European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - October 24, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse Ski fashion what shot and what a not clothes for the slopes Are much More than a fashion statement. They Are essential Protection against the elements ice Snow and often freezing temperatures. Quot we see Guys on the Zug Spitze when it s minus 20 degrees wearing jeans and at shirt. They Bend Over and you see naked skin Quot says Bernhard Bruckdorfer Winter sports program manager at arc Carmich. The Winter sportsman gets downright angry at this stupidity especially since arc offers a Quot variety of warm clothing to for example an adult Parka is just $4 per Day a child s Parka $2 per Day. Ski pants rent for the same rates. Quot jeans Are just not suitable for skiing Quot he says. Quot they re Cotton. They get wet and they Are very cold. And for that Price arc rental prices just can t for those who Are ready to invest in ski clothing Roland Reinhart co owner of sport team a Chain of eight sports stores in Northern Bavaria recommends products made of cortex a i tech sportswear fabric that Quot they tend to be More expensive but it s Worth it if you ski a lot Quot he says. He also stresses the need for proper clothing that offers Good Protection a and definitely Quot no in addition to comfortable and practical ski clothing can be fun and fashionable. Styles and trends change from season to season. Tight stretch pants gave Way to one piece suits. Wild flashy colors were big last year. Topsy Stanley. Manager of the Rhei main sports Center says the Santa be look is in this season. Quot it s the Indian Southwest Aztec look in Earth colors a Brown Green Gold and rust Quot she says. Quot Neon is and stretch pants Are Back. Quot they re bringing Back the Stirrup pants. Parkas Are Shorter because of poor seasons the past few years both in Europe and in the states clothing manufacturers Are being cautious she said. Quot they Are afraid of another poor season. They re getting away from the Al ski look and manufacturing clothes that look More like Street but there will be More than one look on the slopes. Sports style Magazine says this is the year when Quot it s important not to look like a traditional skier but to look out of control freestyle How does one achieve that look Quot it s the snowboarder look layering with Bulky tops Over narrow Bottoms oversized layered pieces mixed and matched Quot says Stanley. But definitely no jeans. . A amps photos Gus Schuttlor last week s meeting of the Frankfurt International ski club featured a show of ski fashions from cafes and the Wiesbaden sports Center. Above left Frederick Miller models a Multi coloured Quot freestyle Quot Pullover Parka and Matching pants in a text sized Nylon fabric that is water repellent and Windproof. Sharon Barnwell wears a one piece suit designed to retain body warmth. David Smith left wears a k2 jacket that is at Home both on and off the slopes. The pants Are reversible. No one will miss Kathy Wilson above in a two piece White Stag fluorescent outfit. The jacket with its 80 percent Down and 20 percent Waterfill Feather quilting will keep her warm. The Matching Stirrup pants Are practical and definitely Quot in Quot this season. October 24, 1990 5
