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Women's 1996 Retro Nuptse Vest

Down Vests
€28000

Color: Tawny Quartz/TNF Black
Size

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Care information
  • Wash with special care
  • Close all fastenings
  • Have it professionally cleaned
  • Tumble dry on a low setting
  • Do not hang dry

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Extended Returns

We’ve extended our returns period to 8th January 2026, so you can shop early and gift with confidence. You can return items for a replacement or refund, with a few exceptions. Returns are free to our stores in Dublin Carrickmines, Dublin Blanchardstown, and Cork City Centre.

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Description

Our iconic 1996 Retro Nuptse Down Gilet brings you retro street style in a cosy, water-repellent package. With a boxy design and oversize baffles filled with RDS goose down, you can even pack it into a hand pocket when the sun comes out. It's a wardrobe staple that gives you freedom of movement and matches your spirit of adventure.

Specifications
  • Features
    • With its water-repellent ripstop fabric and oversized down baffles for warmth, this vest will help you stay dry, stylish and cosy
    • Relaxed fit with a boxy silhouette
    • Inspired by the iconic design lines of our 1996 Nuptse Vest
    • Original shiny ripstop fabric for durability
    • Taffeta overlay on collar and yoke for durability
    • Non-PFC DWR finish for added water repellency
    • Fabric made with recycled nylon
    • 700-fill goose down offers warmth yet remains extremely compressible
    • Oversized baffles
    • Attached, three-piece hood stows in the stand collar
    • Exposed, VISLON® centre front zip
    • Secure-zip hand pockets
    • Gilet stows in the right hand pocket
    • Shock cord with a cord lock at the hem for adjustability
    • Embroidered logo on the left chest and back-right shoulder
    • Has the oversized logos of the original ’96 vest
  • Specs

    RDS-CERTIFIED DOWN

    The Responsible Down Standard (RDS) ensures our goose down is ethically sourced, responsibly produced and traceable. Natural down delivers the highest warmth to weight ratio of any insulation.

  • Size
    • Centreback: 60.325 cm

  • Material
    • Fabric - Body: 54 G/M², 100% Recycled Nylon Ripstop with Non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (Non-PFC DWR) Finish
    • Fabric - Overlay & Lining: 69 G/M², 100% Recycled Nylon Taffeta with Non-PFC Durable Water-Repellent (Non-PFC DWR) Finish
    • Insulation: 700-Fill Goose Down; Responsible Down Standard (RDS) Certified by Control Union, CU 843098
  • Ideal for
    Everyday

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The North Face

The North Face is built for pushing boundaries, from remote trails to everyday journeys. Known for cutting-edge materials like GORE-TEX® and ThermoBall™, their jackets, footwear and packs are made to perform through rain, wind and snow—perfect for Ireland’s rugged terrain and unpredictable skies.

From forest walks to summit scrambles, The North Face offers reliable protection and iconic style for every type of outdoor explorer.

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