Picture this: You’ve just landed in Aspen, where the snow-covered peaks are dusted with fresh powder and the sprawling valley, straight out of a winter wonderland dream, envelops you. The air is crisp and clean, and there’s a palpable sense of excitement among your fellow passengers as they deboard the plane. In that moment, it hits you—you’ve arrived at a place where style, adventure, and nature blend seamlessly in the most enchanting way.
This was exactly the experience I had a few weeks ago when I visited the snowy ski town. I was there not only to test Goldbergh’s new fall/winter 2024-2025 collection, Chalet Val d’Isère, which features high-performance, high-fashion skiwear and activewear, but also to conduct some “field research.” By that I mean scouting out the best outfits and discovering the top trends worth reporting.
On my first day, after grabbing a hot coffee at Goldbergh’s exclusive pre-ski pop-up terrace, Le Café del’Aspen at W Aspen, I headed to Snowmass Mountain. While skiing, snowboarding, and the X Games were the main events, it was the fashion that stood out. Dozens of monochromatic ski suits were on display, from cinch-waist jackets paired with coordinating pants to two individuals rocking the same Goldbergh outfit: the Kate Ski Pants and bold-shouldered Delphine Ski Jacket, both from the brand’s Les Blancs et les Noirs line, which blends elegance with top-tier performance.
Off the slopes, I joined the après-ski crowd and couldn’t help but notice another emerging trend: fur trapper hats. From classic black to daring red, these winter accessories did more than keep heads and ears warm—they became Instagram-ready moments, especially when snapped against Aspen’s picturesque backdrop.
There’s even more to explore, but I don’t want to reveal all the trends too soon. If you’re interested in discovering the fashion Aspen has to offer this season, keep scrolling to learn about five trends people are leaning into and five they’re leaving behind.
Wearing: Cinch-Waist Ski Jackets
Leaving Behind: Oversize Coats
I’m not alone in my dislike for bulky, unflattering winter coats. It’s a sentiment I’ve heard from my fellow editors, and I noticed it in Aspen, where fashion insiders are swapping oversize coats for cinch-waist jackets. These outerwear pieces are game changers, with short hemlines that hit just below the hip and a buckled belt across the midriff, creating a flattering, feminine silhouette. Add fashion-forward details like broad shoulders or a fur-trimmed hood, and you have the perfect blend of style and function. And let’s be real—the tight-fitting design likely helps you cut through the slopes a lot faster, making it a win-win for both style and performance.
Shop the trend!
