by Renae Virata
Just because you can shred it as well as (if not better than!) the boys can doesn’t mean you have to dress like ‘em! Ski season is just beginning for a number of spring breakers and deal seekers but still in time to take advantage of the sweet fashions on the slopes and sales galore. But every stylin’ snow bunny knows that you won’t look good unless you feel good, either. Here is what the experts had to say about meshing fashion and function for a productive, fun, and fashionable trip.
Jared Shope – President of CD Ski and Sports
FABRIC | The latest in fabrics for ski wear is “soft shell” – nearly every designer is using this. Gone are the bulky, ridged fabrics. Soft shell provides a four-way stretch, making it comfortable and warm. (Jared can share details on what each designer/manufacturer calls this fabric in their lines.)
COLOR | Hot on the slopes this year is a bit of ’80s re-done – bright colors are back, like brilliant orange and lime green. Color blocking is also in, but done in a more subtle way than it was in the ’80s.
ACCESSORIES | Accessories are falling in line with colors, mimicking some of the styles of 1980s with bright colors.
LAST WORDS | If you want to get a jump on fashionistas, next year’s hot color will be purple.
Caitlin Gambee –
ACCESSORIES | (???) Every snow bunny should definitely have cute accessories so even when they fall they will look good!
APRES SKI | I also stress the importance of Apres Ski items such as good stylish boots that can easily transition from the harsh elements to looking good all day long as well as nice baselayers that can also be part of your aprs ski outfit.
Khombu www.khombu.com – Apres Ski boots to keep transition your day skiing look to night time fun look!
FUNCTION TRENDS | Heat Trap, Eco Fabrics
Gordini www.gordini.com – baselayers, gloves, faceprotection – trendy snowboarder and ski styles. Also using new heat trap technology!
Kombi www.kombisports.com – baselayers, gloves, and hats – they are using advanced eco fabrics which are really advanced at keeping you dry and warm. Cute styles designed by professional skiers and snowboarders.
STYLE TRENDS | Be bold and be scene. Bright colors and Eye catching designs!
LAST WORDS | Don’t make yourself choose between style or comfort – Pain is beauty? No way!
Shredding Betty
STYLE TRENDS | A better-looking profile. Dontcha just hate those helmets that make you look like a Goomba in those Mario games? New styles feature a shape that give you a more ergonomic profile by fitting around your head as opposed to on it. (Bern Muse Helmet – http://shop.shreddingbetty.com/bern-muse-helmet—matte-grey-p45.aspx)
ONLINE RESOURCES
Aspen Fashion Week | Hit the slopes, shop the latest, and get a head start on the next big thing in ski resort fashion in Aspen March 14 to 19. Celebrities like Heidi Klum, , pro skier Nick DeVore, and Olympic gold medal winner Lasse Kjus will kick off the annual event with on-mountain activities that will help show off their lines of ski and snowboard apparel. Apres ski (that’s after skiing, for all you newbie’s!) fashion shows and presentations will feature designs from Marmot, Kjus, Victorinox, and more. AFW has partnered with FEED as the official charitable partner.
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