Alpine Outrig Jacket Italiana

During the early 19th century year and the advent of the first Winter Olympics at the foot of Mont Blanc, Chamonix, France, skiing became a passionate undertaking for the well-do gentleman of the day. In the midst of places such as Chamonix and St. Moritz, winter sportswear was born, adopting influence from the practical military long length coats of the era which gave thoughtful consideration to naturally woolen protective fabrics, top buttoned collar
constructions, and easily accessible storage pockets. As skiing became the chosen celebrity activity of the era, the sport quickly influenced and informed the wardrobes of mountain goers throughout continental Europe inciting Vogue Magazine’s 1926 issue to state that the garments of alpine sport commanded such high taste that such pieces seen throughout the Alps were “put on in the morning and remained the same as that which one wears until dinner.” It is with reference to the traditions and history of such versatile and gentlemanly alpine sportswear that Alps & Meters introduces the Alpine Outrig Jacket Loro Piana. Built in collaboration with the storied Loro PIana mill and the very finest performance wool fibers in the world, this special Alpine Outrig Jacket presents a luxury class expression of winter protection and style born from the mountains of Italy.