The vintage trend isn't limited to the catwalks: it's also taking hold in the mountains. More and more ski resorts and events are bringing back the retro-ski style , a blend of fun, nostalgia, and creativity.
🏔️ Avoriaz
Founded in the 1960s, Avoriaz is a resort emblematic of futuristic and 1970s architecture. Today, it cultivates its retro image with its wooden buildings and festive events. According to L'Équipe (2023), Avoriaz attracts a young clientele, appreciative of vintage and the offbeat “après-ski” atmosphere.
🎉 La Folie Douce (Val d'Isère, Méribel, etc.)
La Folie Douce has become a veritable institution for festive ski aperitifs. Le Figaro (2022) describes it as “the perfect mix between an open-air nightclub and a catwalk of neon vintage looks.” Skiers come as much for the music as to show off their original outfits.
🏁 The Meije Derby
Created in 1989, the Derby de la Meije is a legendary race where fun takes precedence over performance. France 3 Régions reports that many participants come in costumes or retro suits to celebrate the collective spirit and the freedom of the mountains.
👑 St. Moritz
An iconic resort in the Swiss Alps, St. Moritz combines luxury with historic heritage. According to Vogue (2021), the return of retro style is evident in après-ski looks inspired by '80s archives: oversized down jackets, colorful jumpsuits, vintage glacier goggles.
👉 Wearing a Fuzance jumpsuit in these resorts means both integrating into this retro atmosphere and asserting a unique and modern style.
📚 Sources :
- L'Équipe – Avoriaz, a cult and retro resort
- Le Figaro – La Folie Douce and the festive ski aperitif
- France 3 Régions – The Derby de la Meije, a race like no other
- Vogue – The return of vintage après-ski style