THERE IS A NEW, GLAMOROUS MOOD SLALOMING OFF THE SLOPES AND INTO YOUR OFF-DUTY WINTER WARDROBE, AS SLINKY SALOPETTES, SKINNY ROLLNECKS AND MOON BOOTS MIX WITH GIANT FAUX FURS, ALPINE KNITS AND SPARKLING SEQUINS. IT’S THE ULTIMATE APRÈS-SKI
Just as we’re all enthusiastically embracing the season’s low-key luxury theme, the fickle world of fashion swoops in with Stella McCartney’s showstopper coat and knocks us completely off-piste. Okay, so it’s a bit OTT for everyday, but the takeaway tip? Punctuate your classics with a joyful punch of colour – preferably red.
COAT, £2,300, Stella McCartney. JUMPSUIT, £265, My Sunday Ski. HEADBAND, £45, The House of Bruar. BOOTS, £170, Moon Boot
Introducing some high-octane eccentricity, with a heady cocktail of sequins, feathers, fur and wool. Comfort and joy in one shot, it’s a match made in heaven.
DRESS, £1,895, Huishan Zhang. BODYSUIT, £155, Falke. TIGHTS, £15.99, Calzedonia. HAT, POA, Feng Chen Wang. EARRINGS, £185, Susan Caplan. ARM WARMERS, £105, Cashmere in Love. BOOTS, £1,050, Giorgio Armani
‘Tis the season of the shaggy shearling jacket, with ever yone from the high street to high end featuring one at the heart of their collections. Although it’s the seasonal star buy, it will never go out of fashion, so it’s worth the investment. Raey’s version will bring a luxurious edge to cosy t weeds and a cashmere rollneck, or rock ‘n’ roll glamour to evening wear.
JACKET, £1,200, Raey at Matches Fashion. ROLLNECK, £140, Pure Collection. TROUSERS, £850, Rowen Rose at Koibird. EARRING, £195, Alessandra Rich. BOOTS, £150, Moon Boot
The glare from Ilta’s sparkling silver trousers will have you reaching for your goggles, but grounded by earthy chocolate and soft pink, they make a compelling case for the ultimate après-ski wear. Make room in your suitcase.
JACKET, £669, Goldbergh. ROLLNECK, £345, Vince. TROUSERS, £850, Ilta. GOGGLES, £340, Chloé. BOOTS, £150, Moon Boot
In any other fabric, Zimmermann’s frothy blush-pink maxi skirt would be a one-wear wonder, but in a soft snowflake knit, it transforms into a cosy ever yday piece, making it a wear-any where essential. Top it with a Fair Isle knitted jumper and stompy Moon Boots.
JUMPER, £179; HEADBAND, £39, both The Upside. SKIRT, £1,450, Zimmermann. EARRINGS, £185, Susan Caplan. NECKLACE, £55, & Other Stories. BOOTS, £170, Moon Boot
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