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    No Ski Plans? Skicore Stills Belongs in Your Winter Wardrobe

    Stay on-piste with this season's most functional trend

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    Published 10 December 2025 In Buying Guides

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    The notion that skiwear is purely functional and only for the slopes is an outdated one. According to this season’s biggest runways,, alpine style has gone mainstream—meaning skiing novices like myself can embrace the look without ever seeing a snowflake. Enter Fair Isle knits, puffer jackets, and snoods, snowballing their way into our everyday winter wardrobes.

    Indeed, runways at Acne Studios, Moschino, Alaïa, and Lacoste championed this trend while showing how to incorporate it into daily life—proving these pieces work just as hard on the slopes as they do in the city.

    Influencer wearing a Fair Isle jumper

    (Image credit: @anoukyve)

    Although ski season has only just begun some of our favourite content creators are already channeling their alpine wardrobes. Whilst some have been pairing stirrup leggings with a minimalist Fair Isle knit and chunky winter boots, others are taking a more playful approach with chunky knits, bold knitted snoods, and contrasting snow boots for impact.

    A post shared by Blanca Miró Scrimieri (@blancamiro)

    Fortunately, there are plenty of options for investing in ski-core-inspired pieces—from iconic brands like Cordova and Moon Boots to high-street favourites such as Zara and ASOS. And let’s not forget the wealth of high-street collaborations available right now, including Perfect Moment x H&M, Jacquemus x Nike, and Skims x The North Face.

    Just as there’s no shortage of brands, there’s also a wide range of pieces to invest in—whether you’re after functional items for a busy ski trip or a more stylish après-ski approach.

    Find my expert Skicore edit below.

    Shop Skicore

    Rounded Sleeve Faux Fur Jacket

    Na-kd
    Rounded Sleeve Faux Fur Jacket
    £110
    £109.95 AT NA-KD

    Cable Knit Fair Isle Crew Neck Jumper

    M&S
    Cable Knit Fair Isle Crew Neck Jumper
    £38
    £38 AT M&S

    Wave Mask Oversized Aviator-Style Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses

    LOEWE EYEWEAR
    Wave Mask Oversized Aviator-Style Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses
    £410£246
    £246 ( WAS £410) AT NET-A-PORTER

    Crease-Front Stirrup Leggings - Black

    H&M
    Crease-Front Stirrup Leggings - Black
    £23
    £22.99 AT H&M

    Numéro Neuf Mini - Merino Ecru

    Polène
    Numéro Neuf Mini - Merino Ecru
    £420
    £420 AT POLÈNE

    stories,

    & Other Stories
    Faux Fur Hat
    £57 AT & OTHER STORIES

    Icon Low 2 Lace-Up Nylon Snow Boots - Xs

    Selfridges
    Icon Low 2 Lace-Up Nylon Snow Boots - Xs
    £120
    £85 AT SELFRIDGES

    Vince Knitted Balaclava | One Size

    Vince
    Knitted Balaclava
    £182
    £182 AT FARFETCH

    Nour Hammour Joni Coat

    Nour Hammour
    Joni shearling coat
    £2,145 AT NET-A-PORTER

    Setesdal Fringed Fair Isle Merino Wool and Cashmere-Blend Sweater

    WE NORWEGIANS
    Setesdal Fringed Fair Isle Merino Wool and Cashmere-Blend Sweater
    £400
    £400 AT NET-A-PORTER

    "the Slim Cuff 25"" Relaxed-Fit Mid-Rise Stretch-Woven Jogging Bottoms" - Xs

    Selfridges
    Relaxed-Fit Mid-Rise Stretch-Woven Jogging Bottoms
    £102
    £102 AT SELFRIDGES

    Downtown Shearling Knee-High Boots Black/beige

    Toteme - INT
    Downtown Shearling Knee-High Boots
    €1030
    £990 AT TOTEME

    Tignes Hooded Belted Ski Jacket

    CORDOVA
    Tignes Hooded Belted Ski Jacket
    £1087£653
    £653 AT NET-A-PORTER

    Wool-Alpaca Blend Skirt – Brown – Women – Arket Gb

    ARKET
    Wool-Alpaca Blend Skirt
    £85
    £85 AT ARKET

    Sister Jane Malone Faux Fur Shawl in Chocolate Brown

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    Sister Jane Malone Faux Fur Shawl in Chocolate Brown
    £45
    £45 AT ASOS

    Clementine Softspun Cable Knit Pullover

    Free People
    Clementine Softspun Cable Knit Pullover
    £268
    £268 AT FREE PEOPLE

    Wool Jacket

    Stella McCartney
    Wool Jacket
    £2790£1953
    £1,953 (WAS £ 2,790) AT MYTHERESA

    Jacquard Seamless Thermolite® Core Ski Collection Thermal Leggings

    ZARA
    Jacquard Seamless Thermolite® Core Ski Collection Thermal Leggings
    £26
    £25.99 AT ZARA

    Aeyde shearling boots

    Aeyde
    Paul shearling ankle boots
    £560 AT NET-A-PORTER

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    Throughout her career, Sofia's work has ranged from in-depth interviews with industry experts and high-profile celebrities to creative production for editorial cover shoots and red-carpet coverage. Born in Mexico and raised in five countries, Sofia's multicultural upbringing has fed into her interest in international markets, leading her fashion week coverage across London, Milan, Paris, New York, and Copenhagen.

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