Back for round four, The North Face and Jun Takahashi’s UNDERCOVER return with another slice of considered chaos, better known as SOUKUU. A name that now carries weight in the world of trail meets techwear, this SS25 drop is more than just performance, it’s pretty poetry in motion, wrapped in Gore-Tex and zipped off at the knee.
SOUKUU isn’t just about getting from A to B. It’s about tuning into the in-between—the rhythm of your stride, the crunch of gravel, the hush of wind slicing through the trees. It’s trail gear built not to battle the elements, but to move with them. It’s basically getting yourself into a state of zen but with a zip pocket.
This latest evolution moves even deeper into that idea, marrying the meditative with the militant. Waterproofs in all the right weights, storage that doesn’t scream but turns up when you need it, and the kind of silhouette that nods to the city while still feeling at home halfway up a hill.
Function isn’t an afterthought, it’s stitched into every seam. Zip-offs for mood swings in the weather, high-performance fabric tech that keeps you dry without turning you into a walking sauna, and VECTIV™ underfoot wizardry that turns effort into elevation. And in true Takahashi style, it looks cool enough for post-hike pints without missing a beat.
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