Alps & Meters’ beautiful Slalom Knit women’s sweater is a modern interpretation of a classic ski staple of the winter sportswomen’s wardrobe from those days of ski trains and sophisticated après ski cocktails. Instead, however, of being done in the scratchy, stiff, wool of days gone by, this is a 70% super-fine merino, 30% cashmere blend of yarns for wonderfully soft, cozily warm, protection against the cold. The nostalgic graphic strikes on the shoulders, arms, and elbows, creates a striking piece that looks dramatic and nostalgic today. Reflect the passion of skiing personalities who pioneered a woman’s right to compete such as Penny Pitou, Andrea Mead Lawrence, and Gretchen Kunigk Fraser with a style that’s both feminine0 and absolutely athletic. The quality of this fabric, which is cashmere cosy a merino durable, with triple knit yarns on the elbows and shoulders for added durability can not be overstated. With a high collar for midwinter warmth and zip down breathability when you’re in the lodge, whether you pair this with a base layer or a pair of leggings and styling boots with its roots in the mid-20th century this is a properly knitted piece that conveys the story of alpine sports’ first female racing personalities, their passion for skiing, and their incredible fashion sense on and off the mountain.