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Wool is a naturally performing fiber ---that's sustainably sourced and nowadays, often blended with synthetic techy strands ---for the ultimate in insulating breathable warmth, temperature regulation, anti-odor, shape retaining and non-static/fire retardant blessed-fashioned into stylishly wearable, easy care separates.
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| Inger Bjørnbakken won the 1958 World Championship Slalom contest skiing in a Dale of Norway sweater. Fast forward a bunch of decades, and the classic Alpina sweater -in 3 ply Norwegian yarn is offered in women's/men's $299 |
Heritage labels are in vogue…for good reason. There's a lot of 'authentic' design elements-that appeal to today's consumers-especially with brands that refresh their archival winners into modern day durable items.
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| Eventyr |
DALE OF NORWAY -born in 1879…is still made where it all started…just outside Bergan, Norway.
For its upcoming 2014/15 collection, classic ski looks from the the mid 20th century get reintroduced for today's outdoors bound.
RESULTS: Patterns of tradition updated with modern flair- functional knitwear-produced from 100% Norwegian wool ---plus the workhorse performance merino wool-'left alone'-or weatherized via proprietary know-how---including innovative yarns such as technical knitshell™ weatherproof -water repellent wool-laminated to Polarwind membranes for efficient moisture management-windproof/breathable properties, and comfort wool stretch.
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| Fløyen Jacket Reworked |
DALE OF NORWAY---offers five collections---Tradisjon (traditional -unisex), Eventyr (feminine classics), Reworked (retro knits updated-longer/slimmer silhouettes), Sport (knitshell™ 3 layer laminated garments), and Outdoor (burly thicker knits for outdoors).
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| color ranges pure basics…navy, white, black, cream, grays…sweaters/long cardys, coats, jackets/vests |
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| Jeger Vest -Outdoor soft warm with snap outer pockets |
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| Nørefuell Jacket-waterproof Sport |
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New label Voormi takes on a crowded space of the apparel market-basics and mid-layers, by offering uniquely sourced and made in the USA…top tiered separates that are sleekly designed---like the kind of insulation fashionistas would want to wear.
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| colors…available F/W collection 2014... |
Founded in Colorado by guys from different professions---Voormi developed essentials starting with carefully sourced and sorted merino wool-nature's performance fabric-impressively acquired form Rocky Mountain dwelling sheep...
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| The Thermal II Top with Dual Surface™ Precision Blended Wool-fine micron wool Rocky Mountain Highcountry Merino™ on the outside…super thin layer of high performance wicking yarns on inside... |
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| moisture wicking and super soft |
The resulting knit/woven fibers= supercharged Rocky Mountain Highcountry Merino™wool is then blended with synthetics into woven wool fabrics - Dual Surface™ (base layers -two thicknesses), and Surface Hardened™ mid-layer fabrics.
FYI: Set to deliver in limited numbers.
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| Minimalist aesthetic in the design of this 3Layer jacket-clean cut like military or Italian attire- AN/FO Jacket 4 way stretch woven wool laminate-DWR treatment +waterproof membrane-made from Surface Hardened™ Technical Wool---with matching pant |
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| interior pockets-zipped+mesh |
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| Drift Jacket High-E Series made from DWR rested Surface Hardened™ Thermal Wool mid layer |
WHAT ELSE:
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Julia Ford USA Alpine Olympian 2014 lends a hand (+poles) to Winter Trails…a 501 c(3) that encourages cross country skiing and snow-shoeing-calorie burning activities - easy to learn…anywhere there is snow on the ground. AND January 10, 2015 -Free Snowshoeing and Cross Country Skiing with equipment and instruction provided -nationwide at nearly 100 venues. WINTERTRAILS.org
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