MODA / FASHION 68 | Moda » Fashion BOT H ON AND OF F P I ST E Ski-chic is fashion themeNo.1 thiswinter Whether you’re genuinely sporty or just love escaping to the mountains during the snowy season, designers’ efforts will ensure you look great When it comes to winter trends, this time around there’s been an interesting paradigm shift that no one expected: following several seasons during which ski attire was presented in its simplified, more sophisticated variant, and the desired “après-ski” look was defined as retro luxury with subtle sporty details - the kind of audacity and colour coding we haven’t seen since the ‘90s are back in fashion. If you’re only now selecting your style arsenal for this winter holiday season, concede to this design vision that has already come to life – apart from on the catwalks and in the editorials of prestigious fashion magazines – in the window displays of more accessible high-street brands. Precisely one such campaign is that of Spain’s Zara, where these kinds of pieces are presented in layered styling that’s equally apt in the city – provided we discard all those ski accessories, of course.With this inmind, let’s summarise howone can achieve the ultimate après-ski styling in just three steps. For starters, a stylish ski sweater will be a proper style ally bothwhen it comes tomornings on the slopes and afternoons of mulled wine by the fireplace. Save space by packing a sweater that will look great wherever you find yourself. No après-ski option can be complete without one of these, and it will look great when layered under ski pants. No matter which ski resort you’re visiting, your comfortable and decorative knitwear will draw compliments. The second step is to select the lower part. Versace surprised all of us when it added “ski” leggings to its ostentatious evening styling on the catwalk. Follow Donatella’s lead and take them with you wherever you head this winter. Last, but by no means least, top off your ski look with accessories that are ready for the whiteness of the mountain. Let your head and ears stay warmwith a redesigned šubara or an ear-warming headband. And is there any better way to hold a warm drink than with gloves decorated with shaggy faux fur?
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