The North Face collaborates with New York illustrator Naomi Otsu

 The North Face has announced the latest collection celebrating and elevating women in the outdoors in collaboration with graphic designer and illustrator Naomi Otsu*.

The Naomi Otsu exclusive print incorporates the effervescence of the wilderness intertwined with some of The North Face’s most signature pieces such as the 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket, to empower individuals to discover what Mother Nature has to offer.  The printed range includes a jacket and trouser, shorts, an anorak, a backpack, hat and tote bag.

Naomi's work is inspired by the cultural crossroads in her life and her signature touch of vibrantly coloured and meticulous work. Plants and objects have been playfully and discretely personified, whilst the maximalist approach to design fills every space with meaningful detail. 

The Otsu collection is available on thenorthface.co.uk and in select The North Face stores.

*Naomi Otsu is a graphic designer and illustrator based in New York. Her work often features a colourful array of elements inspired by the cities and cultures she grew up in.

Born in New York and raised in Tokyo, Naomi returned to New York to attend Parsons School of Design and graduated in 2010 with a BFA.  Throughout the years she has honed her creativity and skills, eventually making it into a full-time career. Her work is mostly digital with the occasional painting and experimentation with mediums like clay and acrylic.