The North Face

The North Face, Inc.
Company typeSubsidiary
Industry
Founded1968; 56 years ago (1968) in San Francisco, California, US
Founders
Headquarters,
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]

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  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.