Luxe, utilitarian and Navajo are three key trends that transition from the high street and catwalk to the slopes this season. Lush faux-fur trims, cozy argyle knits and edgy camouflage and tartan jackets all lend a much wanted flair to sportswear.
Moncler Grenoble’s ambitious A/W 2013 outerwear line boasts high-performance and style by using a patchwork of textured fabrics and using metallic forest hues that evoke the evergreens.
On the catwalks of Paris, Moncler’s Gamme Rouge line featured patchworked real pelts and photoprint furs in substantial parkas, accessorised with hoods and mitts. Meanwhile Chanel’s aluminium parabolic rosewood skis with its signature monogram are the height of sports luxe.
The puffer jacket continues as an enduring trend that looks sensational in winter white. This season styles are slimmed down so that they are less bulky to look at as well as to wear.
So whether you’re planning to jet off to luxury hotel The Rees in Queenstown, an Austrian chalet, or escaping to the wood-fired cabins of Lake Tahoe in Nevada, we’ve found the perfect aprés ski outfits for any alpine adventure.
Street and snow style collide on the slopes this season as stylists mix technical sportswear with fashion gear.
Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses, $370
Louis Vuitton hat, POA
BLACK RUN: Sleeveless vests like this goat’s skin jacket are great if you’re flat-chested as they add bulk to your upper half. Remember to keep the silhouette on the bottom half slim if wearing such a vest, and avoid if you’re busty. Mulberry sleeveless goat’s skin jacket; Just Cavalli polo neck top; Killy ski pants; Killy mittens; and Chanel skis.
EMU Australia gloves, $149.95.
Louis Vuitton boots, from $2379;
HIGHLANDER: A sleeveless tartan vest worn over a black and white pullover juxtaposed with sporty, striped leggings is an unlikely combination but it works. The key to this look is mixing patterns and textures.Aigle sleeveless woollen padded jacket; Joseph woollen pullover; Marni lycra trousers; Christian Louboutin boots; Parasite mask; Sigg bottle; and Cos leather backpack
Australia “Inverloch” skivvy, $119.95 & Sabatini fur vest, $485
A waistcoat is key to pulling off style on the slopes this season. Mix things up with an argyle vest worn over racy stripes using retro red as a base colour. Transition from the slopes to après ski by swapping ski boots for a pair of shaggy snow boots.
Eric Bompard wool and cashmere waistcoat; Tommy Hilfiger wool and cashmere pullover; Fusalp ski pants; and Prabal Gurung for Marc Le Bihan sunglasses.
Marcs textured pointelle stripe boat knit, $17
SNOW PATROL: Military style is given a fresh edge. A faux-fur trimmed collar adds the final flourish and luxury element to the look as well as having a practical function.Dsquared2 parka; Lacoste cashmere top and leggings; Longchamp mask; Christian Louboutin boots; and Volant skis.
