Kim Kardashian clearly doesn't understand the concept of "hibernation." Just as we're recovering from her recent collaboration with Nike and barely stopping to refresh her holiday store page, SKIMS is back at it again—this time with another round of viral collaboration with The North Face - SKIMS x The North Face. Get ready, because this year's winter wardrobe is about to get a serious, almost futuristic upgrade, and this time it even includes your little ones.
If you remember the first round of this fashion earthquake, you know that it was all about classic SKIMS colors—those beiges, earthy tones, and neutrals that have become synonymous with Kim Kardashian's empire. But this time? This time, Kim is turning the tables and sending us straight into the heart of the winter storm with SKIMS x The North Face. Forget warm, sandy hues; the second collection leans toward a cool, almost industrial aesthetic.
We’re talking about colors that sound like the names of new superheroes or at least very expensive cocktails: “Bone,” “Gunmetal,” and “Onyx.” It’s a palette that screams “cool girl” on the ski slopes of Aspen, even if you’re really just walking around snowy Ljubljana looking for the nearest mulled gin. The move to these “icy” tones is a smart move that sets the collection apart from the previous one and gives it a more edgy, urban feel that still feels incredibly luxurious.
When technology meets curves (and Kim K.)
The essence of this collaboration remains the same, but the formula has been refined: combining The North Face’s unbeatable technical sophistication with SKIMS’ design language that celebrates the female body. Let’s face it – down jackets are warm but rarely flattering on the figure. Kim solved this problem in the first round, and now she’s just building on it.
The new collection offers outerwear that won't turn you into a shapeless mass, but will accentuate your waist and silhouette while protecting you from the elements. We're talking about "contouring" base layers that act like a second skin, and separates that you can layer to your heart's content. In a press release, Kim emphasized, "With every detail, from the fabrics to the silhouettes, we wanted to combine functionality with the smooth, modern aesthetic that defines SKIMS." And if anyone knows how to combine the impossible (like high heels and a tracksuit), it's her.
Family Matter: Deba with the Children's Collection
Perhaps the most endearing (and marketingly brilliant) new addition this season is the introduction of children's clothing. As Kim herself is the mother of four children, who are probably better dressed than most of the adult population, this step was inevitable.
“Family is such a big part of my life, so I’m especially excited to be introducing children’s clothing this season,” says Kim. What does this mean for us mere mortals? It means, so you can now create those perfect, color-coordinated “mini-me” moments for Instagram where you and your little one are dressed in matching “Gunmetal” outfits. Let’s face it, The North Face x SKIMS kids’ down jacket is probably the “coolest” thing your little one will ever wear—even if they outgrow it in three months. But fashion knows no logic, only style.
Campaign on top of the world: SKIMS x The North Face
Of course, a collection like this demands a breathtaking visual image. Instead of a sterile studio, they went to the slopes of the Chilean mountains. The campaign, captured by Laura Obermeyer and Jackie Nickerson, doesn't just sell clothes; it sells dreams. The images show the models (and probably Kim, who never misses a chance to pose) dominating the snowy landscape.
The atmosphere is a cross between a James Bond movie and a 2000s music video, only with better technology and more expensive materials. This isn't the kind of outfit you'd wear to lounge around in your backyard; this is the kind you'd wear to an après-ski party, where champagne is drunk straight from the bottle while a DJ plays in the background.
When to set the alarm?
If history has taught us anything, it's that this collection will sell out faster than you can say “Kardashian.” The first collection caused a virtual stampede, and there's no reason this time should be any different.
The date you need to mark on your calendar (or set three reminders on it) is December 9th. Collection SKIMS x The North Face will be available on the official SKIMS and The North Face websites and in select stores. If you want to capture your own piece of “Gunmetal” history or just want your child to enter kindergarten as a style icon, get ready. Cards in hand, finger on the mouse and good luck. In the world of Kim Kardashian, only the fastest wins.
While you're waiting in the virtual queue, don't miss out on Marine Serre's adorable holiday campaign. But let's be real - we all know which down jacket you'll actually be hunting for this year.
