Trend of the week: Ski wear

Reign the slopes like a snow queen, says Annmarie O'Connor.

INSPIRATION

Whether you're a black run bunny, a born boarder or just in it for the après; when it comes to the slopes, it’s what’s on the outside that counts.

Luckily fashion and function can peacefully coexist at high street prices as proven by this season’s powder posse.

Roxy’s hot now & ski outerwear capsule collab with Courrèges features waterproofing and breathability of Japanese Toray and the skincare of ROXY's Enjoy&Care technology; while Tophop SNO’s holographic hooded jackets shred it in the style stakes.

Looking for more budgetbusting options? Aldi and TK Maxx all offer entry-level salopettes, jackets and accessories - perfect for the newbie hill-side sartorialist.

PISTE POINTERS

THIN-SULATE

Stay warm by layering thermal baselayers under midlayer tops and ski silks under salopettes. Top tip: Wear silks at home under trousers or skirts on chilly days.

DO DETAILS

Stay dry by looking to fully-taped seams, wrist and ankle straps (with elastication) on jackets and pants. Top tip: The higher a garment’s waterproof rating (0-10,0000 mm), the more waterproof it will be.

DOUBLE DUTY

Protect your face and neck from the elements with spherical goggles (prevents fogging and snow seepage) ; and a gaiter or balaclava. Roxy comes up trumps with its Enjoy & Care neck warmer that uses Biotherm® skincare to protect and moisturise skin.