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What To Buy This Week: The Alpine Après Ski

With snow beginning to dust the Alps, what better way to dress for the slopes than by channelling cinematic style with a modern aesthetic? You might be rocketing downhill but your style credentials will only be on the up…

Words Anna Prendergast

Chapal for The Rake USAAF Leather Jacket

Helmut Dantine’s character in Northern Pursuit is one so timelessly dressed that if you removed him from the Warner Bros. production and placed him at, say, London Fashion Week, he would look perfectly in his element; black beanie, tailored trousers, nonchalantly knotted scarf. The show-stopper, however, is the heroic leather jacket with fur collar and military detailing – not dissimilar to the one you see here. Our collaboration with Chapal is just as timeless, but with mouton doré collar, camo-print satin lining, butter-soft sheep's leather and ribbed extremities, I’d be willing to bet it is considerably more luxurious if not just as badass. £2675.00, shop.TheRake.com.

The Elder Statesman Striped Cashmere Jumper

Clean and minimalistic, this cashmere jumper is a refreshing antidote to the Fair Isle patterns and chunky knits of the Christmas season. The Elder Statesman provides a rakishly retro vibe with red racing stripes on an off-white canvas, which brings a clean, sporty aesthetic to your holiday capsule wardrobe. In exceptionally soft cashmere, it makes for the perfect layer to pack for your winter getaway, equally wearable with a collared shirt and tailored trousers or with salopettes and mittens (see Kirk Douglas in The Heroes of Telemark). £760.00, www.mrporter.com.

Emporio Armani Wool Blend Tailored Trousers

Armani’s “tech-tailoring” is breaking down barriers between comfort, function and form, and these razor sharp trousers are no exception. Charcoal grey has long been the most sophisticated neutral on the block, and the high-waisted style is undeniably flattering, as demonstrated by Gregory Peck in 1946’s Spellbound. Combined with gently tapered legs and laser-cut tape detailing, the effect is that of an elongated silhouette, which will streamline both your look and your schuss. £270.00, www.armani.com.

Barton Perreira Gazarri Aviator Style Acetate and Gold Tone Sunglasses

Crafted in Japan, Barton Perreria’s attention to detail is finely tuned with classic tortoishell acetate framed in brushed gold-tone metal. Take inspiration from Michael Caine (whose sunnies have always been a signature) and Robert Redford in Downhill Racer, the film that is said to have inspired the actor to invest in a whole ski resort in Utah. These shades have 100% UV protection which means there’s really no excuse not to make the most of the snow and work on that ski glow. £480.00, www.mrporter.com.

Immunocologie Night Protection

Speaking of glow, if the sun and après ski is taking its toll on your skin, apply a touch of Immuncologie’s Night Protection cream and thank me later. The compact jar and long-lasting product within means it’s well worth the investment and fits easily in a carry-on. It might not cure your hangover, but tell-tale signs of long-haul flights, late nights and one too many glasses of mulled wine become a thing of the past as the cream works its magic, making the skin tone more even, neutralising discolouring and plumping the epidermis. It also has a lovely botanical smell which will remind you of your holiday even when you’re back on home soil. $250.00, www.immuncologie.com.

Dunhill Cadogan Leather 4oz Pocket Flask

A covert pocket flask for picnics in the peaks is undoubtedly an essential when temperatures begin to drop and you need a little warming from the inside out. Take the chill off with a measure of your chosen whisky in Dunhill’s Cadogan stainless steel model; the engine turned guilloche-effect lid and grained leather casing of which has enduring tactile appeal, and will only look better with age. £150.00, www.dunhill.com.

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What To Buy This Week: The Alpine Après Ski

Chapal for The Rake USAAF Leather Jacket

The Elder Statesman Striped Cashmere Jumper

Emporio Armani Wool Blend Tailored Trousers

Barton Perreira Gazarri Aviator Style Acetate and Gold Tone Sunglasses

Immunocologie Night Protection

Dunhill Cadogan Leather 4oz Pocket Flask

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