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    Women's 1996 Retro Nuptse Vest

    $440.00
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    Details and Features

    Inspired by our iconic 1996 Nuptse Down Jacket, this is a gilet that never goes out of style. Incredibly warm and packing plenty of retro punch, it's the ultimate choice for cool days around town. Pack it into the right pocket for easy carrying when you no longer need it.
    • Relaxed fit
    • Boxy silhouette
    • Inspired by the iconic design lines of our 1996 Nuptse Vest
    • Original shiny ripstop fabric for durability
    • Oversize baffles
    • 700 fill down certified to the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) by Control Union
    • Stowable hood packs into collar
    • Exposed, VISLON® center front zip
    • Secure-zip hand pockets
    • Stows in right hand pocket
    • Bungee cinch at hem
    • Embroidered logo on left chest and back-right shoulder
    • Now has the oversize logo of the original '96 jacket
    • Durable water-repellent (DWR) finish

    Product Specifications

    style
    Insulated Jackets
    collection
    Nuptse
    activity
    Lifestyle
    technology
    Recycled Down
    activities
    Lifestyle
    gender
    Women
    material
    body: 40D 57 g/m² 100% recycled nylon ripstop with non-PFC durable water-repellent (non-PFC DWR) finish / overlay and lining: 50D 69 g/m² 100% recycled nylon taffeta with non-PFC DWR finish / insulation: 700 fill recycled waterfowl down
    average weight
    415 g (14.6 oz)
    centre back length
    23.75"

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    Size Chart

    Tops & Jackets

    Sizes shown are US sizes and dimensions are in centimetres.

    US (on label) XS S M L XL 2XL
    Chest 79-81 84-89 91-94 99-102 107-112 117-119
    Waist 61-64 66-71 74-76 81-84 89-94 99-102
    Hip 81-86 89-91 94-99 102-109 109-119 119-127
    Sleeve Length 80 81 83 87 89 91

    How to Measure

    1. Neck

    Measure the neck circumference where a standard button type collar might be fastened.

    2. Chest

    Measure the chest circumference at the fullest point keeping the tape horizontal around the body.

    3. Waist

    Measure the waist circumference at the smallest part of the waist, often at or above the belly button, keeping the tape horizontal around the body.

    4. Hip

    Measure the hip circumference at the fullest part of the seat, keeping the tape horizontal around the body.

    5. Sleeve length

    Measure the distance from the prominent bone at center back neck, across the shoulder, over the bent elbow to the center of the wrist bone.

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