Who said sports can’t be fashionable? Designers around the world have mastered the art of high-fashion skiing, so you can look glam while on and off piste. From retro ski suits to leopard-print snow pants, these brands are sure to be showstoppers on the slopes.
The Amsterdam-based luxury skiwear brand excels at designing functional women’s skiwear that makes a fashion statement. Goldbergh’s collection ranges from retro and colourful to fierce and animal print to elegant and neutral. Designer Lieke van den Berg and entrepreneur Sandra Peet have brought fashion to the slopes, proving that luxury, fashion, and sports can intertwine. All of Goldbergh’s apparel uses high-performance materials with anti-odour technology and ensures that glamour doesn’t compromise warmth. In line with the brand’s commitment to ethics, all products are free of real fur. Goldbergh offers apparel for on and off the slopes, including one-piece ski suits, jackets, leggings, and a range of accessories.
Montreal-based luxury outerwear brand, Mackage blends high fashion and tailored pieces with functionality. Launched by Eran Elfass and later joined by Elisa Dahan, Mackage was named Outerwear Brand of the Year at the 2019 CAFA Awards. Mackage is recognised for its premium down, wool, responsible leathers, signature collars, 2-in-1 designs, and sustainable materials. The brand has even designed jackets made from 100% recycled down. Mackage designs statement pieces that are made to last.
Perfect Moment was founded in Chamonix by professional skier Thierry Donard. The brand is known for its retro-inspired looks and its North Star logo, representing the Northern Star, a guide for explorers. Its name is derived from the concept of a fashion-forward brand that focuses on “the perfect moment” of an athletic experience. Perfect Moment carries skiwear for women, kids, and men. Bold prints and hard-to-miss colours are typically seen in every collection, along with notes of retro designs. Past collections have reimagined denim and leather on the slopes.
Moncler Grenoble, a Moncler label focused on skiwear, is the brainchild of aesthetics, performance, and Alpine heritage. Moncler is a classic on the slopes known for its durable materials, including waterproof elements, Gore-Tex, four-way stretch fabric, and insulating down designed for harsh climates. Some pieces even have built-in avalanche reflectors. Moncler Grenoble’s gear is typically tested by professional skiers. The brand also designs luxury off-the-slopes pieces, such as knitwear and accessories.
Known for incorporating technical performance into haute couture, Fusalp embodies French chic on the slopes. Founded in Annecy, France, the company made its name by designing the first technical stirrup ski pants. The brand was founded by two tailors, Georges Ribola and René Veyrat, and it was during the 1966 World Ski Championships in Chile that they created the first competition ski suit. Fusalp is also known for its tailored ski suits and quilted jackets. Their designs are elegant and primarily neutral.
This luxury women-focused ski apparel brand was founded by a husband- and-wife duo in Idaho, USA. Most of Cordova’s pieces are form-fitting and fashion-forward. Leggings and sweaters are often displayed in matching sets, while one-pieces seamlessly blend differentiating top and bottom designs. The garments all consist of waterproof zippers and breathable insulation and often incorporate eco-friendly materials. Cordova is known for its sizing inclusivity and ethical, small-scale manufacturing.
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