The return of the ski onesie
Whether on a family Ski holiday in Franceor a fashion-forward break in Aspen, there will be no piste safe from the onesie. Unutterably prevalent in the 80’s, we are now seeing a return of the adult ski onesie in both high end and retro manners. Previously the onesie has been relegated to young children and fancy dress at the end of the season ,however the surge in neon ski equipment has gathered momentum in the last few years and is finally coming to a head.
Retro Ski Shop was founded three years ago as they saw an upsurge in interest in vintage ski apparel. It is a tradition that the last days of the season are a free for all, and dress up is somewhat mandatory, however the enthusiasm for 80’s pastels germinated a business idea, and now they are scouring thrift and vintage shops in order to meet demand.
RetroMountain is utilising all the recent technology from the last 30 years to create the best of both worlds, onesies that look retro but are both light and warm. As many people wear them in an ironic manner, whereas others are incorporating it into their winter sport wardrobe - and either way, it is a style statement that tweaks the nose of serious ski apparel and lets us all revel in nostalgia. Delaryian’s suits are in outrageous colours that are guaranteed to get you noticed both on the pistes and at the bar, and are also being referred to as ‘park bags’.
Other top brands are embracing the trend with a hint of modernity, avoiding the garish patterns and glaring colours, and instead opting for a more streamlined one-piece suit. Roxy maintains a younger twist with subtly patterned sides, but Spyder avoids any such frippery with a svelte dark grey garment.
Whether you adopt the 80’s onesie in all its gaudy glory or decide on a more refined garment, you won’t be able to escape the revival. So look out for the neon 80’s adults on the pistes this season, they will be impossible to miss.
Image Credit: RetroMountain