Where to find the best skiwear for kids
It's nearly ski season - and these are the best brands for kids' ski clothes.
For the cutest styles: Dinoski
Dinoski's unisex, animal-themed all-in-ones are a real favourite on the slopes - and they just happen to photograph beautifully, too. Each piece is designed with substance as well as style: extra padding protects easily bruised knees and elbows from tumbles in the snow, head-to-toe insulation and a fleece-lined collar ensure kids stay extra snug and spandex thumb mitts and an elasticated boot cover lining tick those attention-to-detail boxes. The brand's got eco-credentials to boot, using recycled plastic bottles to make the fabric as well as eco-friendly dyes?. You can also stock up on helmet covers, beanies, joggers and hoodies to add more of the cute animal motifs to your child's wardrobe - and they've recently launched kids' face masks, too.
Best high street meets hi-tech: Polarn O. Pyret
Swedish brand Polarn O. Pyret has a limited collection of kids' ski staples including jackets, trousers, thermals and accessories and they are, quite simply, fabulous. And functional - just check out the waterproof shell and fleece combos, which popper into each other for easy layering. Fabrics used include recycled polyester and plastic water bottles. The brand launched PO.P Repairs last year, a free service available to any customers who made an outerwear purchase - it doesn't matter when or how used the item is. The programme offers free repairs to fix broken zips and replace poppers - ideal for rebooting a worn-out child's ski ensemble.
Read more ...Best designer skiwear: Alex and Alexa
If you're looking for a one-stop shop to stock up on ALL the top designer skiwear brands, then look no further than Alex and Alexa, which has technical and high-fashion skiwear from the likes of Spyder, Poivre Blanc, Fusalp, Bogner, Kuling, Moncler and – our current obsession – Chamonix-born brand Perfect Moment. You'll also find all of the accessories you could want, like Moon Boots – a chalet essential, non? – ski goggles and visors.
Read more ...Best unisex: Muddy Puddles
With colourful prints and patterns across their range of scampsuits, jackets, salopettes, thermals and accessories, Muddy Puddles' unisex designs will kit out kids of all ages this ski season. These items also happen to be great (and well-priced) for wet and cold days in London - and it's another sustainable brand. It's currently up to 60% off.
Read more ...Best all-in-ones: Kuling at Babyshop
Fab Swedish brand Kuling designs active outerwear that's windproof, waterproof and breathable, with extra padding to protect those little bodies. Even better? It's all machine washable and comes in every gorgeous colour and print you can think of. Babyshop is also your go-to for ski salopettes from top brands like The North Face, Spyder, Bergans, Patagonia and more.
Read more ...Best jackets: Boden
When it comes to stylish, well-priced clothes that work for London's coldest climes and the ski slopes, Boden's got you covered. Look out for rainbow-hued padded coats and all-weather jackets, starting at £52.
Read more ...Best for prints: Mini Rodini
Whatever your penchant for prints, Swedish brand Mini Rodini delivers, so your baby won't blend into the crowd (how can they in their animal print fleece trousers)? The all-in-ones combine waterproof technical fabric for the ultimate in warmth and breathability with insanely adorable prints.
Read more ...Best secondhand skiwear options
Skiwear can be pricy, and if you're not sure you're going to be skiing season after season, you may want to seek out secondhand options or alternatives: Ski de Rouge in Clapham is where those in-the-know head for deals on children's secondhand skiwear.
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