Style/ Luxury

When haute couture hits the slopes: 11 of the most outlandish skiing outfits

Look stylish in the cold with the season’s hot couture trends from Alexandre Vauthier, Elie Saab and Chanel

Jacqueline Tsang

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Published: 10:01am, 9 Mar, 2019

Updated: 10:50am, 18 Mar, 2019

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Giambattista Valli Paris Haute Couture evening gown in silk crepe edged with feathers; Moonboot vynil met; Peauluxe headpiece; stylist’s own ski goggles

We hit the slopes in this season’s couture – because life is just that fabulous.

Giorgio Armani crinoline cape embroidered with point d'esprit effect crystals; top embroidered all over with sequins; royal blue silk satin pants; Rossignol skis; Salomon ski boots; stylist’s own ski goggles

Nine haute couture looks to rock the festive season like crazy rich Asians

Dior Haute Couture multicolour knitted tulle playsuit; Moonboot snow boots; Atomic ski poles; stylist’s own ski goggles

Alexandre Vauthier Haute Couture white satin bustier dress with silk organza flowers and coq feathers; Peauluxe headpiece; Atomic ski poles; Dachstein ski boots; Rossignol skis

Guo Pei’s lavish designs are inspired by imperial palaces

Chanel Haute Couture long coat and dress in pink lace, embroidered with twisted muslin; top of the dress in manually smocked organza, embellished with mother-of-pearl beads; stones and mother-of-pearl earrings and hairpins, embellished with small feathers bouquets by Lemarie and Desrues; Peauluxe slippers; stylist’s own headpiece; Atomic ski poles

Elie Saab Haute Couture jasmine double crepe suit with wide flair leg trousers; jacket adorned with organza ruffles sequins, crystals and multiple beaded flowers; Peauluxe earmuffs; Rossignol skis; stylist’s own ski goggles

Guo Pei’s lavish designs are inspired by imperial palaces

Iris Van Herpen ‘Harmonia’ dress, translucent gradient dyed organza of tyrian purple and shuiro red; Rossignol skis; Salomon ski boots; Atomic ski poles; stylist’s own ski goggles

Gaultier Paris scales of pleated mousseline ribbons on couture jumpsuit with shark shoulders; Rossignol skis; Salomon ski shoes; stylist’s own ski goggles

Schiaparelli Haute Couture, Silène Rose garden dress in porcelain brocade embroidered with sparkling roses; Patrick Boffa hooded coat made of feathers; Moonboot vynil met; Peauluxe headpiece; Rossignol skis; stylist’s own ski goggles

Dive deep into Elie Saab’s ocean-inspired collection

Viktor & Rolf tulle multi-layered rainbow coloured puffed-bow sleeve a-line dress with ruffle detailing on the hemline; Peauluxe earmuffs; Rossignol skis; Atomic ski poles

Valentino Haute Couture Filadelfo poudre organza cape-top with feather embroidery; orange fluo scuba wide trousers; Rossignol skis; stylist’s own ski goggles

Photography Benjamin Kanarek

Photography direction Benjamin Kanarek and Frederique Renaut

Styling Julien Mazzoli

Model Nadine Ammeraal @ Elite Paris

Make-up Natsuki Onemaya @ Agence Aurelien Paris

Hair Mickael Jauneau @ Agence Aurelien Paris

Photographer assistant Ieva Astrauskaite

Stylist assistant Sofia Sanz Y Prast

Executive production CRC Communication, www.crc-communication.com

Special thanks to L’Hotel du Collectionneur, Paris, www.hotelducollectionneur.com

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