2021 ALPS & METERS RACE KNIT SWEATER PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The 2021 Alps & Meters Race Knit Sweater takes it's design directly from classic skiing. Initially a form of recreation reserved for men, ski racing racing’s romance and elegance came into clear view in 1931 during the first unofficial FIS World Alpine Championships and then again in 1948 during the V Winter Olympics in St. Moritz, Switzerland. 1931 marked Esme MacKinnon’s British victories in the downhill and slalom, the first for any woman and a resounding transformation of a sport finally graced and refined by female precision, style, and aplomb. Seventeen years later, inspired by MacKinnon, women compete in their first downhill and slalom events of the ’48 Winter Olympics and names such as Hedy Schlunegger of Switzerland and Gretchen Fraser of the United States would be awarded the first gold medals in the Downhill and Slalom, events respectively.

Comfortable and protective, with elements of properly knitted fiber construction and a rich yarn complexion, Alps & Meters’ Ski Race Knit conveys a story of alpine sports’ first racing personalities, their passion for skiing, and their highly fashionable taste on and off the mountain.

DESIGNED BY TRADITION

Combining softly blend yarns, total comfort, and traditional personality, this alpine sportswear garment commands a first class expression representing the pure romance of ski racing from both the past and present.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

WARM & COMFORTABLE

70% super-fine merino, 30% cashmere yarns blended for softness, form-fitting comfort and lasting durability.

High collar and fitted cuffs for additional comfort.

TRADITIONAL DESIGN

The classic V graphic recalls the Fifth Winter Olympics in St. Moritz, where the inaugural female champions were crowned in downhill and slalom.

ABOUT ALPS & METERS

"WE BELIEVE IN SIMPLE, TIMELESS ALPINE TRADITIONS"

BORN IN THE MOUNTAINS OF EUROPE.
DESIGNED IN NEW ENGLAND, USA.

Alps & Meters began with the discovery of a vintage ski sweater on a snow-filled trip to the village of Åre, Sweden. Since inception, it has been our mission to build a brand on a set of traditional values that reflect our deep appreciation for authentic alpine sport and to create timeless alpine apparel with uncompromising performance. Alps & Meters culture, stories, and products reflect the timeless, nostalgic, and rich experiences that many of us have enjoyed in mountain villages around the world. Alps & Meters products are designed by tradition. Combining natural materials, classic garment construction techniques and contemporary technologies, Alps & Meters creates garments that are tailored, technical and timeless.