SKIMS takes to the slopes with the North Face collaboration

Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS breaks into winter wear with one of its most technical collections to date: a Brrr!-defiant collaboration with The North Face, where the solutions-oriented brand has reimagined the legacy outerwear brand’s archive styles in its signature form-flattering fit and tonal colors.

“This (collaboration) marks FOAM The first ever foray into the world of winter wear and partnering with The North Face allowed us to leverage their expertise in this category,” said Kardashian. “The collection is a combination of functional and flattering clothing solutions for the season. I’ve spent a lot of time on the slopes so I was definitely inspired when we developed this collection and I can’t wait to wear these pieces on my next trip.”

The limited edition series pairs SKIMS’ signature body sculpting and compression base layers with The North Face’s performance oriented outerwear. The collection includes a down jacket, fleece jacket, down one piece, a waterproof shell pant, an adaptive bodysuit, a DotKnit top and bottom and accessories such as hats, gloves and insulated mules.

“At The North Face, we always put innovation and functionality first, and the collaborative space is no exception,” said David Whetstone, The North Face’s director of collaborations and energy. “With Shimmerswe maintained best-in-class designs and materials, and this collaboration arose out of a mutual admiration.”

Shot by Vanessa Beecroft, the collaboration’s campaign depicts the joint collection on an ensemble cast descending the slopes of snowy mountains in Chile. Another campaign, shot by Donna Trope, which has yet to be released, will see Kardashian herself playing the show’s heroic parts.

The North Face x SKIMS collection will be available for the shop online and in both brands’ retail locations from 10 December. Sizes will run from XXS to 3X, while prices will range from $60 USD to $1,200 USD. Take a look at the lineup in the gallery above.