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.
reflective details
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.
Ridge Tech lightweight slim profile...
zippered pocket opens to hold a helmet
love this-zipped pocket in the neoprene padded shoulder straps
inner zip pocket inside the outer pocket great for keys, and credit cards
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.
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™
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...
washed shrunken lamb Sage jacket w/ Andrew Marc denim, Pistel Hat and neck warmer, Bootights
french rugged lamb Radar jacket-A.M. jeans
Novelty twill Tristen black coat, A.M. jeans
waterproof wool pea coat, A.M. jeams
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.
Kodiak down jacket
Vail, shearling, Gianna Pistil Hat, Bootights
grizzly leather and nylon bomber-buckland cotton pique polo, mel grey
Long bear chenille silk blend velvet, Claudia fitted down vest underneath, Zdar boots, Bootights
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
Heli-Ski, double lined
Kitzbuhel-double lined
Alpine Mountain Club
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.
Camilla Dress, Nordic shawl, Grace pom pom hat Courcheval print bag
Vintage cortina zip neck, Hildi Nordic knit bag
Kay-black and hot pink, Mia Snowflake weekender bag
Jackson-red and black
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.
Men's Globe red/orange jacket
Prime down jacket-military olive
Chromaic Down Jacket -cyber yellow
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!
Nelia-Di black puffer-leather stretch Jeany-L
Left-Emma jacket
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SHOW>>>>
KJUS---
Some looks from the KJUS booth....
Neve Designs is teaming up with FARIBAULT Woolen Mills Company out of Minnesota- for fab blankets!!!!!
PARAJUMPERS is actually rather large collection---
from the Masterpiece Series - Gobi
Portland
great inner label
rugged zips-inner pockets
nice log patches
Special Edition-Grizzly
super warm
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
Mata-D jacket -w/Alenka Pants
Anela -D green embroidered jacket, Melina White pant
Dagur-D gold jacket Aros checkered pants
Neah-D with Mabe jeans skipants
ARCTERYX from Canada---is now a massive outdoor brand---it was nice to see them here...
Sring Ray pants, Phase SL base layer crew top
Sentinel Jacket and pant
Sidewinder jacket, Sabre full bib in blaze----
Candy Apple Red coat
Keibo blue ray jacket, Sting Raypant
DESCENTE is making quite the comeback in the ski/snowboard world...
Madison Base Jacket
hare core-Prism Base Jacket, Hex Pant
Paris Base jacket, Selene Pant
Coaches Coat and All Terain Pant
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.
Reese Jacket, Sonja Vest, Cargo Pant
Cargo pant, Bobby Vest
nice bomber hat
Diana yellow jacket, Cargo bronze pant
Chloe Red jacket
KJUS
Charger jacket/pant
Helium Jacket, Revolution pant
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.
Mereva Down Jacket, Gaga pant
Olympe sweater, Genny pant
Caroline long coat
FUSLAP
Courchevel Jacket, Chamrousse pant
Morzine Jacket, Sameons Pant
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