Ski Bunny Style

By Isabelle Redfield

Brigitte Bardot exemplifying the fun of the 70s in Switzerland.

Along with those yearly mountaineers, 2020 brought an influx of couples and families fleeing mismanaged cities for the freedom of the mountains. Stylish ski towns marry nature and retail for an environment some may call “Manhattan on the Mountain.” Naturally, what comes next is dressing the part.

Lots of fur, cozy knit sweaters, loud prints, fun head pieces, and plenty of layers. Goldbergh, Perfect Moment, Jet Set, Cordova, and Toni Sailer are a few fun names to know beyond your basics. These days, we suggest shying away from the nouveau silver shiny trend— before you end up on @microwavesofaspen Instagram. To an extent, the mountain might as well resemble your strut down the sidewalks of the City. Style your snowplough look as you would stepping out on the street.

It’s 2021, and the historic glamour of ski season certainly predates us all. Enjoy reliving the glory years with us and get inspired by taking a peek at some of the most iconic moments on the slopes through the decades.

Former model and Olympic skier Ivanka Trump in Aspen. There’s a famous story behind this trip.

Suzy Chaffee photographed for Vogue in Vail, Colorado 1970.

Brooke Shields in perfect pastels at the Pepsi Celebrity Ski Invitational held in conjunction with Quebec's Winter Carnival, February 1988.

Pictured here with Carol Alt, both rocking the après look of any practical young lady. After-ski boots are a must— actually, they’re all you need! The furrier the better.

A young Princess Di rocking a darling pink one piece on holiday in Switzerland 1986.

Princess Diana spring skiing with William in Austria 1991. Notice the outfit progression with age, time, and season.

Audrey Hepburn lunching mountainside on the set of Charade 1963. Someone famously photoshopped this very photo and put Hepburn in a gorgeously bright Valentino cape. Would make for a great print.

Actress Mariel Hemingway in Idaho 1984. Effortless!

Former First Lady Jackie Kennedy practicing the art of practical in Gstaad 1966.

Posing for an old school magazine shoot, it’s an adorable look.

Lastly, Slim Aarons ‘Snowmass Village’

Say less and ski on! Happy trails.