WHERE? France’s Val d’Isere is one of the world’s best resorts for good reason. Not only does it offer some of Europe’s best steep and deep skiing over its 300km of mountain, all accessible by chairlift, but there are also some serious off-piste options up for the taking. Not for the faint-hearted.
Looks to keep you looking cool at the hottest ski destinations
Off piste, on piste and apres ski: whether you are a serious or casual skier or a family of winter sport lovers, we bring you some of the top ski resorts for 2011 and what to wear to show you mean business on and off the slopes.
WHERE Apart from its top-quality slopes, Verbier boasts some 60 restaurants and plently of nightspots to give any recent winter purchases that extra mileage. This justifies bringing that extra large suitcase of essentials style mavens just can’t do without.
WHO GOES THERE: Fashion plates who don’t compromise on style whether in or out of their gear.
This week, we’re hitting the ski slopes with Katie, and basking in the winter sun with Luke. Michael Black guides Katie and Luke on their quest to find the perfect outdoor outfits at Bicester Village. Join us as we scout out Tog 24, Vilebrequin, Matthew Williamson, Pringle of Scotland, Vans, Anya Hindmarch, and Helly Hanson.
Video notes:
1:02 Katie models a pink ski jacket with black trousers and matching pink gloves at Tog 24(jacket £89 reduced from £139, Gore-Tex® trousers £129 reduced from £184, gloves £29 reduced from £44).
2:16 Meanwhile, Luke faces a personal crisis when choosing his swim trunks at Vilebrequin(£60 reduced from £100). Solid or Prints? Fruits or Shells? There’s not too much to cover, but why not spoil the guy with a plethora of choices.
2:38 Michael remembers the ladies, and takes us into Matthew Williamson, a hidden gem that offers a sparkle of color to conquer those winter blues. Sienna Miller (feathered sequin dress £997 from £1995) and Mischa Barton (one-shouldered lame silk gown on mannequin £1347 from £2695) have worn dresses from here, so why not unleash the superstar inside you?
3:04 At Pringle of Scotland, Luke’s striped turquoise polo shirt is perfect for brunch at the club house (£35 reduced from £75).
3:47 Determined for a more street casual look, he swings over to Vans, where a black-and-white striped top catches Luke’s attention (£25 reduced from £50). He also chooses a matching pair of jeans (£21 reduced from £40).
4:35 You’ll turn heads at Après ski when you wear Katie’s glamorous fox-fur white cap from Anya Hindmarch(£306 reduced from £765).
5:06 Michael never forgets the details and hand-picks a pair of slim fitting white leather boots with fur-lining at Helly Hanson(£29.99 reduced from £79.99).
Whether you’re at Krazy Kanguruh in St Anton or strolling the Barcelona beaches, you’ll find your designer ski and beach wear at Bicester Village, all reduced up to 60%.