Welcome to our 08/09 White Book skiwear collection
Sexy Sophistication. 60s Psychedelia. Metro Mountain.
Snowsports clothing for winter 08/09 sees evolution rather than revolution in terms of colour and fit. Reflecting the monochrome trend in interior design, black and white still play a key role in the new season's palate bringing with them either catwalk sophistication or a 60's Pop Art look.
Conversely, colour is very much part of the new collections with pastels and washed-out tones pretty much gone. Colour is bright and very saturated with designers having a particular love affair with purple. The edgier ski and snowboard brands bring a very graphic CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black) colour explosion to the party that celebrates a 60/70's psychedelic mood.
Tailoring fabrics still have an influence with houndstooth checks and pinstripes still popular bringing the slopes to the high streets with a versatile mountain metropolitan look. Luxury goods trims feature across the board bringing precious metal decadence particularly to the monochrome styles.
Fits have become more tailored where jackets are a little longer but with a more fitted silhouette. Pants are still relaxed but not over baggy. Overall, garments are cut to flatter, making you look and feel absolutely fabulous!
This season's website/catalogue is dedicated to the memory of Ali Rainback - teacher, mentor, guru, friend. Ali touched and enriched the lives of thousands and will be missed by everybody who met him. He spent his last seven weeks at The Hospice of St. Francis where he received the specialist palliative care that only they can provide. Ali felt safe, comfortable and happy in the warm and loving environment created by the dedicated professionals caring for him.
A fund has been set up to help the Hospice in its amazing work: www.justgiving.com/alirainback
