The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse Down Jacket – Olive

The Original. In Its Most Grounded Form.

The The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse Down Jacket in Olive is the Nuptse at its most deeply rooted in the natural world. Olive — the colour of ancient groves, of military heritage, of the rugged landscapes that have shaped human history — sits on the 1996 Retro’s iconic baffled silhouette with a quiet gravitas that few other colours can match. Neither as bright as green nor as neutral as khaki, olive occupies its own distinct space: a rich, muted, endlessly sophisticated shade that makes everything around it look more considered.

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 staple across three decades
• Zip pockets — secure, functional storage in the classic Nuptse configuration
• Zip-through front closure — the original fastening, faithfully reproduced
• Olive colourway — a rich, muted earth tone with quiet gravitas and sophisticated natural depth
• The North Face logo — the half-dome emblem that has meant exploration, quality, and authenticity since 1966

Rooted. Considered. Entirely Its Own.

Olive is the colour that fashion returns to season after season because it never really leaves — a tone so deeply embedded in both military history and natural landscape that it carries cultural weight far beyond its visual simplicity. On the Nuptse, it transforms the 1996 Retro’s bold, boxy construction into something with genuine depth and sophistication: the jacket that looks like it was chosen rather than bought. Pair it with tan, cream, and rust for a rich, warm autumnal palette that makes the most of olive’s earthy warmth, or ground it against black and charcoal for a sharper, more graphic combination. The North Face 1996 Retro in Olive is the Nuptse for those who dress with intention.

Born on the mountain. Rooted in the earth. The North Face 1996 Retro Nuptse in Olive.