Through Bahnsen’s hyper-feminine and refined lens, The North Face’s most iconic jackets, from the Himalayan Parka to the Denali Fleece Jacket, take on a completely new shape thanks to refined embroidery, hems, and appliqués. Meanwhile, the palette, split between pitch black and «soil brown», alludes to the less elegant but no less fascinating side of nature: the underground. «This season, I was thinking a lot about how structure and softness can coexist, how a piece can feel both controlled and effortless», says Bahnsen about the juxtaposition of opposites at the core of this collection. «I was particularly drawn to the idea of shaping silhouettes in new ways, using elements like harnessing to create subtle structure while still allowing for movement.» That’s why oversized fleece sweatshirts have been paired with tight-fitting harnesses and floral miniskirts, or the puffer, soft and essentially rounded, has been reshaped with cut-outs and stiff inserts for dresses and skirts. «There’s a sense of transformation in the collection, pieces that evolve as they’re worn, with adjustable straps, layered details, and deconstructed elements that bring a feeling of lightness to even the more sculptural silhouettes,» adds Bahnsen. «It’s always about finding that balance between the familiar and the unexpected.»