As a classic winter aesthetic, there are very few downsides to après-ski style. It’s one of those traditional looks that never really goes out of style and is as chic on at the ski lodge as it is in the city (or in your home!).
Here are a handful of Canadian brands (and a few beyond) that will hold off winter’s chill.
1. I’m crazy about the wool Winter Deer vest, $310, by Richmond-based company Granted, a local line that has knitters working throughout the Lower Mainland to make darling jackets, vests, and accessories from100 per cent new wool, a sustainable and ethical fibre, from free-range sheep.
2. Enjoy a warm cup of coffee in this cozy mug, $12, from Drake General Store at Hudson’s Bay downtown. Drake General Store carries a number of quirky Canadian brands and interesting pieces.
3. Classic mitts from a classic Canadian brand – check out the Mary Maxim mitt, $58, from Roots Canada.
4. Canada’s Smythe crafts beautiful designer-quality clothes that rival high-end brands from Europe. Check out the Alpine stripe sweater, available in Vancouver at Holt Renfrew.
5. Tokyo-based brand CHUP (Classical Human's Universal Peace) takes toes seriously with these socks, made from moisture-wicking smartwool, available at J. Crew, $48.
6. East Vancouver’s Saige & Skye creates warm and textured fibre wall art, like this piece, available at the online Etsy store, $220.
7. Another Roots stand-out is the Karin Fair Isle Pom Pom Toque, $40. Cozy up with this cutie to heat your head.
8. Grab a "throw that goes" with the virgin wool Motor Robe with leather carrier from Pendleton, available locally at Much & Little on Main Street, $135. The blanket has leather carrying straps that make it easy to carry along on a winter outing.
