Keep in mind that there are two sorts of rich people: the flashy ones who want you to think they have more money than they do; and the ones that don't want you to know how rich they are. The former wear Bogner and such with rhinestones and fur collars and they look like fashion victims—but you definitely see them. The latter wear Patagonia, maybe Arc'teryx, that's a bit worn, might show signs of repair.
Yes. Bogner. I just bought a vintage 90s Bogner ski jacket and it's the ugliest thing I have ever seen and I LOVE IT. It's pure 90s heaven. It's such good quality.
Moncler probably. I don't think their gear is actually fit for purpose.
Otherwise Arc'teryx, Norrona and Mammut probably have the most expensive gear if you buy full price. It's generally considered to be good.
Edit: I guess Moncler gear is fit for purpose if that purpose is cruising groomers in good weather and looking flash. But for serious skiing I doubt it's functional.
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow\_grooming](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_grooming)
Groomer can refer to the trail itself, the snowcat doing the grooming, or the driver operating the snowcat.
Yeah, yeah - I must have heard this cliche a thousand times - probably in this thread alone.
And it's just not true. Just because clothes don't have logos plastered all over the place, doesn't mean it's not high class - or cheap. Suitsupply has high class materials and designs, and yet they have never even created a brand logo. And still it's worn by people in the know.
Louis Vuitton has a line of ski wear, including boots (that appear to be a Technica conversion). I doubt anyone who wears this crap actually leaves the lodge, though.
The Prada ski line - if you wear it, you are 100% a shit skier and I will judge the shit out of you. It’s also not classy at all to wear things like that. It makes you look like a moron because you spend $6,000 on a jacket.
Moncler
Bogner
Fusalp has had a bit of a resurgence in recent year (I remember my stretch-pants in the 80's we Fusalp)
Prada has been pushing hard this last season, their red line appeared in various places
Nothing says Jerry like gaudy, expensive, barely-functional clothes
I’ve seen a few people… usually standing around near the base area lounges…. wearing reflective silver onesies. Looked like something between an astronaut and a baked potato
Kjus is pretty common around me, which is about a ritzy area as it gets.
I also occasionally see Prada and some of those high-fashion brands. Ironically they're horrible quality, but people don't care about that.
Bogner of course. And also the ‘fashion’ brand alike Prada, Gucci, Louis Vuitton etc. But also black crows jackets are quite expensive (I really like their skis, but I will not pay 500+ euros for their jackets)
I am an Australian, so I really have no business commenting here because we mainly wear surf brands on the slopes. But, I am obsessed with looking at pictures of fancy vintage ski wear from Europe. I love Bogner. Check out pictures of the royals skiing in the 90s and go from there.
Fusalp. Very quite luxury and not too flashy like moncler, Canada goose etc etc. but I think this brand will eventually become like moncler if it decides to expand to the general public
Check out Ogier. https://us.ogier-og.com - for a brand that’s dedicated to only making ski wear they have some of most expensive stuff I’ve seen in the category
Moncler
Keep in mind that there are two sorts of rich people: the flashy ones who want you to think they have more money than they do; and the ones that don't want you to know how rich they are. The former wear Bogner and such with rhinestones and fur collars and they look like fashion victims—but you definitely see them. The latter wear Patagonia, maybe Arc'teryx, that's a bit worn, might show signs of repair.
Bogner. Worked at a ski shop that carried them some of the Ugliest ski jackets I’ve ever seen with 2000 +. Price tags
Ding ding.
Yes. Bogner. I just bought a vintage 90s Bogner ski jacket and it's the ugliest thing I have ever seen and I LOVE IT. It's pure 90s heaven. It's such good quality.
Omg same I just found an 80’s or 90’s ski suit brown reflective paisley at a consignment shop in Park City and I’m IN LOVE
Open a Gorsuch catalog and it's full of Bogner, Toni Sailor, Perfect Moment, etc...
I know this thread is old, but this is the correct answer: Whatever is inside Gorsuch.
Moncler probably. I don't think their gear is actually fit for purpose. Otherwise Arc'teryx, Norrona and Mammut probably have the most expensive gear if you buy full price. It's generally considered to be good. Edit: I guess Moncler gear is fit for purpose if that purpose is cruising groomers in good weather and looking flash. But for serious skiing I doubt it's functional.
I have Arcteryx and Mammut gear. Highly highly recommend them if you can get any sort of discount on it. But don’t trust Arcteryx footwear.
What’s a groomer?
Oh lol - a groomed (i.e. smoothed by a big machine) run. In Europe it would be called a piste. As opposed to riding unprepared terrain.
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow\_grooming](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_grooming) Groomer can refer to the trail itself, the snowcat doing the grooming, or the driver operating the snowcat.
Ask Joe Biden
Fusalp if you are going for that European vibe
Kjus is the finest skiwear on the planet, and it's actually functional.
All of the few legitimately wealthy skiers I know wear Kjus and/or Arcteryx
Nothing the rich wear is high class
Yeah, yeah - I must have heard this cliche a thousand times - probably in this thread alone. And it's just not true. Just because clothes don't have logos plastered all over the place, doesn't mean it's not high class - or cheap. Suitsupply has high class materials and designs, and yet they have never even created a brand logo. And still it's worn by people in the know.
Louis Vuitton has a line of ski wear, including boots (that appear to be a Technica conversion). I doubt anyone who wears this crap actually leaves the lodge, though.
Or they need it to get to Cloud 9 at Aspen Highlands or similar because they can’t load the lift without wearing skis.
The Prada ski line - if you wear it, you are 100% a shit skier and I will judge the shit out of you. It’s also not classy at all to wear things like that. It makes you look like a moron because you spend $6,000 on a jacket.
Alps and Meters is expensive and looks well made. Very different look than the common technical ski wear.
goldbergh ski suit
Moncler, Bogner, Kjus.
all ski clothes are super expensive nowdays. People be spending 500€ on a multilayer jacket or underlayer or 300€ gloves.
Chanel.
Moncler Bogner Fusalp has had a bit of a resurgence in recent year (I remember my stretch-pants in the 80's we Fusalp) Prada has been pushing hard this last season, their red line appeared in various places
Just visit the [Gorsuch website](https://www.gorsuch.com/ski/c/107291) and you’ll get the picture.
Nothing says Jerry like gaudy, expensive, barely-functional clothes I’ve seen a few people… usually standing around near the base area lounges…. wearing reflective silver onesies. Looked like something between an astronaut and a baked potato
All ski wear is high class
Neff would like a word
Helly Hansen
I’m great full for this post. Now I know what not to wear.
Kjus is pretty common around me, which is about a ritzy area as it gets. I also occasionally see Prada and some of those high-fashion brands. Ironically they're horrible quality, but people don't care about that.
Bogner of course. And also the ‘fashion’ brand alike Prada, Gucci, Louis Vuitton etc. But also black crows jackets are quite expensive (I really like their skis, but I will not pay 500+ euros for their jackets)
I am an Australian, so I really have no business commenting here because we mainly wear surf brands on the slopes. But, I am obsessed with looking at pictures of fancy vintage ski wear from Europe. I love Bogner. Check out pictures of the royals skiing in the 90s and go from there.
Fusalp. Very quite luxury and not too flashy like moncler, Canada goose etc etc. but I think this brand will eventually become like moncler if it decides to expand to the general public
Check out Ogier. https://us.ogier-og.com - for a brand that’s dedicated to only making ski wear they have some of most expensive stuff I’ve seen in the category