Aside from the technical requirements needed to stay insulated while in some of the coldest environments, being slope side is an opportunity to style some fabrications and items that rarely get a look in due to warmer everyday climates.

The Adidas Samba still reigns supreme, but the real intrigue lies in the avant-garde—think sculptural soles, metallic flourishes, and silhouettes that flirt with the unconventional.

As temperatures drop, the call of winter sun becomes impossible to ignore. Think breezy linen shirts, bold swimsuits, and a pair of sandals that can take you from beachside lounging to sundown cocktails.