Luxe Looks For Chinese New Years

It’s the Year of the Snake, you know what that means? It’s time to celebrate!

For those unfamiliar with the Lunar New Year, each animal representative symbolises different hopes, prayers and ambitious for the year ahead, with the Year of the Snake representing hopes for happiness and good luck–which is exactly how we hope that everyone’s feeling this Chinese New Year.

But the thought of a snake also brings a few other things to mind: Snakes are sleek, powerful and agile. So this Lunar New Year we wanted to highlight a few retail goods that we feel fit the bill of a snake, while also highlighting a few of our luxe, high-end options to celebrate the affluent, luxurious Chinese high-end fashion market.

Here’s a few of our favourites:

High-End Hard-Goods

Sprinkle some glitter on your plans this Lunar New Year…

FACTION X Eileen Gu: Year of the Wood Dragon

The year of the dragon may be coming to an end, but whether its the year of the dragon, snake or pig, it’s always a year worth celebrating Eileen Gu. One of the best freeskiers ever, American-Chinese Gu, has one of the most prolific careers around the world at the moment – and, one of the most prolific pro model’s on the market. Gold-plated dragons? Iconic. 

SPECS

Base: Polar/Ash Core

Edge: XL 2.5mm Edges

Style: All-mountain

PERKS

+ Epic artwork made by Colorado-base artist, skier, and community leader, Elsa Grace.

+ Made with recycled materials

+ Mustache Flex

Whitespace: Montano

Get the ‘Predator’ heat map perspective surrounding your feet with the Whitespace Montano. A surf-inspired shape that’ll have you tearing through powder like it’s nothing, the Montano will help unleash your full riding potential.

SPECS

Profile: Directional Hybrid Camber

Base: Sintered Base

Core: Poplar and Balsa

 

PERKS

+ Cool top-sheet graphic

+ Awesome all-rounder perfect for all kinds of riding

+ A pow ripper

Burton: Felix Step On Boot w/ Step On Bindings

Discover the ease of Step On bindings! Simply step into the binding and you’re all good to ride – no straps needed (allowing your boots to be extra on display). Stylish, ultra-convenient and potentially the easiest snowboard boot to put on–there’s a reason the Felix has quickly become one of Burton’s biggest sellers.

SPECS

Mountain System: EST

Hi-Back: DialFLAD Kickback Hammock

Warranty:

All Burton binding baseplates are backed by a LIFETIME WARRANTY and Burton straps and hi-backs are backed by a one-year warranty from date of purchase.

 

PERKS

+ Easy to use and time-efficient

+ Perfect for older riders who don’t want to bend over every 10 minutes to strap in

+ Adjustable lean

+ Channel Mounting Compatible

 

BUXE Retail Picks

Luxe, but on a buget….buxe.

Sorel: Tivoli IV Tall W

A pair of Sorel’s are like a good pair of Dr Martens–you’ll have them for life. Durable, functional and stylish all-in-one, the Tivoli’s are an essential purchase for anyone wanting to stylize their winter wardrobe.

SPECS

Durability: PU-treated waterproof leather mudguard

Material: Waterproof suede

Insulation: Chillproof 100g insulation

Water-Repellent: Pfashfree

PERKS

+ Lightweight

+ Removable in-sole

+ Sorel original high-traction moulded rubber sole

Patagonia: Nano Puff Jacket

Just do it. We know you’ve been considering getting that Patagucci jacket for a while now…why not pick one up while you’re in Niseko?

SPECS

Material: Recycled polyester

Weight: 337g

Insulation: 60-g PrimaLoft Gold Insulation 

PERKS 

+ Packable – comes with carry bag

+ P.U.R.E – produced with reduced emissions

+ Made with 100% recycled polyester 

OAKLEY: Flex Scape Glasses 

Look fast, futuristic and see through the BS in these audacious Oakley glasses/goggles. They may not be for everyone, but sometimes that’s the risk we need to take to embrace individualism. And, if there are any haters, you’ll be able to spot them from a mile away thanks to their enhanced field of view.

SPECS

Frame Size: Enhance field of view

Lens Type: PRIZM Lens Technology

Helmet Compatible: Yes

 PERKS

+ You won’t be looking like anyone else on the mountain

 

Beyond Medals: Fullzip Jacket 2L

Get party rockin’ on the slopes this winter with Beyond Medals vibrant ‘Fullzip’ Jacket’ fit. Providing both the funk and the functionality, the Fullzip offers up one of the most stylish, yet functional, riding fits on the market.

SPECS

Waterproof: Up to 15,000mm

Moisture Permeability: 15,000mg/m2/24hr level

Fit: Oversized

PERKS

+ A fun design! 

+ Perfect for mountain exploring

+ Sleeve pocket for you lift pass!

Boujee Options To Stylize The Groms

Cause you’re never too young to keep up with fashion trends!

VOLCOM: ACD TODDLER ONE PIECE

What’s the point in looking luxe and steezy if your little one is walking around in a fit from Uniqlo? Stylize their wardrobe this winter with this cool acid-wash jacket and have the groms looking so cool that you end up envious of their style.

SPECS

Durability: V Science 2-ply recycled blend plain weave

Practicality: Durable fabric with reinforced knees and seat

PERKS

+ Zippered Chest pocket

+ Detachable helmet compatible hood

+ External waist adjustment

+ Inner audio button hole

Patagonia: Baby Down Vest

A baby in Patagonia? Adorable. Give me all you have in stock.

SPECS

Material: 100% post consumer recycled nylon

Insulation: Compressible 700-fill-power, 100% down

PERKS

+ Packable, with bag included 

+ Perfect for layering

+ Lightweight with added mobility

The Cream Of The Crop: Luxe High-End Picks:

What you’re really after this Chinese New Years…

Moncler: Malenco Giubutto

Don’t just dabble in the luxe yeti look, live the luxe yeti look with a huge, wooly, jacket made out of the same high-end shearling wool. Trust us, if you’re looking for a statement piece, it’s the Malenco Giubbotto.

SPECS

Material: Recycled polyester

Weight: 337g

Insulation: 60-g PrimaLoft Gold Insulation 

PERKS 

+ Packable – comes with carry bag

+ P.U.R.E – produced with reduced emissions

+ Made with 100% recycled polyester 

Moncler: Gaia High Shearling

Looking to complete the yeti look? Crafted from precious, long-haired shearling, these quintessential Moncler boots provide a warm nylon lining, padded waterproof membrane and a whopping calf length of 94cm. If you’re wanting the luxe yeti look this winter, the Gaia High’s will have you dazzling.

SPECS

Durability: PU-treated waterproof leather mudguard

Material: Waterproof suede

Insulation: Chillproof 100g insulation

Water-Repellent: Pfashfree

PERKS

+ Lightweight

+ Removeable in-sole

+ Sorel original hight traction moulded rubber sole

Moncler: Maipo Giubutto

Possibly the most recognisable Moncler item worldwide, there’s no declaration of high-end fashion quite like the Moncler Maipo. Sleek, stylish, slim fitting, the Maipo is designed for the aesthetically minded, while still having a tonne of perks for the performance inclined, like a water-repellant nylon fabric to repel any spilt champagne at your post-ski après. 

SPECS

Frame Size: Enhance field of view

Lens Type: PRIZM Lens Technology

Helmet Compatible: Yes

 PERKS

+ You won’t be looking like anyone else on the mountain

 

Moncler: Bucket Hat

When is a fuzzy, fur bucket hat not stylish? Never.

SPECS

Waterproof: Up to 15,000mm

Moisture Permeability: 15,000mg/m2/24hr level

Fit: Oversized

PERKS

+ A fun design! 

+ Perfect for mountain exploring

+ Sleeve pocket for you lift pass!

Looking for a few last minute luxe options for this Lunar New Year? Check out our Rhythm operated Moncler Niseko store to find all the best in high-end mountainwear fashion! That not your style? Duck next door to our Rhythm Summit store!

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