Skicore Style 2025: How to Nail the Luxe Alpine Look This Autumn

Okay, yes, it is trending… Skicore and all things good. TikTok’s currently obsessed with heat-reactive fashion, garments that shift colour or pattern with your body heat or external warmth. People are filming themselves blasting hairdryers on their jackets and watching them transform. Listen up, snow seekers and tech lovers, if you thought ski jackets were just for Swiss slopes and fudgy hot chocolate, think again. With heat-reactive fabrics going viral and luxury brands doubling down on fashion+tech mashups, the mountains just became our new runway. Welcome to Skicore 2025, where your outerwear is more than just weatherproof, it’s mood-shifting, post-worthy, and 100% feed material.

What is Skicore, Anyway?

Let me break it to you, darling. Skicore is the après-ski meets full-on alpine couture aesthetic. Think of puffers that would hold their own in Milan, salopettes that double as streetwear, and that certain je ne sais quoi of “I just woke up in a chalet, had champagne, and caught a private jet.” It’s technical gear but make it glam.

Marie Claire even flagged polished ski-inspired fashion as one of the dominant winter trends for 2025, calling it a “polished take on ski-inspired fashion (dubbed: Skicore).” That’s the vibe we’re chasing this autumn/winter 2025. Skicore street style 2025 is the elevated sibling of après-ski dressing. It’s not about full-on neon ski suits or head-to-toe technical gear (unless you want to be a walking snowplow). It’s a little tweak and twist of alpine romance mixed with city polish.

This time, I’m going to talk about:

1. Why skicore is having a moment in AW25 (with runway, street style, and trend forecasts)
2. Show you the alpine fashion essentials that will pivot you from “tourist on skis” to “mountain glam muse” without actually doing to one
3. Give styling combos, layering hacks, brand suggestions (not sponsored at all), where to shop in the UK/EU, and how to make it you

Whether you’re planning a trip to Chamonix, vibing with ski-resort aesthetics for city life, or just want winter layering that looks extra, this guide is for you. So grab your cocoa, shrug that faux-fur collar, and let’s slalom into style.

Why Skicore Is Trending in AW25

The runway & fashion forecast signals

• According to the Marie Claire Autumn/Winter 2025 Trend Report, “après-ski style hit the runway with new polish”, designers are really blending puffers and salopettes with couture precision.
• Vogue’s Fall/Winter 2025 fashion trends call for Maximalism for Minimalists, with swishy fringe, texture, and personality dressing making waves.
• The shift towards undone elegance (i.e. slouchy, unpolished bits) also plays into skicore’s relaxed layering aesthetic.

So yes, skicore is not niche, it’s the alpine aesthetic newly made for the streets today.

Alpine Fashion Essentials for Skicore

Brace yourself for this one. I’ve created a “starter pack” for building a skicore wardrobe for you (it’s both practical and sustainable):

Item	Why It Matters	Style / Material Tips	UK / EU Options
Down or high-loft puffer jacket	Foundation layer for warmth and silhouette	Go oversized or sculpted. Look for matte nylon or technical blends. Bonus if it has a detachable hood or shearling trim.	Canada Goose, Moncler, Parajumpers, Arcteryx, or more accessible: Uniqlo U, The North Face
Sleek ski trousers / salopettes	Sharpened bottom half. Avoid shapeless snow pants	Choose wide-leg salopettes, or tapered trousers in soft shell or wool-blend. Add interior cuffs so boots don’t catch.	Mammut, Fusalp, Bogner, premium sports brands, or fashion-sport hybrids
Knit turtleneck / merino base	For insulation and rhythm	Thin merino or cashmere-blend turtlenecks are perfect. Camel, cream, soft greys, neutrals that layer well.	John Smedley, Falke, COS, local UK knit designers
Faux-fur or shearling vest / gilet	Texture, bounce, visual contrast	Cropped or mid-length, in neutral tones (ivory, oat, taupe) or a muted accent (soft blush, mushroom)	Stand Studio, Ganni, Shrimps, Maje
Oversized wool scarf / snood	Draping and warmth	Choose chunky knits or cable, fringe detail maybe, but avoid anything too scratchy.	Acne, Totême, Scottish mill scarves
Leather gloves with tech fingertips	Because cold fingers are no fun!	Go for sleek leather with touch-screen capability, or glove liners and gloves combo.	Dents, Hestra, Bang & Olufsen / tech fashion collabs
Chunky-soled boots (hiking / snowstyle)	Grit and elevation	Lug soles, waterproof leather or shearling lining, ankle or mid-calf height.	Salomon, Danner, Sorel, Veja (winter edition)
Ski-inspired accessories	Goggles, beanies, headbands, belts	Choose modern shapes, wrap-around sunglasses, colored lens goggles, quilted beanies	Oakley, Smith, local boutique brands

Style hacks for everyday:

• Layer like a pro: start with thin base, then knit, then puffer or vest. Mix textures (wool, shearling, smooth shell) so it reads luxe.
• Balance volume: if your puffer is oversized, keep trousers slimmer; if pants are chunky, let the top half breathe.
• Color palette: neutrals (cream, oatmeal, taupe, stone) and one accent (ice blue, forest green, burgundy). Too many brights will lean cartoon.
• Interior finishing: show off lining (a subtle contrast) or quilt detail, that’s the “hidden luxe.”
• Function meets fashion: zippers, pockets, cinches, detachable bits, these little details let skicore live in real life.

Outfit Combos and What to Wear Where

Let’s mix, match, and experiment. Below are scenario-based outfit ideas with pieces from that essentials list.

Look 1: Village stroll meets cameras

• Slim ski trousers in ecru shell
• Chunky-soled leather boots
• Cream cashmere turtleneck
• Mid-length down puffer (matte black)
• Oversized wool scarf draped, a cropped shearling vest over it
• Leather gloves + wrap-around sunglasses

Why it works: The monochrome neutrals elongate, the textures anchor (fur, knit, shell), and the sunglasses / gloves give alpine mood.

Look 2: Apres-ski glam (in city life)

• Salopette-style pant, high-waisted
• Lightweight fleece or merino base, maybe in a muted accent (soft forest green)
• Short cropped puffer or quilted vest
• Over-the-top wool scarf belt (wrap as a belt around waist)
• Sleek beanie + sculpted sunglasses
• Booties with shearling peeking

Tip: leave one strap of the salopette off-shoulder for slouchy aesthetic.

Look 3: Slope-to-street crossover

• Slim shell pants
• Thermal bodysuit (neutral)
• Cropped knit sweater over it
• Full-length puffer coat
• Belted at the waist (ask: do we want shape or volume?)
• Beanie + ski goggles perched on head as accessory

This one reads “I could ski but I prefer champagne by the lodge.”

Styling super hacks

• Use a satin bomber or faux-leather moto jacket over your puffer in warmer temps, gives edge.
• Let zippers or quilted seams be your detail points.
• Incorporate reflective trim / piping (just a subtle flash) for that technical-luxe look.
• If stuck indoors, ditch the outer shell but keep the knit layers and accessories so you still look cohesive.

Where to Shop & Investment vs Affordable

If you want skicore style 2025 without bleeding your bank, here’s what you can do:

• Investment / aspirational picks: Moncler, Fusalp, Bogner, Parajumpers, Canada Goose (for puffers); Totême, Stand Studio for outer layering; Hestra for gloves.
• More accessible / high street hybrids:
    • Uniqlo U / Ultra Light Down collections
    • The North Face’s fashion collabs
    • Zara’s faux shearling offerings
    • UK boutiques in the Lake District / Scottish mills for scarves
    • SNOW- or ski-sport seasonal sales (off-season discounts)
• Secondhand / resale options: Look at high-end resale for lightly used outerwear; always check insulation condition, down fill, lining.
• UK / EU considerations: focus on VAT-inclusive pricing, shipping speed. Also check European ski-outlet shops in Chamonix, Courmayeur that ship.

Extremely Important tip: build your skicore wardrobe over 2-3 seasons. Start with core pieces (puffer, knit, boots) and layer texture over time.

Conclusion

So there you have it, your 2025 skicore style guide, in all its frosty, textured glory. I hope this gets you excited to layer, mix, explore alpine cues, even in your city routine. Remember, style is personal, not prescriptive. Use this as your tool stack, not your brain cage.

If you try a skicore look (especially one you remix with your own twist), tag me on Instagram / social. I will be stalking. Here’s to slopes, sock boots, shearling scarves, and making winter dressing feel like your favourite aesthetic, not a chore.

Until next post

Love,

Jasmin