The North Face

This article is about the company. For the book, see The North Face (novel). For other uses, see North face (disambiguation).

The North Face, Inc.
Company typeSubsidiary
Industry
Founded1968; 56 years ago (1968) in San Francisco, California, US
Founders
Headquarters
Denver, Colorado
,
US
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Arne Arens, Global Brand President
Products
  • Clothing
  • Outdoor gear
ParentVF Corporation
Websitewww.thenorthface.com Edit this at Wikidata
Footnotes / references
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The North Face is an American outdoor recreation products company. The North Face produces outdoor clothing, footwear, and related equipment. Founded in 1968 to supply climbers,[2] the company's logo[3] draws inspiration from Half Dome, a distinct rock formation rising over 8,700 feet (2,700 m) above sea level in Yosemite National Park.[4] By the late 1990s, the label had expanded beyond outdoor enthusiasts by focusing on street couture and since the 2000s it is regarded as a streetwear style symbol label. In 2000, it was bought by VF Corporation.[5][6]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Finz2012 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Our History".
  3. ^ "North Face Logo | Design, History and Evolution". famouslogos.net. Archived from the original on February 1, 2017. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
  4. ^ "THE NORTH FACE LOGO". 1000logos. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
  5. ^ "The North Face". YouTubers.me. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
  6. ^ "The North Face Trademarks". Gerben. August 13, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2023.