RARE VINTAGE MILLET NORDIC TEAM DOWN PARKA – 1970s/1980s

Exceptional vintage MILLET down expedition jacket featuring the highly distinctive “MILLET NORDIC TEAM” polar bear embroidered patch.

A very unusual piece of vintage French alpine/outdoor clothing, with a deep blue nylon shell, contrasting red interior lining, substantial down insulation, attached hood, multiple zippered pockets, snap/zip front closure, and the classic vintage MILLET logo on the sleeve.

The Nordic Team polar bear patch gives this jacket a particularly rare expedition/Arctic character and makes it an excellent piece for collectors of vintage MILLET, French mountaineering equipment, ski clothing, expedition wear, and early outdoor/gorpcore fashion.

CONDITION

Vintage pre-owned condition with signs of age and wear.

Please examine all photographs carefully. The fabric has natural wrinkling consistent with age and storage.

The unusual vintage design and MILLET NORDIC TEAM polar bear patch are the highlights of this garment.

APPROXIMATE ERA

Appears to date from the 1970s–1980s, based on the construction, materials, detailing and vintage MILLET branding. Exact production year is unknown, so please consider the photographs and details part of the description.

MEASUREMENTS

Please compare measurements with a jacket that fits you well, as vintage sizing can differ significantly from modern sizing.

Pit to pit: 22”

Length: 26”

Please review all photos and ask any questions before purchasing.

A genuinely rare and characterful vintage MILLET Nordic Team expedition down jacket with an outstanding polar-bear patch and unmistakable vintage alpine aesthetic.