It’s no secret that today’s most prominent fashion brands aren’t just selling clothes—they’re building worlds. By expanding their reach through limited-edition drops, collaborations, and events, influential
designers are embracing new customers and finding different ways to engage with shoppers. As a result, new ideas aren’t limited to the runways. In the case of Dior, this season isn’t defined simply by their Fall/Winter 2025-26 collection. The fashion house has also envisioned their customer on the slopes and designed a capsule collection specifically for ski (and après-ski) adventures.

DiorAlps is a line that marries technical performance with luxe comfort and designer details. Initially launched by former creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri in 2021, this year’s iteration of the line is inspired by getaways to the mountains. It includes a belted puffer jacket (complete with a high collar), reversible vest, and boots designed to make wearers look sophisticated in the snow. There are also wraparound sunglasses, and branded ski goggles that come with three interchangeable, magnetic
lenses. They include a mirrored lens, an anti-fog option, and one for sun protection.

For those who are less inclined to take on winter sports, DiorAlps offers pieces for a cozier approach to the season. Plush, cashmere knits—like their zip-up cardigan or blanket—feature the brand’s Cannage motif. The quilted, linear pattern is inspired, in part, by the Eiffel Tower. It first appeared in Christian Dior’s Fall/Winter 1951 haute couture collection and has been continuously used by his successors. Another archival touch is a graphic logo created in 1971 by Marc Bohan, the house’s longest- serving artistic director. It was pulled from the Dior archives and is used again on sweaters and wide-legged denim for this latest launch.

Other accessories include gloves, toques, scarves, and bags, all covered in the brand’s Oblique print. Designed in 1967 by Marc Bohan, it slants the letters in Dior to create a subtle pattern. Shearling also plays a large role in the Italian-made collection, where it’s used to line bags, loafers, and sneakers. It even covers a baseball cap. To round out Dior’s vision of a lavish winter break, they’ve also included backpacks and a travel kit (two pouches, a passport holder, cardholder, and luggage tag), proving they’re considering their clientele’s experience from departure to return.

Emblazoned in recognizable branding, the clothes are largely cream, beige, blue, and black. They’re contemporary, but never loud. What stands out from this collection are the technical elements and sporty touches, yet the proportions are still distinctly Dior. Elements such as an exaggerated collar or cinched waist echo some of the label’s earliest design codes. Dior—which is now led by creative director Jonathan Anderson—has a history of dressing up for winter. The house’s previous lifestyle collections have included pieces intended for snowy sports. Now, Dior delivers a complete wardrobe that takes customers from the lift to the fireside chaise, no trip to the Alps required.

Feature image courtesy of Dior.