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MEGÈVE • FRANCE VÊTEMENTS DE SKI DEPUIS 1979
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Say hello to your new skiing BFF... Your Little Black Ski Book is here to help you find all that’s fabulous in this season’s ski fashions and to walk with you through the world of luxury skiing.
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From the legendary hedonism of La Folie Douce to the Dom Perignon and Pétrus opulence of Le Cap Horn... skiing is about so much more than the skiing, and L’Après Ski has become something of a sport in itself. The wild après parties at the La Folie that have for many years spectacularly ended amazing days on the slopes may be toned-down this winter, but make no mistake, après will still be a big part of your ski wardrobe planning. Cooler, more chilled and très sophistiqué, this season’s more socially distanced scene will become a catwalk and give us all time to check out each other’s après game. And don’t forget that a chic après ski approach to your winter wardrobe back home can lift the gloom... so dress like a ski goddess and laugh in the face of the grey British weather. Retro ski sweaters, chic sophisticated zip necks and stretch pants dictate this season’s après look. It’s something of a retro style dating back to the swinging 60s when skiwear really starting to develop its glamorous side. With royalty and Hollywood stars hitting the slopes and more ski scenes on the silver screen, a new generation of fashion designers were fascinated by the allure of ski life. Audrey Hepburn sparkled in her Givenchy stretch cat suit in Charade and photographers of the time captured style icons Brigitte Bardot and Grace Kelly on the slopes. The shots from this period are impossibly glamorous and timelessly chic. Time-travel to 2021 and chic après sweaters and stretch pants are front and centre in our new skiwear collections. Henjl, Goldbergh and Henri Duvillard showcase beautiful sweaters and glamorous mid layers that will bring alpine style and elegance to any winter wardrobe.
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Henjl Flakes Sweater £160
Goldbergh Lilja Zip Neck £130
Goldbergh Clarisse Zip Neck £130
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Goldbergh Pop Zip Neck £130
Henjl Altitude Sweater £160
Don’t forget that a chic après ski approach to your winter wardrobe back home can lift the gloom... so dress like a ski goddess and laugh in the face of grey British weather.
H.Duvillard Labby Sweater £140
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H.Duvillard Lanserlia Sweater £130
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MONO CHROME This winter’s monochrome look is dramatic and powerful. A retro-inspired style looking back to the classic couture of Coco Chanel and the catwalk fashions of Mary Quant; be it high-contrast black and white, houndstooth checks, animal prints or solid monochrome elegance, brands like Goldbergh and Henri Duvillard are delivering very strong looks that will wow from the slopes to the high street.
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GOLD In 2009, successful ski shop owner Sandra Peet and activewear designer Lieke van den Berg, decided to set up a new sports fashion label for women. The first collection set the Goldbergh Standard with an intoxicating mix of performance and fashion aimed at the stylish active woman. Ten years later, Goldbergh has truly earned its reputation as a key player in the women’s sports fashion market. We had a chat with Sandra and Lieke about Goldbergh and what makes the brand so special. Where does the name Goldbergh comes from? In Dutch and German Bergh means mountain and also Lieke’s last name is “van den Berg”. Since Goldbergh started as a ski brand, this was obvious! The Gold part comes from the fact that we are both blonde!” What is it about Goldbergh that makes the brand so successful? Goldbergh incorporates fashion into sportswear design to make women feel special but still comfortable before, during and after sports & leisure activities. We focus on quality and fit as well as fashion. Do you immediately know which new styles will sell well? Do you mostly rely on your intuition? Lieke: I definitely trust my intuition. This is the most important aspect during the design phase, in combination with experiences from prior seasons. Sometimes however the final sales can be surprising! Sandra: Customers always are looking for something new, so it’s impossible to totally predict what they will like. But that is what makes it fun! Every season you start at zero and as a designer and sales(wo)man we need to meet the challenge. You make women’s clothing for women. Why only for women? From a design point of view there was a lack of fashionable female sport/ski brands. Up until then most female sportswear was focused more on practicality but not so much on flattery. So we saw an opportunity here to provide women with fashionable sports and skiwear. Maybe we’ll try the same approach for men soon. Why do Goldbergh mainly employ women? It’s not really a conscious choice to mostly employ women, but in the fashion industry there are more women after all. At the moment we have 19 employees, of which 4 are men. What message would you give to the world as strong and fashionconscious women? For us, clothing plays an important role in how you feel. Clothing can make you feel strong, independent, confident and courageous. This is what we would like women to feel all around the globe. What are your most important goals when creating the collection? Besides a beautiful design that looks good on you, the clothing should also be functional and comfortable. For example, it’s important to not get cold in our ski jackets. So we need to use the right materials and finishing that are fashionable but also practical. 8
What are your most important goals when creating the collection? Besides a beautiful design that looks good on you, the clothing should also be functional and comfortable. For example, it’s important to not get cold in our ski jackets. So we need to use the right materials and finishing that are fashionable but also practical. What was the decisive time where you knew, now we have made the breakthrough? In 2020 we will celebrate our 10th year anniversary. We sell in 35 countries, with over 400 doors… Maybe you could say we have made our breakthrough. However, you are only ever as good as your last collection. So every year we have to approach it as if it is the first year. How do you complement each other and what are the differences between Sandra and Lieke? We are a good team because our skills complement each other; Lieke is, as a designer, very intuitive as to what customers want... and Sandra is very knowledgeable of the market and knows how to sell. Together we combine these skills. Lieke: What do you value most about Sandra? Sandra is very charming and genuine while selling. She is never too pushy. She has a lot of perseverance and is very involved with the company and its employees. Sandra is always alert to opportunities and fights for the best possible result. Sandra: What do you value most about Lieke? Lieke is (in my opinion!) the best designer. Her designs stay current and her signature style never goes out of fashion. Her eye for detail and finishing is especially admirable. What is your life motto? Life’s a party, but you have to hang the garlands yourself! It’s important to have joy in your life. We are fortunate to be active in a market were fun is a major part. Skiing is a holiday, it’s fun! Ok, if the day had more than 24 hours, then I would be more often... Sandra: I would like to spend more face-to-face time with (new) clients. Building long lasting relationships is important to me, and I ideally would spend all my time on this. Lieke: For me, I would like to spend even more time on the finishing touches of our designs. As Sandra said, I love details! If you could choose, who would be your dream celebrities to wear Goldbergh? Cara Delevingne & Jennifer Lawrence.
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Clothing can make you feel strong, independent, confident and courageous. This is what we would like women to feel all around the globe.
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Which high fashion labels do you admire and why? Chanel, because it is classy and stylish. Alexander Wang, because it incorporates fashion with sportswear and is modern and contemporary.
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What’s made you smile recently at Goldbergh? When the Dutch royal family was seen in Goldbergh on the slopes of Lech! What gives you the most pride in what you’ve acheived with the Goldbergh brand? It is so impressive to see Goldbergh clothes hanging in the most beautiful shops all around the world, such as in Lane Crawford in Hong Kong and Shanghai, Selfridges in London, Net á Porter, Bijenkorf Amsterdam and Globus and Och Sport in Switzerland. What is Goldgergh’s Eco-balance and are you paying attention to it? We are certainly aware of the sustainability aspect. Firstly we make high quality clothing which lasts a lot longer, in contrast to fast fashion. We minimize the use of plastic in our shipping. We only work with suppliers with a BSCI certificate. In the current collection 20% of the fabric used is Bluesign, which is approved ecologically manufactured fabric. For next season we are working with recycled fabrics where possible. How important are current fashions and trends for Goldbergh? We are a modern and progressive brand. Our identity is sports and fashion, so trends and current themes are our daily business. What are your dreams for Goldbergh in the future? A couple of beautiful brand stores in the best locations in the mountain resorts would be nice. Goldbergh is very high profile on social media, on a scale of 1 - 10 how important is social media in your marketing? I’d say 9, Instagram certainly contributed massively to our awareness, because our customers see us not only in the shops but also online. Pop Zip Neck £130
It takes a lot of courage to start your own fashion label, why were you sure you’d be successful? We thought... Just Do It! We saw an opportunity in the market for a luxury sportswear brand. We both have experience in the ski market and we united our skills with a strong manufacturing partner Stone Fashion. Stepby-step we are growing together with our dedicated Goldbergh team. Thanks for your time, we’re really excited to be working with Goldbergh this winter!
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H.Duvillard Triolet Jacket £370
Goldbergh Web Jacket £400
BRIGHTS
Jewel brights, neon high-notes, painterly floral prints; bold colour is the big counterpoint to classic monochrome this winter. Henri Duvillard’s hot tangerine, Goldbergh’s neon yellow, Spyder’s retro tricolore and TNF’s floral watercolour print all celebrate the love of colour and all look amazing against the crystal white of the ski resort.
Spyder Incite Jacket £430
The North Face Descendit Jacket £245
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Barts Empire Gloves £40
Roxy Clouded Jacket £270
The North Face Cirque Down £400
Barts Plush Earmuffs £23
Sorel Explorer Joan Boots £135
Moon Boot Classic Low 2 £90
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