The Best Ski Brands to Hit the Slopes in This Winter

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Anyone who's taken a turn or two on the slopes of Courchevel, Aspen, or Jackson (or even Windham Mountain) will tell you this: no matter where you're skiing, what you are wearing is important. It is an outdoor activity that exposes you to the elements afterall. Theses days, function and technical innovation doesn't mean that you have to scrimp on good taste, just take these 10 ski brands as proof. Here, the very best of luxury ski brands to shop this winter.

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Clarisse Pucci Suit

Brand: Fusalp

Size Range: 34-40

Fusalp, which was founded in 1952, marries the very best of form and silhouette with technical design and fabrication for pieces that aren't just timeless, but sleek and statement making. Take the brand's latest collaboration with Pucci, which is limited edition, full of whimsy, and true to the Fusalp savoir-faire of optimal performance in the elements.

Sport Valea Down Ski Jacket

Brand: Bogner

Size Range: 34-44

Famous for outfitting the German Olympic team, Bogner has a long held reputation for elegantly designed outdoor apparel. This of course, is part of the Bogner heritage as the brand was founded by Willy Bogner because his wife couldn't find attractive ski apparel. Street cred includes: inventing the stirrup pants that were all the rage in the '50s and '60s.

Georgie Puffer Jacket

Brand: Halfdays

Size Range: XS-2x

Founded and designed by three women (and one Olympian), Halfdays offers a range that is designed for women by women, leaving no stone or smart detail left unturned. The pieces are made in bold colors and meant to be mixed and matched—and perhaps even better than the moderate pricing, is the extended range of sizing.

Vertical Nuke Padded Down Ski Jacket

Brand: Aztech Mountain

Size Range: IT 38-48

Known for designs that focus on adventure suitable at any elevation, Aztech Mountain makes stylish pieces with world class athletes, such as Olympian Bode Miller. Plus, the base layers are as beautiful as the outerwear.

Orelle Hooded Metallic Quilted Down Ski Jacket

Brand: Perfect Moment

Size Range: XS- L

Sure, Perfect Moment takes care to make pieces that focus on optimal form and function—and movement— but the Chamonix brand is famous for its fit and extra fun take on slope style. If you're wearing Perfect Moment, you're turning heads.

Parry Belted Hooded Faux Fur-Trimmed Ski Suit

Brand: Goldbergh

Size Range: UK 6-14

Goldbergh excels at pieces that are both innovative and stylish—functional on and off the slopes.

Nita Down Jacket Women's

Brand: Arc'Teryx

Size Range: XXS- XXL

In terms of skiing that's a bit more adventurous than your average alpine excursion, there is simply no brand more suited to the task than Arc'Teryx, specializing in pieces that can withstand the elements, but don't scrimp on style.

Hallie Puffer Jacket

Brand: Shoreditch Ski Club

Size Range: XS-L

Wil Beedle set out to create a brand that married performance with design that was just as wearable in the city as it is on the slopes. The result: Shoreditch Ski Club, which specializes in ethically made, design-forward pieces that are water-repellent and made to withstand temperatures up to 14 degrees Fahrenheit. Pro tip: they make a killer shearling too.

Teche Ski Jacket

Brand: Moncler Grenoble

Size Range: 00-4

Italian outerwear brand Moncler marries their iconic styles and technical prowess with the Moncler Grenoble collection, which is made for peak performance on the mountain. Pieces include on-piste essentials like water-resistant zippers, ski pass pockets, and fabric with four way stretch, all which lend to optimal time on the slopes.

Kat Eco-Sporty Ski Jacket

Brand: Erin Snow

Size Range: US 0-10

Eco-friendly, ethical, and fashionable, Erin Snow is known for sleek and stylish pieces that marry the best of technical advances and seamless design.

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