The North Face Teams Up with Cecilie Bahnsen at Paris Fashion Week

## The Collaboration Unveiled

The North Face has debuted a partnership with designer Cecilie Bahnsen, showcased at her spring/summer 2026 presentation in Paris. This collaboration emphasizes luxury clothing, footwear, bags, and accessories tailored for daily use.

## A Fresh Approach to Technical Apparel

This phase of their collaboration embraces a lighter, modular design ethos, celebrating versatility in both functionality and style. The collection caters to warmer days and promotes a natural, personal approach to fashion. Technical pieces are streamlined and softened, allowing for layering and transformation while merging Bahnsen’s enchanting style with The North Face’s technical mastery.

## Designer Insights

“At this juncture in our collaboration, we’ve truly discovered a creative rhythm,” Bahnsen shared. “This season emphasizes lightness—both in weight and spirit. Our garments evolve with the wearer, creating a sense of intimacy and authenticity, all while preserving detail and precision.”

David Whetstone, The North Face’s design director, added, “With each new chapter, we redefine what technical apparel can embody, firmly rooted in the brand’s outdoor legacy. In this third season with Cecilie, we embrace lightness in every aspect, crafting adaptive pieces that retain their authenticity.”

## A Focus on Modularity

The collection further explores the concept of modularity, with designs meant to transform and transition through the day.

### Innovative Features

For instance, a floral-print ripstop jacket features detachable sleeves that convert it into a gilet, and matching pants can easily become shorts. The recurring floral theme throughout the SS26 collection ties the collaboration to the overarching seasonal narrative.

A second offering in olive-hued embossed ripstop introduces new styles for wind protection, including a pullover with a drawstring waist and a flowing hybrid coat with graceful, sculptural lines.

### Unique Footwear Design

A standout item is the “shandal,” a creative fusion of sandal and shoe, adorned with Bahnsen’s signature floral appliqué, rounding out this capsule collection.

## Availability

The seven-piece collection will be ready for purchase in spring/summer 2026 through the brand’s website, select The North Face outlets, and a curated selection of international retailers.

What are your thoughts on this exciting new collaboration?