Tag Archives: Bogner

On the Snow: Burke, Vermont

Posted on March 7, 2014 by AlpineStyle56

Rapha on snow! More precisely, Rapha on Bruce Rychlik on top of Burke Mountain after a morning skin up. Was thrilled to see this coveted brand of cycling apparel and lifestyle put to use on snow. Combined with Arc’Teryx – it was a technical and stylish knockout.

PJ Dewey of Racestock Sports wears the Shred Half Brain D-Lux helmet in the very Vermont Slopeside edition. The maple sugaring graphics are by Shawn Rice (of Magic Hat graphic design fame), the artist who created the excellent packaging for the Cochran family’s Slopeside Syrup brand.

Kathy Herde is mad about plaid! Bonfire ensemble, head to toe, to ride her Burton snowboard one day after riding her Surly Pugsley fat bike at Winterbike.

It was the edelweiss that lured me in – but this classic Bogner one-piece suit reminded me of the German brand’s history in the Northeast Kingdom. In 1973, Willy and Sonya Bogner moved to Newport, Vermont to open a manufacturing facility for their family’s luxury ski apparel brand. I believe production was maintained for more than a couple decades. Sadly, but not surprisingly, Bogner no longer maintains production in the U.S. (Check out M. Miller of Boston for luxury ski apparel proudly made in the U.S.A.)

Camel’s Hump, Vermont’s third highest peak, seen through a hazy sunset from the top of the Mid-Burke Express.

Last weekend was a good one at Burke. . . I am ready for another! Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend.

Posted in Art & Graphics, Outerwear, Ski, Ski Areas, Snowboard, Style | Tagged Arcteryx, Bogner, Burke, Burton, Kingdom Trails, MTB, Patagonia, POC, Rapha, Shred, Vermont | Leave a comment

Slope Style: Coming Soon. . .

Posted on November 28, 2013 by AlpineStyle56

Cheery colorblocking seen in the park at Planai – Schladming, Austria.

MJ in her Kjus Nahla Down Jacket. The trademark contrast zipper around the hood perimeter is brilliant!

Lots of POC color popping against black and the blue sky.

A rare sighting in the Northeast Kingdom – luxury ski wear. Bogner jacket and Jet Set pants.

Skiers like classic Burton, too.

Steve Mahon, Burke Terrain Park Manager and founder of FACE facemasks, looks good and at ease in Husqvarna protective chaps.

Elho Freestyle suit, a 1980s gem in all its neon glory.

Ski season has arrived in the Northeast and Thanksgiving should be a pretty good day on the slopes! I am looking forward to another winter of seeing what apparel and accessories people are wearing and more interestingly – the style element of how they put it together and carry it off. New, original style photos are coming soon. . . until then, here are a few shots from last winter. Enjoy the holiday!

Posted in Accessories, Outerwear, Ski, Snowboard, Style | Tagged Austria, Bogner, Burke, Burton, Jet Set, Kjus, Planai, POC, Schladming 2013, Vermont | Leave a comment

Last Look: 2013 National Team Uniforms

Posted on October 23, 2013 by AlpineStyle56

NORWAY: Aksel Lund Svindal filling out his vibrant yellow speed suit and clean white and black outerwear by Phenix.

UNITED STATES: Julia Mancuso in black, Laurenne Ross in vivid green, uniforms by Spyder. The green was kind of fun but I am hoping new uniforms have a more patriotic look. I do have to give the USST and Spyder a nod for infusing inherently uptight uniforms with a sense of relaxed American mountain lifestyle.

GERMANY: Maria Hoefl-Riesch wears Bogner vivid pink outerwear and the snow tiger suit which is a long-standing tradition for the team.

ITALY, ARGENTINA: Bold letters in black and white clearly identify these teams in uniforms by Kappa. Nadia Fanchini of Italy at left. I quite like the graphic impact and utility of this strong look, especially Argentina’s stylized execution.

SLOVENIA: It’s a good thing World Champion Tina Maze carries herself with such presence because this uniform by Halti is a lot to pull off.

AUSTRIA: Anna Fenninger in bright blue, Michaela Kirchgasser in white, outerwear by Schöffel. The Austrian kit, like the team itself, is very strong and a contender for the best – distinctive and refined, powerful and wearable colors, complementary variety, consistent interesting themes and details, well merchandised and executed. The back of the blue jacket is emblazoned with the claim Power Team, true enough!

Puffy Jackets: Hannes Reichelt of Team Austria in black Schöffel. Bogner male and female versions of team insulated outerwear; Maria Hoefl-Riesch again in pink.

With the Sölden FIS World Cup ski races kicking off the new season in just a few days, here is one last peek at some national team uniforms from 2013. I am always curious to see if and how much teams change their kits year to year. From early season training photos, I have seen a little new but much of the same from last season. With 2014 being an Olympic year, there will be no shortage of new uniforms to be revealed!

Posted in Outerwear, Ski, Ski Racing, Style | Tagged Aksel Lund Svindal, Anna Fenninger, Argentina, Austria, Bogner, Germany, Halti, Hannes Reichert, Italy, Julia Mancuso, Kappa, Laurenne Ross, Maria Hoefl-Riesch, Michaela Kirchgasser, Milka, Nadia Fanchini, Norway, Phenix, Schöffel, Slovenia, Spyder, Tina Maze, Uniforms, US Ski Team | 1 Comment

Alpine Icon: Barbi Henneberger

Posted on September 25, 2013 by AlpineStyle56

In a Bogner jacket at the Firstbahn station in Grindelwald, Switzerland.

In the same Bogner jacket with quilted collar turned up – weather protection and a stunning look!

Confident at a ski race in Grindelwald.

Barbi with her boyfriend Willy Bogner, Jr.

Barbara-Maria “Barbi” Henneberger was a ski racer from West Germany and based on any photo I have ever seen, a true alpine style icon. Highlights of her racing career include a bronze medal in slalom at the 1960 Squaw Valley Olympics; four medals at the 1962 World Winter University Games; and two wins and a second place at the 1963 U.S. Alpine Championships. Tragically, she was killed in April 1964 by an avalanche while filming a ski movie in Switzerland for her fiancé, Willy Bogner, Jr. While treasure hunting in Germany, I uncovered these gorgeous vintage photos of Barbi showing her at her most vital and beautiful.

Posted in Fashion, Ski, Ski Racing, Vintage Style | Tagged Barbi Henneberger, Bavaria, Bogner, Germany, Grindelwald, Olympics, Squaw Valley, Sweater, Switzerland, Vintage Photo, Willy Bogner | Leave a comment

Astis Mittens at Stowe

Posted on April 3, 2013 by AlpineStyle56

Astis Mittens as seen at the 73rd annual Stowe Sugar Slalom.

Astis Bering mittens worn with Bogner. I am totally loving this dynamic pairing of black and white mitts against the candy-bright parka. It is just the right amount “off” to look original, personalized and cool — and each piece makes the other pop. The Bering’s are my #1 choice for my next pair of Astis!

Designer Poppy Gall wears the Sacagawea mittens. Though Native American-inspired, this pretty floral design also brings Eastern European influences to my mind.

See my Astis Erling mittens with beaded eagles (that I prefer to refer to as thunderbirds).

Posted in Accessories, Fashion, Ski, Style | Tagged Astis, Bogner, Stowe, Sugar Slalom, Vermont | 2 Comments

Window Shopping: Salzburg, Austria

Posted on March 5, 2013 by AlpineStyle56

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Posted in Fashion, Shopping, Style, Travel | Tagged Austria, Bogner, Moncler, Salzburg | 1 Comment

I Heart Austria

Posted on January 14, 2013 by AlpineStyle56

Logo: Steirische Tourismus GmbH

In planning my upcoming trip to the 2013 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Schladming, Austria, I came across this fantastic logo promoting the host state of Styria. It is simple, clean and vital with a charming alpine feel that is both traditional and contemporary. (And it makes me want to buy logo’d souvenirs!)

Posted in Art & Graphics, Travel | Tagged Austria, Bogner, FIS Alpine World Champs, Logos, Schladming 2013, Souvenirs | 1 Comment

SKHOOP Down Skirt

Posted on December 23, 2012 by AlpineStyle56

Though I maintain mixed feelings about sport skirts in general, I have nothing but love for SKHOOP down skirts! (And this Bogner jacket with Western styling.)

Cool to see SKHOOP available locally at Village Sport Shop in Lyndonville, Vermont – this shop does a standout job with women’s gear.

Posted in Outerwear, Ski, Style | Tagged Bogner, Down, SKHOOP, Skirt, Village Sport Shop | 1 Comment

Women’s World Cup Downhill: Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Posted on February 4, 2012 by AlpineStyle56

Margot Bailet of France in uniform by Colmar.

Kelly Vanderbeek of Canada wears POC sunglasses and polka dots by Spyder.

Veronique Hronek of Germany in native Bogner.

Verena Stuffer of Italy wears Kappa for F.I.S.I.

Nadja Kamer of Switzerland took 2^nd place wearing Descente.

Lindsey Vonn scored her 50th World Cup win – congratulations!

Posted in Ski, Ski Racing, Style | Tagged Bogner, Colmar, Descente, Fischer, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Lindsey Vonn, POC, Salomon, Spyder, Uniforms, US Ski Team | 1 Comment

ISPO 2012: Munich, Germany

Posted on January 31, 2012 by AlpineStyle56

ISPO (International Sporting Goods Trade Show) in Munich, Germany is considered the leading industry event for ski, outdoor and action sports. Here is a little overview of apparel for winter 2012/13.