RUSTIC CHIC Stylish mountain looks that inspire

Rustic Chic

By Maren Bartels

THERE’S ALREADY A CHILL in the air and it won’t be long before the cold weather creeps up on us. And after being cooped up last winter, this year we’re seeing bold looks that celebrate life through color, nature and art. With Knapp Ranch as our breathtaking backdrop, we curated a winter wardrobe as chic as it is rustic; the perfect Colorado combination throughout the winter season.

THE CLASSICS Sustainable, upcycled, vintage fur wrap by Tsagas, atsagasdesigns.com. Malina Lace Blouse with embroidered circle lace trim along the button front, macrame circle insets in sleeves and balloon sleeves with fitted cuffs and Joelle Stretch Corduroy Pant in camel from Gorsuch, gorsuch.com. Belt and boots are model’s own.

COMFORT, BUT MAKE IT POSH ON HER: Cashmere wool blend cable knit sweater by Tricot Chic with fur detailing and knitted gold lurex. Made in Italy for Due Luca Bruno, lucabruno.com. High-rise Paige Claudine jeans with ankle flare silhouette and black fox luxe coating from Perch, perchvail.com. ON HIM: One-of-a-kind plaid shirt by local designer, Mona Lucero, monalucero.com. DL1961 Russell Straight Leg Jean with ultra-soft fabrication made with botanic and waterefficient fibers for all-day wear, high retention stretch, breathable with moisture wicking properties and an antimicrobial treatment from Gorsuch, gorsuch.com. Sustainable, upcycled, vintage fur blanket from Tsagas, atsagasdesigns.com.

ONE WITH NATURE Ombre dyed Boule Box Tunic in tourmaline by local designer, Steve Sells, stevesellsstudio.com. Marina Nappa black leather pants. Made in Italy for Gorsuch, gorsuch.com. Boots are model’s own.

GLITZ AND GLAMOUR Deaville Fringe Pullover with dramatic self-crochet fringe detail wrapped around the sleeves, accented with dropped shoulders and a relaxed, slouchy turtleneck makes this piece as cozy as it is chic from Perch, perchvail. com. Concert scalloped maxi skirt in floral pink by Zimmerman and Bess low fox fur and suede boots with wool lining and leather tassels with Swarovski crystals. Made in Italy for Gorsuch, gorsuch.com.

RUGGEDLY HANDSOME Carlo ultralight nylon down blazer by Herno for Gorsuch. Detachable tonal fleece wind guard with hood. Check cotton shirt in red ivory and Brunello Cucinello dyed stretch denim jeans with the sporty flavor of the fivepocket-style trousers from Gorsuch, gorsuch.com. Boots and hat are model’s own.

WINTER SOLSTICE Sustainable, upcycled, vintage fur wrap from Tsagas, atsagasdesigns.com. Snakeskin sheath dress by local designer, Brooks LTD., brooksltd.net. Boots are model’s own.