Introducing our collaboration with Milan’s iconic photojournal Perimetro, featuring the F/W 2024 North Tech collection. Join us for a deep dive into the lives of six inspiring Milanese driven by creativity, adventure and a love of water. We discover how, just like the collection, they’ve been shaped by the ocean.
BORN FROM THE OCEAN. ENGINEERED FOR THE CITY.
NORTH TECH COLLECTION
THE LINE-UP
MEET OUR AMBASSADORS
EPISODE 1
LUCA MERLI, DIRECTOR
Luca Merli is a director, producer, photographer, and founder of Milan’s Skate & Surf Film Festival who’s turned his passion for watersports into an influential global platform.
TECH SAILOR JACKET
Adventure-ready design meets sleek city style. The Tech Sailor Jacket is crafted in waterproof and wind-resistant recycled polyester for ultimate protection from the elements with a lighter footprint.
Adventure-ready design meets sleek city style. The Tech Sailor Jacket is crafted in waterproof and wind-resistant recycled polyester for ultimate protection from the elements with a lighter footprint.
EPISODE 2
ILARIA CHIAVACCI, JOURNALIST
Journalist, podcaster and sustainability campaigner, Ilaria Chiavacci, lives between Milan and Liguria. Her passion for surfing and the ocean has been a driving force in her life and career.
TANIA TRENCH
A city wardrobe staple with the North Sails edge. Featuring light padding for cooler months and a long, sophisticated, yet sporty silhouette. Designed in Ocean Positive recycled polyester.
A city wardrobe staple with the North Sails edge. Featuring light padding for cooler months and a long, sophisticated, yet sporty silhouette. Designed in Ocean Positive recycled polyester.
SHOP TANIA TRENCH
EPISODE 3
MAURIZIO MARASSI, COMPETITIVE WAKEBOARDER
Maurizio Marassi is a photographer and cable wakeboard champion, having won three European gold medals and six World silvers.
SPREAD COLLAR SHIRT
Bringing coastal cool to the streets of the city. Meet the Spread Collar Tech Shirt in classic nautical navy, with light padding for extra protection from the elements. Made in recycled nylon for a lighter footprint.
Bringing coastal cool to the streets of the city. Meet the Spread Collar Tech Shirt in classic nautical navy, with light padding for extra protection from the elements. Made in recycled nylon for a lighter footprint.
SHOP SPREAD COLLAR SHIRT
EPISODE 4
ALBERTO NESPOLI, ARCHITECT
Alberto Nespoli is a celebrated Milanese architect and passionate sailor. As the founder of EligoStudio, he combines innovative design and a love for the ocean in his architectural works.
NORTH TECH TRENCH
A perfect fusion of function and form. The North Tech Trench features three-layer gabardine with a wool-touch finish - waterproof, windproof and breathable. Plus, storm welt pockets to protect your valuables while you're moving through the city.
A perfect fusion of function and form. The North Tech Trench features three-layer gabardine with a wool-touch finish - waterproof, windproof and breathable. Plus, storm welt pockets to protect your valuables while you're moving through the city.
EPISODE 5
IRENE SADERINI, SPORT JOURNALIST
Irene Saderini is a journalist, sailor, filmmaker and sustainability campaigner living in Milan. Her thirst for adventure and passion for the outdoors has taken her from international sailing championships to desert rallies and everywhere in between.
REVERSIBLE SAILOR
A new icon evolution inspired by North Sails’ spinnakers and designed for busy city life. Built from technical eco fabrics like REPREVE®, made from recycled plastic bottles, and Sorona®, a revolutionary bio-based high-performance polymer.
A new icon evolution inspired by North Sails’ spinnakers and designed for busy city life. Built from technical eco fabrics like REPREVE®, made from recycled plastic bottles, and Sorona®, a revolutionary bio-based high-performance polymer.
SHOP REVERSIBLE SAILOR
EPISODE 6
MARCO VINANTE, PRO FREESTYLE WINDSURFER
Marco Vinante is a freestyle windsurfer. Self-proclaimed windsurfing addict, he’s constantly seeking out the most extreme conditions to train in, guided by the elements and driven by the love of his sport.
GAMMA PUFFER
Ready to take on the elements in the city or at sea. The Gamma Puffer features 3-layer gabardine with a wool-touch finish and recycled ultralight insulation to offer high-performing water resistance and windproofing. With a removable hood and three weatherproof pockets.
Ready to take on the elements in the city or at sea. The Gamma Puffer features 3-layer gabardine with a wool-touch finish and recycled ultralight insulation to offer high-performing water resistance and windproofing. With a removable hood and three weatherproof pockets.
