ON THE MOUNTAIN STYLE FOR EVERYDAY WEAR: 2012/2013 Winter Performance Apparel
Featuring: TRANSPACK, ANDREW MARC, SKEA, BOGNER, ROSSIGNOL, DESCENTE, ALP-N-ROCK, NEVE DESIGNS, PARAJUMPERS, KJUS, FUSLAP, ARCTERYX
words/images Judith Ecochard
MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL, NYC
Snow Magazine brought some high altitude Aspen glamour to the city recently---with several companies displaying their snow friendly performance wear that doubles as fashion statement, as well as a few gear/equipment names...and resorts.
Transpack makes durable and smartly designed packs for this carrying skis/skates/snowboards...with multiple pockets including roomy interiors for helmets, straps and buckles available to haul it all around.
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reflective details |
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purple grape-new color-w/ reflective trim-patented Isosceles Storage System™ -side pockets for boots surround a large water resistant central compartment----TRV Pro, XT Pro, and Compact Pro sizes ($139.95-$119.95).... |
For Fall 2012---there are new color waves and patterns ---and a terrific trim feature-reflective stripes---so important given how early the sun sets during winter months---when even strolls in the unlit parking lots of mountain resorts-can be hazardous...with those departing après ski bars...maybe not so sharp.
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Ridge Tech lightweight slim profile... |
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zippered pocket opens to hold a helmet |
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love this-zipped pocket in the neoprene padded shoulder straps |
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inner zip pocket inside the outer pocket great for keys, and credit cards |
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durable water resistant tarpaulin bottom-airline tough |
Other details of the Ridge Tech--- double locking, self repairing nylon coil zippers, contoured adjustable comfort shoulder straps, internal mesh hydration sleeve, padded internal laptop sleeve---fleece mesh goggle pocket, key clip inside front pouch, zippered mesh water bottle pockets on side.
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fyi-we use ours for a transition bag doing triathlons!!!!! Nice touch-the padded backs here too, ---XTW The Classics-made of tough going 600 denier polyester----with the weight distributing patented Isosceles Storage System™ |
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top cinches... main compartment. |
WHAT ELSE-Ski luggage in roller bag design $199.95
The event had two fashion shows---one that was focused on the lifestyle pieces---another for the functional performance pieces that we felt were just as fashion-y and more non-fur options.
Urban friendly trends- and function over fashion when it comes to materials chosen (except for those really ridiculous furs pieces which we rarely ever seen worn in NYC anyway-and mostly by Euro tourists...mercifully)...
PLUS: silhouettes were often slim fitting-as regular street wear is---made of four way stretch materials=warmth without the bulk.
Bold colors dominated- over prints- and design influences from utilitarian/military---to motocross---never seem to go out of style.
Some selections we liked----
Andrew Marc---a lifestyle brand very familiar to fashion types---acclaimed for their leather jackets...
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washed shrunken lamb Sage jacket w/ Andrew Marc denim, Pistel Hat and neck warmer, Bootights |
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french rugged lamb Radar jacket-A.M. jeans |
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Novelty twill Tristen black coat, A.M. jeans |
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waterproof wool pea coat, A.M. jeams |
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Silver Trench with Hoodm A.M. jeans |
P.J.s (
Parajumpers)--hails from Italy---with warm outerwear inspired by the Alaska Parajumpers...but with a fashionable take on a lot of the technical features of those cool uniforms.
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Kodiak down jacket |
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Vail, shearling, Gianna Pistil Hat, Bootights |
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grizzly leather and nylon bomber-buckland cotton pique polo, mel grey |
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Long bear chenille silk blend velvet, Claudia fitted down vest underneath, Zdar boots, Bootights |
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Denali Down jacket-faux fur lined, M. Miller boots |
Alp-N-Rock---new to us---and fabulous slim fitting knits---with fun logos and insignias woven in...front and back
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Heli-Ski, double lined |
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Kitzbuhel-double lined |
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Alpine Mountain Club |
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one tribe non-reversible crew neck-with faux fur collar/hat by Helmet Band-Its |
NEVE Designs---we did a
major review for our SIA coverage...nice to see how great the knits fit on humans.
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Camilla Dress, Nordic shawl, Grace pom pom hat Courcheval print bag |
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Vintage cortina zip neck, Hildi Nordic knit bag |
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Kay-black and hot pink, Mia Snowflake weekender bag |
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Jackson-red and black |
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Vintage Chamonix zip neck, Liz arm warmers/pom pom hats, Hildi Nordic Knit bag |
KJUS- standouts of this technical and lifestyle label---we loved the quilting patterns of the down jackets.
Ladies Cosmopolitan Down jacket---sleeves are just shrugged up for the show.
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Men's Globe red/orange jacket |
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Prime down jacket-military olive |
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Chromaic Down Jacket -cyber yellow |
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Backflip Vest...Sam fleece tender shoots mid ayer |
BOGNER has been around for decades-we still have two vintage one piece ski outfits from the 80's that are too nice to wear...for snowboarding for sure!
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Nelia-Di black puffer-leather stretch Jeany-L |
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Left-Emma jacket |
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OTHER HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SHOW>>>>
KJUS--- |
Some looks from the KJUS booth....
PARAJUMPERS is actually rather large collection---
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from the Masterpiece Series - Gobi |
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Portland |
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great inner label |
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rugged zips-inner pockets |
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nice log patches |
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Special Edition-Grizzly |
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super warm |
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a lot of great details....High Fill Power Harraseeket iridescent micro reps fabric -water repellant |
SKEA...we love. Read our
SIA review...for more...truly high end fashion performance wear----you can really count on to keep you warm and dry.
The second runway fest---featured more technical pieces---that we assume are made from top of the line fabrics...like waterproof/breathable Gore-Tex Active and Dermizax, Primaloft insulation...etc.
BOGNER
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Mata-D jacket -w/Alenka Pants |
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Anela -D green embroidered jacket, Melina White pant |
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Dagur-D gold jacket Aros checkered pants |
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Neah-D with Mabe jeans skipants |
ARCTERYX from Canada---is now a massive outdoor brand---it was nice to see them here...
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Sring Ray pants, Phase SL base layer crew top |
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Sentinel Jacket and pant |
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Sidewinder jacket, Sabre full bib in blaze---- |
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Candy Apple Red coat |
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Keibo blue ray jacket, Sting Raypant |
DESCENTE is making quite the comeback in the ski/snowboard world...
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Madison Base Jacket |
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hare core-Prism Base Jacket, Hex Pant |
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Paris Base jacket, Selene Pant |
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Coaches Coat and All Terain Pant |
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Cirque Base Jacket, Glaze Pants-def do not wear with these boots |
SKEA----this CONTES Bubble jacket---and the unique fabric is amazing....for complete coverage of the collection---check out
our review from the SIA show in Denver.
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Reese Jacket, Sonja Vest, Cargo Pant |
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Cargo pant, Bobby Vest |
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nice bomber hat |
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Diana yellow jacket, Cargo bronze pant |
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Chloe Red jacket |
KJUS
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Charger jacket/pant |
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Helium Jacket, Revolution pant |
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Onyx down jacket, Onyx pant |
ROSSIGNOL and it's technically driven collaboration with French designer
JC de Castelbajac...got a lot of approval----those ggrrrrr animal prints are FUN.
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Mereva Down Jacket, Gaga pant |
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Olympe sweater, Genny pant |
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Caroline long coat |
FUSLAP
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Courchevel Jacket, Chamrousse pant |
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Morzine Jacket, Sameons Pant |
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Plagne overall, Morzine jacket |
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Rossignol-JC de Castelbajac |
Afterwards...we ran over to
Rossignol to check out their 1907 Collection---the vintage inspired lime of "ultimate winter alpine chic..." an homage to the line's 105 years old history.
ADDED PLUS =Techy features like 4 way stretch, 20k flex fabric (waterproof/breathable), and cozy warmth without the bulk of
Thinsulate Platinum Insulation and premium silver duck down..
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cute backpack |
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BB down jacket in the back---Jane light down jacket-front with Marilyn pant |
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Jane Light Down jacket |
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flattering-wind and water resistant stretch in this down jacket |