Retro Nuptse jacket in a white and black colorway

This jacket is all about the interplay between light and shadow.

• The Arctic White Body: The main baffles are finished in a crisp, bright white. This captures the light and makes the jacket appear even “puffier” and more voluminous than darker versions.

• The Black Frame: The iconic TNF Black shoulder yoke and stand-up collar provide a necessary visual anchor. This framing prevents the white from looking washed out and highlights the jacket’s masculine “V-taper” silhouette.

• Embroidered Contrast: The black logo on the white chest and the white logo on the black back shoulder create a symmetrical, “mirrored” branding effect that is unique to this colorway.

Technical DNA: 700-Fill Power Warmth

Behind the high-fashion look is the same elite mountaineering technology that defines the Nuptse line.

• 700-Fill Goose Down: This premium insulation provides an incredible warmth-to-weight ratio. It creates a thick thermal barrier that traps body heat effectively while keeping the jacket light enough to wear all day.

• RDS Certified: The down is sourced responsibly through the Responsible Down Standard, ensuring ethical treatment of the animals.

• DWR-Treated Ripstop: The white shell is made from high-density nylon ripstop treated with a Durable Water Repellent finish. Light snow and drizzle bead off the surface, keeping the down clusters dry and lofty.

Key Design Features

1. Original ’96 Fit: A boxy, slightly cropped silhouette designed to sit at the hip. This “anti-fit” allows for effortless layering over heavy hoodies or thick sweaters.

2. Stowable Hood: A lightweight black hood is tucked inside the collar. It remains out of sight until the weather turns, providing a clean “no-hood” look for daily wear.

3. Packability: The entire jacket can be compressed and stuffed into its own right-hand pocket—perfect for travel or storing in a backpack when the sun comes out.

4. Heat-Lock Details: Features oversized Velcro® cuff tabs and an internal bungee at the hem to “lock in” your core temperature.

Styling the White & Black Nuptse

1. The “Stealth” Contrast

Pair the jacket with an all-black base: black hoodie, black tech-pants, and black leather boots. This makes the white body of the jacket “pop” with maximum intensity.

2. The Winter Minimalist

Wear it with grey heather joggers and white technical sneakers. This creates a soft, tonal look that feels clean, futuristic, and comfortable for travel.

3. The “Street-Gorp” Look

Match it with dark indigo denim and “Timberland-style” wheat boots. The contrast between the crisp white jacket and the rugged denim/boots creates a high-energy urban outfit.

Maintenance: Keeping the White Crisp

White nylon requires a slightly more proactive care routine than darker colors:

• Spot Cleaning: Use a damp cloth and a drop of clear dish soap for small marks (like coffee or city grit) as soon as they happen.

• The “Tennis Ball” Wash: Wash on a cold, delicate cycle with a specialized down wash. Tumble dry on low heat with three clean tennis balls. This is essential to prevent the down from clumping and to restore the “white cloud” look.

• Storage: Avoid storing it next to unwashed, raw denim, as “dye transfer” can occur. Hang it in a dry, dark place on a wide-shouldered hanger.

Summary: Why White and Black?

The White and Black Retro Nuptse is for the person who wants the performance of a mountain jacket with the aesthetic of a high-fashion editorial. It is bold, clean, and undeniably iconic.