SKIMS and The North Face introduce a limited edition collection of archival styles from The North Face — reimagined with Skims‘ innovative fit and colour palette. The lineup features a down jacket, fleece jacket, down one-piece, a shell waterproof pant, Lycra adaptive bodysuit, top and bottom, and DotKnit top and bottom, along with accessories such as a beanie, gloves, and insulated mules.
SKIMS Collaborates With The North Face To Co-Create Performance-driven Winter Wear
Just weeks after the success of the Dolce&Gabbana x SKIMS capsule collection, Kim Kardashian has inked another collaboration, with outdoor performance giant The North Face.
‘This marks SKIMS’s first-ever foray into the world of winter wear and partnering with The North Face allowed us to leverage their expertise in this category. The collection is a combination of functional and flattering apparel solutions for the season,’ Kim Kardashian said in a statement. ‘I’ve spent a lot of time on the slopes, so I was definitely inspired when we were developing this collection and I can’t wait to wear these pieces on my next trip.’
For the collaboration, Skims’ sculpting and compressive base layers have been combined with The North Face outwear, enhancing the body’s natural curves — a signature element of Skims found in all its product lines from bras to loungewear.
SKIIMS’ sculpting and compressive base layers have been combined with The North Face outwear. Image: skiims.com
The North Face x SKIIMS partnership comes to life with two campaigns. One was photographed by Vanessa Beecroft where the cast is captured skiing the slopes in Chile. The other campaign features Kim Kardashian, wearing The North Face DotKnit top and bottom which is a double-knit fabric that pulls moisture away from the body by pairing hydrophobic and hydrophilic yarns developed for warmth and protection.
Per WWD: ‘Kardashian, along with Emma and Jens Grede have built Skims with a reported $4 billion valuation that represents an inclusive vision of beauty, from body shape to skin tone. In the summer of 2023, the brand was seen growing to $750 million from $500 million in 2022. The brand has been fundraising for a possible initial public offering.’
Jens Grede, CEO of SKIMS, shared, “At SKIMS, we’re always focused on what’s next and are constantly working to design new solutions for our customers. This collaboration with The North Face allowed us to leverage the brand’s heritage expertise and enhance it with our own creative and solutions-based design codes for one of our most technical collections yet.”
The North Face x SKIMS collection offers a range of pieces available in sizes XXS – 3XL. image: skims.com
David Whetstone, director of collaborations at The North Face, added, “The North Face is constantly inspired by innovative brands that are driving culture like SKIMS, and this limited-edition collection draws on the core strengths of each brand. We maintained best-in-class constructions and materials, blending functionality with SKIMS’ modern design approach.”
The North Face x SKIMS collection is available on skims.com, at SKIMS-owned retail locations, select The North Face retail locations, and in select luxury retailers including SSENSE, Highsnobiety, and Luisa via Roma. The collection offers a range of pieces available in sizes XXS – 3XL.
About SKIIMS
SKIMS was launched in September 2019 by reality TV star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian, alongside her business partner and co-founder, Jens Grede. The brand was conceived as a solution-driven company specialising in shapewear, underwear, and loungewear, designed to cater to a wide range of body types and skin tones. Inspired by Kardashian’s personal experiences with shapewear and the challenges of finding products that fit well and match various skin tones, SKIMS debuted with the mission of inclusivity and innovation, quickly gaining attention for its bold vision and marketing strategy.
At its launch, SKIMS introduced products that emphasised both functionality and style. The brand focused on inclusivity by offering an extensive size range, from XXS to 5X, and diverse shades to match a variety of skin tones. This approach differentiated SKIMS from traditional shapewear brands and resonated with a broad audience, establishing its position as a leader in the industry. Its initial product line sold out instantly, signaling a demand for its inclusive designs.
SKIMS has also gained prominence through collaborations and endorsements. In 2021, the brand became the loungewear and underwear partner for Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics. The collaboration highlighted SKIMS’ commitment to empowering athletes, with comfortable, high-performance apparel. Additionally, partnerships with celebrities and influencers have played a pivotal role in solidifying the brand’s reputation as a cultural and fashion phenomenon.
Recently, Dolce&Gabbana collaborated with SKIMS to launch a limited edition collection. The co-designed capsule of lingerie, shape-wear and lounge wear merges Dolce&Gabbana’s Sicilian heritage and Mediterranean vibe with SKIMS’ sculpting and size inclusivity. The collection highlights the intersection between Dolce&Gabbana x SKIMS, mainly in the sheer fabrics, corsetry and, of course, leopard print, with a conscious focus on the sculpting shape-wear that SKIMS is acclaimed for. Per Forbes, ‘The cultural weight of Dolce&Gabbana’s Sicilian heritage—highlighted through details like leopard prints and figure-hugging corsets—infuses a timeless sophistication into the SKIMS shape-wear pieces that still stay true to the SKIMS DNA and prioritise comfort.’
Despite its relatively short history, SKIMS has achieved remarkable financial success. Per BOF: ‘SKIMS, the shape-wear and intimate brand created by Kim Kardashian, has raised $270 million in a Series C funding round that values it at $4 billion… Led by Wellington Management with participation from Green Oaks Capital Partners, D1 Capital Partners and Imaginary Ventures, the new funding will go toward product innovation, category expansion and retail expansion, SKIMS said in a statement. The company is on track to reach $750 million in net sales this year, up from about $500 million in 2022. Since its founding in 2019, Skims has raised a total of $670 million.’
About The North Face
The North Face- part of the VF Corporation- is a globally recognised outdoor apparel and equipment brand renowned for its high-performance products designed to empower exploration in the harshest environments. Established in 1966, the company has built a legacy of innovation, offering a wide range of gear including insulated jackets, hiking boots, backpacks, and tents, all tailored for adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Known for its iconic half-dome logo inspired by Yosemite’s Half Dome, The North Face has an interesting heritage circe 1966 at San Francisco’s North Beach. It was here Douglas Tompkins and his wife Susie Tompkins opened a modest mountaineering retail store which became a hub for outdoor enthusiasts. They named it The North Face because the northern wall of a mountain in the Northern Hemisphere is the most formidable ascent. In two years, the couple launched Esprit and sold North Face to Kenneth “Hap” Klopp. The shop became acclaimed for climbing and backpacking gear and shifted base to Berkeley on the other side of the Bay.
Klopp was at the helm of the company for the next twenty years years. Shortly, Fifield took over. Through the Sixties, The North Face had a loyal following amongst outdoor enthusiasts and sponsored expeditions, a tradition that continues till date. By the Eighties, the brand added extreme skiwear to the product line and became the only supplier in the US to offer a line of quality outerwear, skiwear, sleeping bags and tents. In the Nineties, The North Face launched Tekware, a functional collection for rock climbers, backpackers, hikers and trail runners. Soon, the brand launched its own line of trekking and trail-running shoes.
In 2000, The North Face was acquired by American worldwide apparel and footwear company VF Corporation for reportedly $25.4 million and became a wholly owned subsidiary. While the brand continued to strengthen the outdoor market with product, expedition and athlete achievements, it also launched two pioneering product lines — Thermoball and Fuseform. Thermoball introduced synthetic insulation similar to down while Fuseform changed the way technical apparel is produced.
Today, The North Face envisions itself as more than just an apparel, footwear, and accessories company. It aims to inspire a global movement toward exploration, adventure, and sustainability. By equipping athletes and outdoor enthusiasts with the highest-quality gear, The North Face strives to foster a deeper connection between people and the natural world. The purpose is to power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and planet. Driven by the mantra of Never Stop Exploring, the team envisions to continually test the outer limits of performance and possibility.
Jasmeen Dugal is Associate Editor at FashionABC, contributing her insights on fashion, technology, and sustainability. She brings with herself more than two decades of editorial experience, working for national newspapers and luxury magazines in India.
Jasmeen Dugal has worked with exchange4media as a senior writer contributing articles on the country’s advertising and marketing movements, and then with Condenast India as Net Editor where she helmed Vogue India’s official website in terms of design, layout and daily content. Besides this, she is also an entrepreneur running her own luxury portal, Explosivefashion, which highlights the latest in luxury fashion and hospitality.
