The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse Down Jacket – Dark Grey

The Original. In Its Most Urban Form.

The The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse Down Jacket in Dark Grey is the Nuptse at its most city-ready — a deep, versatile shade that sits between the absolute authority of black and the visual lightness of mid-grey, carrying the best of both without the limitations of either. Dark grey is the colour of concrete and architecture, of the urban environments where the Nuptse truly made its name, and on the 1996 Retro’s iconic baffled silhouette it is a natural, compelling fit.

Key Features

• 700-fill goose down — premium warmth-to-weight ratio delivering exceptional insulation in the coldest conditions
• Recycled nylon ripstop shell — durable, wind-resistant, and responsibly sourced for a more sustainable construction
• 1996 retro baffled design — the original oversized quilted panels faithfully reproduced for an authentic vintage silhouette
• Relaxed, boxy fit — the iconic oversized proportions that made the Nuptse a streetwear staple across three decades
• Zip pockets — secure, functional storage in the classic Nuptse configuration
• Zip-through front closure — the original fastening, faithfully reproduced
• Dark grey colourway — a deep, urban tone with the versatility of grey and the authority of a darker shade
• The North Face logo — the half-dome emblem that has meant exploration, quality, and authenticity since 1966

The City’s Colour. The Mountain’s Construction.

The Nuptse was built for the Himalayas but found its audience in the city — and dark grey is the colour that bridges that journey most naturally. It carries the same quiet authority as black but with more depth and texture in daylight, making the 1996 Retro’s iconic quilted panels come alive in a way that flat black cannot. Wear it with black for a graphic, tonal city look, pair it with white for a clean, sharp contrast, or layer it with navy and charcoal for a deep, considered winter palette. The dark grey Nuptse is the one that works hardest in the city without ever looking like it’s trying.

Born on the mountain. Built for the city. The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse in Dark Grey.