Aspen Abroad - Cortina d’Ampezzo
The Italian Lesson
Cortina has a specific way of humbling people. You arrive thinking you know how to dress for the mountains. Then you see how the Italians do it. And you realize you’ve been doing it wrong your entire life. Everyone here is watching, always, and they’ve already decided if you belong or if you’re just visiting. The difference is in the details.
First, Define the Silhouette
The Katze Suit is for when you actually want to ski. One unbroken line from collar to ankle. The kind of streamlined silhouette Italians have been perfecting since the fifties. No pockets interrupting the shape. No zippers where they don’t need to be. Just you, the hill, and nothing in between. Shop the Katze Suit.
Then, Layer with Intention
The Après Vous Turtleneck is the answer to a question most people don’t know how to ask. What do you wear that works at 2,000 meters and also at the table two hours later? Merino that breathes. A cut that flatters. And the kind of quiet luxury that makes people wonder where you got it. Shop the Après Vous Turtleneck.
Complete with Warmth
The Calypso Down Jacket holds its shape regardless of what you’re doing or where you’re standing. Italians understand something about jackets that most don’t. Structure matters more than warmth. You can always add layers. You can’t add a silhouette. Shop the Calipso Down Jacket.
Finally, Make a Statement
The Slopeside Puffer makes an entrance before you do. Oversized in the way that only works when it’s intentional. Warm in a way that doesn’t apologize for taking up space. This is what you wear when you want everyone on Corso Italia to know you’ve arrived. Shop the Slopeside Puffer.
Your Cortina Essentials
Cortina rewards people who show up knowing exactly what they’re doing. Everyone else just looks cold. Shop the full Cortina edit.
Nobody teaches you these things. You either notice them or you don’t. But once you start moving at their pace, once you stop fighting the timing and let the day unfold the way Cortina wants it to, everything gets easier. The locals can tell when someone’s figured it out. And they respect it. Shop the Cortina Collection.
