From the Slopes to the Streets: Winter 2025’s Outdoor Styles for the Refined Adventurer
As fall ushers in cooler days and vibrant foliage, it’s time to embrace outdoor activities with style. Winter 2025 Trending Outdoor Styles brings some of the most exciting collaborations between fashion houses and outdoor brands. This season’s trend embraces high fashion with rugged functionality. Collections from Ganni, The North Face, and Maison Margiela ensure that style doesn’t have to be sacrificed for performance.
AVANT-GARDE OUTDOORS
Avant-Garde Outdoors brings high fashion into rugged terrain, challenging the notion of what outdoor apparel should look like. This trend incorporates experimental designs, unique materials, and bold aesthetics. A favorite for those seeking a cutting-edge look. With innovative fabrics and striking silhouettes, Avant-Garde Outdoors merges the worlds of fashion and performance.
Collections such as the Maison Margiela x Salomon collaboration exemplify this trend, reimagining outdoor footwear with unconventional designs that are both functional and fashion-forward. This trend speaks to fashion-conscious adventurers who want to make a statement: trail-ready pieces that could easily transition to a city environment.
REFINED PERFORMANCE
Refined Performance takes outdoor wear to a new level by merging elegance with functionality. This trend caters to adventurers who value high-quality pieces that look as good as they perform. Imagine sleek, streamlined silhouettes crafted from premium materials—pieces that are as fitting on rugged trails as they are at an upscale après-ski lounge. With a focus on clean lines, muted tones, and luxurious details, Refined Performance offers durable, sophisticated options for those who appreciate resilience wrapped in style.
A standout in this trend is Ogier, a brand that combines expert craftsmanship with polished, functional designs. Known for its luxury ski and outdoor wear, Ogier’s creations exude understated elegance. The brand’s use of top-tier materials and attention to detail make it a go-to for those seeking both performance and style in their outdoor attire. Each piece from Ogier aligns perfectly with the essence of Refined Performance. It’s the ideal choice for a wardrobe that balances adventure with sophistication.
TECHNICAL GORPCORE
The Winter 2025 Trending Outdoor style “Gorpcore” prioritizes functionality. Here the focus is utilitarian design with technical fabrics. This look is for those who seek performance-driven outdoor wear with a minimalist, urban edge, perfect for venturing into nature or exploring the city.
The North Face joins forces with Japanese brand Undercover, led by Jun Takahashi, in their third “Soukuu” collaboration. This capsule features windproof sweatshirts, jackets, and pants designed for trekking and mountaineering. Equipped with moisture-repellent and insulating technologies, the bicolor designs come with adjustable straps and reflective bands. The collection, launched on October 31 on The North Face’s website
RAINY-DAY WORKWEAR
Fall calls for sturdy workwear-inspired outfits that can withstand the rain without sacrificing style. This trend blends classic workwear aesthetics with functional rainproof materials, giving a stylish edge to rainy-day essentials.
Denim brand Lee collaborates with Swedish rainwear brand Stutterheim to reinterpret workwear pieces in water-resistant fabrics. Highlights include the “Storm Rider” jacket in a waterproof version, light blue rain trenches, and overalls with a handy kangaroo pocket. Accessories like rain hats and indigo tote bags add practical flair. This capsule is available on Lee’s website and in select stores, including its flagship in Paris.
MILITARY-INSPIRED STREETWEAR
Military-inspired fashion remains strong in Winter 2025 Trending Outdoor Styles. With pieces fusing utility and style, expect details like structured silhouettes, durable fabrics, and bold, practical accents. Italian brand C.P. Company teams up with Japanese designer Junya Watanabe for a collection reimagining military classics.
The highlight is a reinterpreted fishtail parka, featuring Watanabe’s signature “Explorer” hood and a striking orange lining. Made with water-resistant nylon and insulated with Primaloft padding, this piece is available at select C.P. Company stores and retailers globally.
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