Women's Slalom Knit Italiana
Made in Italy and crafted with 100% Italian cashmere yarns, the Slalom Knit Italiana creates an elevated expression of feminine alpine sportswear to be worn on piste or off.
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Feel
A sweater evoking the original racing knitwear worn by the first professional and recreational female skiers of the mid-20th century.
Made in Italy and crafted with 100% Italian cashmere yarns, the Slalom Knit Italiana creates an elevated expression of feminine alpine sportswear to be worn on piste or off.
Maximum Utility
Triple knit yarns on elbows and shoulders for on-mountain durability.
High, quarter-zip collar and fitted cuffs for additional comfort.
Alpine Heritage
A modern iteration of the sweaters worn by professional and recreational skiers in the mid-20th century and earlier.
Elevated Expression.
Although better known for their glamour and elegance off-piste, the mid-20th century icons of winter royalty were highly committed skiers with a true passion for the mountains. A look back at the Winter Olympic Games and training sessions of that time will reveal a world of varied and stylish sweaters worn by the world's best alpine athletes. The Alps & Meters W’s Slalom Knit Alpina Collezione seeks to evoke the passion, and downhill expertise possessed by these female alpine sport pioneers. Personalities such Penny Pitou, Andrea Mead Lawrence, and Gretchen Kunik Fraser possessed the rare combination of flair, attitude, and alpine skill which demanded unique sportswear of similar measure. Composed of equal parts personality, elegance, and self-expression while offering form fitting characteristics of comfort, Alps & Meters’ W’s Slalom Knit
Alpina Collezione is a long forgotten staple of the winter sportswomen’s wardrobe. Made in Italy and offering 100% cashmere Italian yarns, this properly knitted piece conveys the story of alpine sports’ first female racing personalities, their passion for skiing, and their luxury taste on and off the mountain.