British-Nigerian designer Yinka Ilori has unveiled a clothing collection for American outdoor brand The North Face, covered in his signature bold-coloured patterns.
Described by the brand as its “most playful” capsule to date, the collection is the latest Never Stop Exploring (NSE) collection released by The North Face. It contains a series of rain jackets, fleeces, sweatshirts, trousers, t-shirts and a bag.
“The playful shapes in this collection invite us all to welcome whatever weather comes our way; to smile in the face of a storm, to embrace the cold, to celebrate the rain,” said The North Face.
“Born out of the mountain archives, NSE continues to push boundaries while carrying a legacy.”
The collection’s statement pieces include a rainshell jacket with an orange base printed with a bright pink, yellow and orange, flower-like pattern.
Alongside it, a reversible fleece jacket is covered in the same print in purple, blue and green.
“Ilori decorates every surface he touches with joy to elicit togetherness and optimism,” The North Face said.
Using fashion as his canvas, he unites with The North Face to encourage explorers everywhere to rethink their perspective on bad weather,” it added.
“Through his distinctive bright colourways and abstract schemes, Yinka brings a sense of escapism to reality, inspiring us all to dream in colour, even on the darkest days.”
Alongside the signature jackets, Ilori has designed matching puffer jackets that utilise the print as a lining, as well as more pared-back blue, black and orange raincoats.
The collection also includes sweatshirts, t-shirts, and sweat pants that use that are dotted with the flower-like graphic and incorporate it into The North Face logo.
It is completed by a small duffle that is also wrapped in the print.
London-based Ilori, who won the 2020 Emerging Design Medal at the London Design Medals, is known for his colourful prints and patterns that he utilises on textiles, furniture, pavilions and interiors.
He recently wrapped the Piccadilly Circus fountain in a pair of bright orange, Pegasus-topped plinths, while type foundry British Standard Type created a “bright and playful” font family for the designer.
The images are courtesy of The North Face.
