of classic outdoor gear with a rugged streetwear aesthetic, creating a set of apparel designed for winter metropolises.

Palace Skateboards was founded in London in 2009 as a grassroots project with strong ties to the local skateboarding scene. The brand was founded by Lev Tanju , who from the outset built Palace not as a traditional clothing brand, but as a platform for skateboarding, video, and subculture . Its initial products were a supplement to the skateboarding business, not its focus. This approach still distinguishes Palace from many streetwear brands that treat skateboarding solely as a visual outlet.

Skate films , particularly the Palasonic series and subsequent productions shot in London and New York, became a key element of Palace's identity. A stark aesthetic, irony, and a lack of calculation aimed at mass audiences shaped the brand's image as authentic and uncompromising . Palace never attempted to copy the American skate brand model—instead, it built a distinctly British character , based on humor, detachment, and deliberate chaos.

Global recognition was achieved with the distinctive Tri-Ferg logo, designed by Ferguson McKeef. The symbol quickly became a brand symbol, but Palace consistently avoided overusing it. Designs were often simple, sometimes even provocatively banal, contrasting with the growing hype. This dissonance was intentional and became part of the strategy – Palace didn't explain itself to its audience and didn't follow trends.

The North Face Purple Label is a special line from The North Face , available primarily in Japan and managed by Goldwin and Nanamica . This iteration of the brand has been reinterpreting classic outdoor designs to make them work for everyday life—with an emphasis on minimalist design, high-quality materials, and subtle details. Palace Skateboards has brought its London skate ethos and laid-back attitude to the equation, resulting in a wardrobe that's more urban than typically mountaineering.

The project was created under the slogan "Re: The City with Purple Wind" —a nod to both the brands' previous collaborations and the collection's urban appeal. Inspired by archival The North Face designs, such as classic parkas and technical shell pants, the entire collection has been reimagined to meet the needs of modern, cold, and windy cities like Tokyo and London .

The Field Mountain Parka takes center stage—a down jacket in military shades featuring technical materials like WINDSTOPPER®, which combine wind protection with breathability. It's complemented by various down jackets, shell pants , heavily insulated cardigans, and accessories like hats and gloves. Design details— coordinated Palace and TNF Purple Label logos , purple accents, and precise stitching—underscore the premium nature of this collection with a strong visual appeal.

The materials used in the collection are key—high-density recycled nylon twill and innovative technologies like GORE-TEX WINDSTOPPER protect against winter weather while remaining lightweight and mobile. This makes the clothes suitable for both city walks and more active days when functionality must go hand in hand with style.

The collection launched on December 20, 2025, in Japan, where it is available at Nanamica boutiques, select The North Face stores, and local Palace Skateboards. This regional availability only fuels interest in global markets, where streetwear enthusiasts eagerly follow Purple Label's every drop.

Palace x The North Face Purple Label Fall/Winter 2025 is a collection that doesn't try to force two different aesthetics—it does so naturally, drawing from both worlds. It's a project that demonstrates that outdoor tech can look good in an urban context, and that streetwear can gain new functional depth through classic off-road features.