ORIGINAL The North Face Polar Air RDS Down Jacket (Black - Size M)

he original brand-new retail price for The North Face Polar Air RDS Down Jacket (Model NJ1DQ68A) is 459,000 South Korean Won (KRW). When converted directly to local currency, the brand-new value translates to approximately ₱19,000 to ₱20,000 PHP. Because this specific jacket belongs to the exclusive The North Face White Label region-locked line, it was never sold directly in physical retail stores inside the Philippines. To buy it brand new locally, collectors rely on premium import platforms and sneaker/streetwear deadstock marketplaces where new pairs list between ₱20,500 and ₱24,000 PHP depending on size availability and shipping fees or much higher retail price. *************************************************************** *************************************************************** The North Face Polar Air Down Jacket (or similar Eco Air/Polar Air series featuring multi-pocket utility design and the "NEVER STOP EXPLORING" chest label). 🛡️ Authenticity Check: Authentic Several key details confirm this is a real product: The Hologram Tag: displays a genuine, high-quality metallic iridescent security hologram tag stitched into the inner seam. Counterfeits rarely replicate the exact crispness and shifting colors of the authentic TNF hologram. White Tracking Tags: The font, layout, and language (Korean) match authentic regional distributions perfectly. The label shows it was distributed by (주)영원아웃도어 (Youngone Outdoor Corporation), the official long-time licensee for The North Face in South Korea. Hardware & Stitching: The central zippers use premium YKK VISLON components with custom branded woven zipper pulls. The embroidery on the shoulder logo is tightly knit with clean spacing and no overlapping connector threads between letters. The "Eco Collection" Jeju Island Label: This specialized inner patch features REGEN JEJU and SamDaSoo. This is part of a highly publicized, legitimate eco-friendly partnership where The North Face Korea upcycled recycled PET plastic bottles collected from Jeju Island into polyester textiles. 📅 Date Issued: Around 2021 – 2022 The partnership between The North Face Korea, Jeju Province, and Jeju Samdasoo (the mineral water brand) to create the "Regen Jeju" apparel collection officially kicked off in early 2021. The production run for jackets utilizing this specific lining material and styling tag peaked during the Fall/Winter 2021 and 2022 seasons.