ON THE MOUNTAIN STYLE FOR EVERYDAY WEAR: 2012/2013 Winter Performance Apparel
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
Alp-N-Rock---new to us---and fabulous slim fitting knits---with fun logos and insignias woven in...front and back
NEVE Designs---we did a major review for our SIA coverage...nice to see how great the knits fit on humans.
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.
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!
Some looks from the KJUS booth....
PARAJUMPERS is actually rather large collection---
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
ARCTERYX from Canada---is now a massive outdoor brand---it was nice to see them here...
DESCENTE is making quite the comeback in the ski/snowboard world...
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.
KJUS
ROSSIGNOL and it's technically driven collaboration with French designer JC de Castelbajac...got a lot of approval----those ggrrrrr animal prints are FUN.
FUSLAP
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..
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).... |
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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 |
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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. |
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----
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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 |
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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.
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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....
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| Neve Designs is teaming up with FARIBAULT Woolen Mills Company out of Minnesota- for fab blankets!!!!! |
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.
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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 |
