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Alp(l)ine
Pure mountain air
Words Alessandra Albarello
06/11/2024
The jagged profile of the Alps, the pure and rarefied mountain air, the silence, the unspoiled nature. An experience to be lived with technical and essential ski goggles (and more) to tackle the slopes in style. The snow is waiting for us.
Charlotte Perriand loved and respected the mountains so much that she even designed prefabricated mountain shelters, in addition to the residential complex Les Arcs in Savoie?essential, minimalist, and functional architectures fully integrated into nature. She often said it was better to spend a day in the sun than dusting useless objects... A famous image from 1930 depicts her enjoying a perfect sunny day, seen from behind, bare-chested, after one of her countless hikes. In the background, the jagged silhouette of the Alps, almost the same as the one winding along the adjustable elastic band of Montblanc's MB0380S model, a brand that has made Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps, its emblem?an unmistakable hallmark of a comfortable style dedicated to luxury, starting from the legendary and exclusive Meisterstück fountain pen. The MB0380S is a mask that guarantees maximum performance and protection, thanks in part to the photochromatic lens that quickly adapts to varying light intensities.
There are many options for those who don?t want to compromise on style even on the ski slopes, especially those most famous ones, which carry a special and exclusive atmosphere. This is exemplified by Any Di's Mountain Glamour collection (in the opening photo), a German company offering practical and fun SunCover cases for glasses that can be easily attached to bags, waist packs, and more, keeping them always within reach. The Mountain Goggles model features a trompe l?oeil design that reproduces a ski mask with a lens reflecting the snowy peaks of the mountains... Fashion and sport intertwine in Tom Ford's FT1124 ski goggles, which are essential yet recognizable. An iconic model with interchangeable magnetic lenses, now offered in new colors this year. Meanwhile, Hedi Slimane reinterpreted the classic ski mask for Celine with the unisex CL40302 model featuring mirrored silver lenses, using an elegant black-and-white contrast: the white logo stands out on both the glossy black frame and the adjustable elastic band.
In contrast, the Chloé logo is embossed on the elastic band of the Cassidy model, available in red and white, suitable for women who love skiing and respect nature, perfectly aligning with the brand?s philosophy of sustainability. The DiorAlps M3U ski mask from Dior is decidedly exclusive, part of the capsule collection of clothing and accessories that Maria Grazia Chiuri dedicated to winter sports, where technical expertise, tailoring, and functionality meet. With a matte blue frame, thermoformed foam structure for a perfect fit, adjustable elasticized band with silicone inserts, and three interchangeable and removable lenses (one mirrored gray, one anti-fog rose, and one with Dior Oblique Blue pattern), this model surely would have pleased Charlotte Perriand as well. We are certain of it.