W's Kandahar Chalet Sweater
A sophisticated & feminine knitwear staple, the W’s Kandahar Chalet Sweater reflects the elegance and panache of skiing’s first aristocratic sports clubs. Founded in 1924 in Mürren, Switzerland, the Kandahar Ski Club was founded by male & female British expatriates who came to play a pivotal role in shaping modern alpine culture on and off-piste. Cultured, tasteful, and adhering to an elegant code of conduct & dress, the women of the Kandahar Club combined skiing prowess with an apres-ski charm. A tribute to their legacy and timeless style, Alps & Meters’ Kandahar Chalet Sweater commands Italian cotton craftsmanship and a classic “club collar” with three button placket exuding authentic alpine grace & aplomb. Designed for the female sportswoman, this timeless all-seasons piece reflects the storied legacy and British heritage of the Kandahar Club and its celebrated social settings. With first class craft, its rich knit complexion the elegant cut echo the sophisticated charm of alpine club culture, where skiing and après-ski moments were celebrated with equal passion.
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Features & Benefits
Italian Craft & Quality
Made in Italy with a classic flat collar design and light & luxurious cotton fibers this Spring seasonal knit harkens back to the smart feminine alpine wardrobes of early 20th century Europe.
ALPINE TRADITION
Adopted by the Founding Female members of the Kandahar Club of Murren, Switzerland, this warm weather knit celebrates the high taste & arisocratic sensibility of alpine sport's deepest traditions.
FIT FOR SPRING & SUMMER
Fit with classic characteristics and softly cropped contours designed for tasteful casual or evening wear occasions.
THE STORY
From the grounds of Britain’s posh green grass tennis courts and polo fields, migrated the cardigan sweater. Initially modeled after the woolen waist coats of British military officers of the 1800’s, this original button down knitwear garment was designed with outerwear-like utility and often included rank or insignias at the left shoulder along with durable overlays of leather or waxed cotton in high wear areas. Sophisticated yet understated, this classic coverall was transported to the world of alpine sport at the inception of the Kandahar Club and skiing’s British invasion of Murren, Switzerland during the early 20th century. Founded by Sir Alfred Lunn in 1924, the Kandahar Ski Club is responsible for the introduction and implementation of the modern slalom and downhill alpine race formats that guide such competitions today. With a dress code reflective of their British roots, this group of alpine sportswomen were impeccably dressed and counted handsome knitwear as a wardrobe staple signaling taste, intelligence, and mountain passion.