Tag Archives: Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Garmisch-Partenkirchen: FIS World Cup Ski Races

Posted on March 1, 2013 by AlpineStyle56

Vintage photo of a ski racer at Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

After hosting men’s races last week, FIS Alpine Ski World Cup action continues on the Kandahar this weekend with women’s Downhill and Super G races. Good luck to hometown favorite, Maria Hoefl-Riesch!

See photos from the 2012 Women’s Downhill and Super G.

Posted in Ski, Ski Areas, Ski Racing, Vintage Style | Tagged Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Maria Hoefl-Riesch, Vintage Photo | Leave a comment

Vintage Posters: Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Summer

Posted on June 18, 2012 by AlpineStyle56

Wettersteingebirge by Edwin Henel

Mädel aus dem Oberland vor dem Wettersteingebirge Skizze by unknown artist

Ziege vor Alpspitze und Waxenstein by O. Senger

Some enchanting Bavarian summer images from the GaPa reproduction poster collection. Posters and other Garmisch-Partenkirchen merchandise may be purchased through the GaPa web store.

Posted in Art & Graphics, Ski Areas, Travel, Treasure Hunting, Vintage Style | Tagged Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Souvenirs, Vintage Poster | 2 Comments

Friends that Shred Together, Stay Together

Posted on February 10, 2012 by AlpineStyle56

What I love about this image: the ease in their freeride style; the confidence of tomboy style; simple, clean and bold color blocking of jackets and pants; complementary color play between the two; Peak Performance; and the fact that they are obviously good friends and totally excited to ski!

Posted in Outerwear, Ski, Style | Tagged Color Blocking, Freeride, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Peak Performance | Leave a comment

Vintage Posters: Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Winter

Posted on February 8, 2012 by AlpineStyle56

Kreuzeckbahn by Professor Hans Plenert (1912 – 1997)

Bayerische Zugspitzbahn by Edwin Henel (1883 – 1953)

Skijöring by Rolf Niczky (1881 – 1950)

GaPa, the Garmisch-Partenkirchen tourism agency, offers an impressive collection of premium souvenir merchandise featuring apparel and accessories by Maloja and vintage poster reproductions. Here are a few of the winter poster images. (It is only a matter of time until Kreuzeckbahn is framed and hanging in my home.) Summer posters to follow in a few months. . .

Reproduction posters and other Garmisch-Partenkirchen merchandise may be purchased through the GaPa web store.

Posted in Art & Graphics, Ski, Ski Areas, Travel, Treasure Hunting, Vintage Style | Tagged Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Maloja, Souvenirs, Vintage Poster | Leave a comment

Zugspitze 2,962 m: Top of Germany

Posted on February 7, 2012 by AlpineStyle56

The Zugspitze is the highest peak in Germany and accessed from Garmisch-Partenkirchen by train and cable car.

xxxThe mountain straddles Germany and Austria. Bavaria on one side. . .

. . . Tirol on the other.

Descent via tram to Eibsee.

Posted in Ski Areas, Travel | Tagged Austria, Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Mountain Transport, Ski Lift, Tirol | Leave a comment

U.S. Women’s Alpine Ski Team Uniforms

Posted on February 6, 2012 by AlpineStyle56

Julia Mancuso at the Kreuzeckbahn before her DH start.

Laurenne Ross, ready to Shred.

Lindsey Vonn after winning the Garmisch Downhill.

x Julia Mancuso waiting for her Garmisch Super G victory.

Laurenne Ross adding style with a pretty neck gaiter and gloves.

It is all about the pink polka dot jackets! The vibrant color has moxie – it is both sweet and bold; the subtle pattern is enough but not too much; the silhouette is cozy and relaxed yet flattering, perfect over speed suits.

The U.S. uniforms appear to have a broad range of garments and looks within the annual kit, and are creatively reimagined year-to-year, not bound to traditional red/ white/ blue Americana. As a designer, I would be interested to learn about the inspiration and athlete input that determines the creative direction, as well as see how all the pieces merchandise into a cohesive uniform system.