Womens Alpine Anorak Italiana

Militaries of the late 19th century and early 20th century were closely tied to the nobility of
those eras. Long a staple within the dignified wardrobes of such high ranking figures and officers
of public society, it is not surprising then that the classic Anorak silhouette was familiar to the
royal families of the times and became one of the preferred garments of winter recreational
activities. As it is today and was then, popular culture followed the trends of those “Royals” and
their attire. Knowing full well the protective and comfortable characteristics offered by garments
of military origin, adoption of such authentic silhouettes by the first female alpinists of first
class heritage became both common and desirable to the masses. The Anorak with its refined
simplicity of purpose and styling cut an elegant figure on the mountain and when coupled with
the refined and streamline pants of the times presented the first “must have” head-to-toe look
of alpine sport fashion. Alps & Meters revisits this long-forgotten garment of skiing celebrity
with the introduction of the Women’s Alpine Anorak Loro Piana. Made in Italy and designed with
world class woolen fibers from famed Loro Piana mill, including a helmet compatible hood, and
feminine fit attributes, the Women’s Alpine Anorak Loro Piana conveys a romantic and stylish
sensibility drawn from the romance of alpine sport’s noble past.