TECHNICAL OUTERWEAR WITH CHIC URBAN STYLE
SIA/DENVER
words/images Judith Ecochard
From a tiny booth-with apparel that literally stopped us in our tracks--- years ago at a
NYC tradeshow---to an enormous space on the Denver Convention Center floor---
SKEA is a female led brand that clothes sophisticated customers---with apparel that wonderfully personifies the MO of lifestyle/active outerwear!
Highlights:
For après ski-urban sportswear --- knee length, stretch tech, waterproof insulated (Thinsulate) coats---
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| Black Stretch and bronze trim |
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| SUKI- Thinsulate Supreme (100 grams), 10,000 MVP/WP stretch tech-with contrast trim, zip chest and hand warmer pockets, removable hood with snap off trim, Textured element tough fabric is great. $558-$848 |
Options-for most styles include different trims (faux fur, fur---or none).
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| Machu sleeve design |
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| powder skirt, inner pocket |
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| Machu back design |
MACHU is a limited edition sporty insulated stretch tech parka (with matching pants "Pichu")...with very pretty Peruvian inspired bean stitch embroidery design on back, sleeve, and shoulder. $738-$878
With Thinsulate Flex insulation -10,000 WP/MVP, helmet compatible zip off hood, inner powder skirt, underarm zips for venting, welded seams, critical seams taped, inner cuffs with thumb holes---and inner pockets...made for on and off the slopes.
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| Machu in white-back |
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| Pichu Pant |
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| Pichu Pant-Peruvian bean stitch embroidery on right leg and back yoke, Thinsulate Flex insulation, waterproof/breathable, adjustable side waist belts, articulated knees, gripper elastic snow cuffs, critical seams taped |
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| Cargo style ski pants-10,000 MVP/WP, Thinsulate Flex FX 40, adjustable side waist belts, articulated knees, gripper elastic snow cuffs, critical seams taped... |
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| cute pockets |
Low slung ski pants-with modern fits are sleek/flattering, not baggy...yet stretch for ease of movement- and protect against the cold rain and snow.
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| Sleek-classic stretch tuxedo style ski pant-with matching or contrast side stripe...tight fit flatters but with performance features like Thinsulate Flex insulation, waterproof/breathable, adjustable side waist belts, articulated knees, gripper elastic snw cuffs, critical seams taped |
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| Stretch Cargo- |
Thinsulate Flex insulation, waterproof/breathable, adjustable side waist belts, articulated knees, gripper elastic snw cuffs, critical seams taped
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| REIN-back pocket mountain design stitching on pocket-jeans style ski pants |
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| DEUX Parka-Sporty Insulated stretch tech parka with bronze ripstop trim. Toasty warm with Thinsulate Supreme, 10,000 MVP/WP stretch tech, helmet compatible, SKE blazer patch, inner powder skirt...snap off hood trim. |
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| CONTE Jacket $558-insulated stretch tech parka-features Thinsulate Flex, 10,000 WP/MVP stretch tech, modern black waterproof exposed zippers, welded seams, critical seams taped, SKEA blazer patch, helmet compatible zip-off hood, inner powder skirt, underarm zips for ventig, inner pockets, cuffs with thumb holes, flattering princess seams-pictured in a pretty purple Royal color |
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| high collar snaps up for extra protection |
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| ANGIE |
One of our top picks-of the entire show-SKEA's equestrian utilitarian style ANGIE - parka $548-in several colors-with different trim options. High tech fashion will keep wearers warm with Thinsulate Supreme, 10,000 MVP/WP, snap and zip front military zip front, cargo and zip pockets, contrast ripstop trim, SKEA blazer patch---very elegant.
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| Contrast back detail-ANGIE |
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| Concert-insulated trench $548 |
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| Insulated Trench-CONCERT fingertip length city trench with flattering fit, zip front with large hidden snaps on asymmetrical front placket, fold back sleeve cuffs, shirttail he, |
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| zip front with large hidden snaps on asymmetrical front placket |
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| nice interior lining |
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| REESE-with contrast lining, inner powder skirt, underarm vent zips, bottom draw-cord, snap off collar, bronze ripstop trim plenty of pockets-$418 |
The Down Sport collection, as the name implies, is insulated with prime goose downing a DWR Teflon finish nylon microfiber shell. Warmth without the bulk---in many terrific colors.
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| helmet compatible hood, bold contrast zippers |
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| mountain jacquard ribbon detail on snow flap |
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| warm- with 100% prime goose down insulation |
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| CHLOE-with removable trim $482-$698 |
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| ski pass arm pocket with SKEA blazer patch |
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| Chloe-seveal color options |
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| Chloe-metllics including bronze and silver |
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| more------colors are great---and even bright tones are keepers, not one season sensations |
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| COCO-long 100% prime down coat with puffy collar $658 |
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| warmth without the bulk-to wear alone or layered-DIANA sport down lightweight with mountain peak quilting, 2 zip pockets and zip front with stand up collar=multi-sport perfect $358 |
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| great lining |
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| JOANNA (L) and SONJA (R)-super lightweight, packable-100% prime goose down insulation with mountain jacquard ribbon detail, packs into pocket pillow-$284-$299 |
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| pocket pillows are jackets/vests when snapped out |
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| BOBBI-sport down lightweight vest-with contrast lining...100% prime goose down insulation, center front and pocket zips, exclusive mountain quilt quilting-wear alone or layer $318 |
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| ZOE sport mid weight jacket with Thinsulate Supreme insulation, exclusive SKEA mountain jacquard ribbon detai, zip front pockets, princess lines with diamond quilting pattern. $218 |
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| COCO-long down coat with 100% prime goose down insulation lined with fire nylon microfiber, chevron quilt lines, side gusset zips, cuff gusset zips $658 |
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| hood rolls down into shirred collar |
The City Tech collection has three different fabrics used throughout the outerwear separates -jackets/coats:
...a wool made of 60% recycled wool (and polyester, viscose...) a water resistant wool or velvet with DWR coating (3000WP/3000 MVP)
...Velvet-a very glamourous take made of cotton/tencel with DWR treatment (2000WPW/2000MVP)
...Lambskin leather that is machine wash in cold water/gentle cycle/hang dry (wow).
TOUR JACKET-with removable inner liner---water resistant wool with removable Tahitian pearl quilt liner---warm with Thinsulate Supreme insulation in snap out liner -that can be worn alone too.
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| peak at liner---can be worn alone-it's long sleeve too |
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| back details |
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| SKEA blazer patch on left sleeve |
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| faux suede trim |
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| FJORD JACKET-City tech down parka-water resistant wool with Tahitian Pearl trim, jacquard lining, insulation of 100% prime goose down, high back collar, optional fur trims-collar snaps off, Black or Grey-pictured below. |
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| nice patterned lining too |
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| IDA COAT-modern trench style...water resistant wool with Tahitian Pearl trim, Jacquard lining, fingertip length city trench, CF zip with asymmetric flap, large hidden snaps down front, blazer patch on left sleeve and fold back sleeves |
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| large hidden snaps down front- |
ASH VEST ($258)-black wool/Tahitian pearl lining or grey wool/Tahitian pearl lining---City Tech vest with snap closure insulated with 100% prime goose down, blazer patch on bottom left front
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| snap off trim collar |
OSLO Jacket ($568-$748) is pure luxury-water resistant velvet with antique gold jacquard lining with 100% prime goose down insulation. High back collar.
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| Blazer patch on left sleeve |
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| STAGE-velvet modern trench water resistant-with antique gold jacquard lining. Warm with Thinsulate Supreme insulation $598-$758 |
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| antique gold jacquard lining |
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| STAGE-fingertip length, large snaps down front, fold up sleeves, snap off trim on hood |
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| TORIL VEST-water resistant velvet shell with antique gold jacquard lining -insulated with 100% prime goose down, simple snap closure, blazer patch on bottom left $299 |
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| pocket detail -classic aviator style-on the ISABELLA/DAKIN |
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| ISABELLA $1298-$1498-down filled leather coat insulated with 100% prime goose down -with removable collar, -men's version too |
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| men's version-DAKIN $1298 |
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| GLORY-cinched waist, snap off trim |
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| GLORY-A SKEA Hooded CLASSIC!!!-Amaretta Faux microfiber suede with Thinsulate Supreme insulation. $698-$988 |
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| hood stays up rolls down as a huh collar |
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| we like the long zipped sleeves |
Velboa Hoodie-zip front, pouch pocket, satin lined hoodie-super soft faux fur...in cream velboa or rabbit velboa...
PEBBLES faux fur vests---hood closure, satin lining-easy layer piece to wear loose or belted...
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| turtleneck sweater -body mapping contrast knit made of 100% merino wool-natural performance -and super soft |
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| Merino Wool-zip sweater, mock neck, leather strap detail around neck |
Kids styles too---unisex JAMIE JACKET ($258) for boys and girls insulated with Thinsulate parka, with helmet compatible hood.
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| Jesse Pant ($158) for boys/girls-cargo style ski pant critical taped seams, adjustable side waist belts |
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| back pockets, gripper elastic snow cuffs |
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| color/print assortment for Jesse Pant |
MEN's get some SKEA-'simple' versions- with a few select jackets-the Dakin leather down jacket-pictured prior...
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| GCB-sporty stretch tech parka with contrast trim and zippers-warm with Thinsulate Flex, 10,000WP/MVP...waterproof exposed zippers, critical seams taped, helmet compatible zipp off hood, inner powder skirt, and underarm zips, Clean modern style |
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| CAVAN waterproof breathable |
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| JOE PANT-cargo ski pant, Thinsulate Flex FX 40 grams insulation |
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| adjsutable waist tabs, articulated knees, gripper elastic snow cuffs, hip pockets, |
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| CAVAN waterproof, breathable, critical seams taped, Thinsulate insulated-removable helmet compatible hood, pocket inner-and out |
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| ACCESSORIES-hats, trapper hats |
This jacket was made with an amazing fabric---is so limited edition-it isn't even in the Lookbook....
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| powder skirt, inner pockets |
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| thumbholes on inner cuffs |
One of our top picks-of the entire show-SKEA's equestrian utilitarian style ANGIE - parka $548-in several colors-with different trim options. High tech fashion will keep wearers warm with Thinsulate Supreme, 10,000 MVP/WP, snap and zip front military zip front, cargo and zip pockets, contrast ripstop trim, SKEA blazer patch---very elegant.
OSLO Jacket ($568-$748) is pure luxury-water resistant velvet with antique gold jacquard lining with 100% prime goose down insulation. High back collar.
PEBBLES faux fur vests---hood closure, satin lining-easy layer piece to wear loose or belted...
This jacket was made with an amazing fabric---is so limited edition-it isn't even in the Lookbook....
