Ciao, Milano! This February, the Winter Olympics touch down in Italy’s fashion capital, setting the stage for a collision of style and sport. On the ice and the slopes, American athletes will once again be outfitted by Ralph Lauren, but what about everyone else? If there were ever a moment to bring your fashion A-game, this is it.
The Cortina Packing List
Milan is synonymous with great design, after all. Home to powerhouses like Gucci, Pucci, and Prada—many of which offer chic, functional outerwear (including ski-ready pieces). The most compelling Olympic style will strike a balance between sciura elegance and technical sport: Think luxe coats layered over performance wear, statement accessories paired with après-ski staples, and an overall look that feels equal parts festive and primed for the cold.
We’ve come up with a few outfits to get the inspiration flowing. Shop them here.
Luxe Layers
Not all heroes wear capes, but you can. Flowing wool and cashmere pair well with leggings and fashion-meets-performance snow boots for a chic and sporty-enough sideline look.
Sciura Style
Channel your inner scuria with a long shearling coat (even better if it was passed down from your grandmother) and monochromatic separates in poppy red. Quirky accessories finish the elegant yet bold look.
Pucci Girl Winter
Pucci’s printed puffer seems tailor-made for an Italian Olympics. Let the jacket be the star of the show here, and keep the rest of the look quiet.
Dolomites Doyenne
A cheery red jacket from Gucci, and a knit head scarf worn just so, bring Italian style to simple knitwear and boots.
Alpine Attitude
Prada and prints, what could be more Italian? Pair with simple bootcut denim and shearling-lined mules for the ultimate in cozy-chic.
Cabin Fever
We have two words for you: leopard shearling. Here the maximalist coat meets saturated, sporty separates for a more-is-more moment.
Postcards From the Piste
Layered knits, in the form of a striped dress and leggings, will keep you toasty beneath Moncler’s sleek fur-trimmed parka.
