CORDOVA 2026/27: The New Language of Ski Chic

Skiing is as much the thrill of the descent as it is the aesthetic universe built around it. There is something in the alpine ritual that transcends hours on the slopes: the morning’s first coffee, knit layers peeking out from beneath a technical jacket, sunglasses braving the snow’s glare, and that end-of-day moment when ski boots give way to a pair of après-ski boots. The mountain has its own visual language, and clothing is an essential part of it.

For decades, ski imagery has oscillated between two worlds: technical innovation, engineered for the most demanding conditions, and an alpine elegance rooted in the golden age of winter tourism. Tailored silhouettes, one-piece suits, unexpected color pairings, and garments that feel as at home on a St. Moritz piste as they do on the pages of a fashion magazine.

It is precisely in this territory that CORDOVA belongs.

Founded in 2016 by Jane and Cody Seim, the American brand was born with a clear vision: to create skiwear that answers the demands of the sport without sacrificing a distinct aesthetic identity. Its starting point was not solely functionality, but also the visual history of the mountain. Jane Seim, a photographer by training, delved into the codes of alpine fashion from the 1960s and 1970s, when skiing became one of the favored stages of the winter jet set. From that era, she revived clean lines, tailoring, and a way of dressing that viewed the descent as an extension of personal style.

A decade dressing the mountain

The story of CORDOVA begins with an absence in the market. For its founders, skiwear offered technical solutions, but rarely an aesthetic proposition on par with the experience they both associated with the mountain. The answer was to develop a collection of women’s suits defined by a recognizable silhouette, meticulous construction, and an approach to technical outerwear closer to fashion design.

The project found its place in the international luxury market, contributing to a dialogue where snow apparel ceases to be a purely athletic category and integrates into the contemporary wardrobe.

Its identity is defined by precise proportions, the prominence of one-piece suits, and a palette alternating mineral tones, saturated colors, and graphic pairings. It is not about literally transplanting streetwear to the snow, but about striking a balance between silhouette, protection, and freedom of movement.

In that sense, the ski suit occupies a central place in its language. Rather than the conventional jacket-and-pant pairing, the one-piece draws a continuous silhouette and turns the technical ensemble into a style statement. It is a garment that references the alpine imagery of another era, yet finds its purpose in the demands of modern skiing.

The same philosophy extends to jackets, pants, and base layers. Each element is part of a wardrobe system designed to accompany the skier throughout the day and maintain aesthetic coherence far beyond the slopes.

The new 2026/27 collection

Today, CORDOVA presents its new collection for the 2026/27 season. The women’s collection once again places ski silhouettes at the heart of its creative universe, with suits, technical pieces, and layers designed to build an alpine wardrobe beyond the slopes.

The codes that define the brand’s identity remain, from tailored proportions to a refined focus on color and texture. The result is a collection that explores distinct interpretations of mountain attire without losing sight of the balance between design and functionality.

A decade after its founding, CORDOVA continues to develop its distinctive vision of alpine fashion. Here is our selection for the season.

THE SKIAAR EDIT

01 — THE MYOKO INDIGO

Myoko Ski Suit — Indigo Gingham

The ski suit takes center stage with Myoko, a silhouette reclaiming the codes of classic alpine dressing through a contemporary lens. Its design focuses on form, while the gingham print introduces a graphic dimension that stands out against the snow.

SHOP THE LOOK: ⁠Myoko Ski Suit — Indigo Gingham

02 — THE MYOKO BONE

Myoko Ski Suit — Bone Plaid

Light tones find their natural setting on the snow. In its Bone Plaid version, Myoko embraces a brighter aesthetic, where the plaid pattern brings depth without disrupting the chromatic harmony. An interpretation of the alpine suit that blends retro references with a contemporary silhouette.

SHOP THE LOOK: ⁠Myoko Ski Suit — Bone Plaid

03 — THE NOZAWA

Nozawa Jacket

The mountain also has its own uniform off the slopes. With its shearling texture and structured silhouette, Nozawa introduces a more relaxed take on alpine dressing. A piece that finds its place between the chalet and the hotel, when outerwear becomes the focal point of the look.

SHOP THE LOOK: ⁠Nozawa Jacket

04 — THE SORA

Sora Henley Base

Crafted from extrafine merino wool, the Sora set pairs a slim ribbed top with matching pants. The Henley collar introduces a classic detail, while its close-fitting silhouette layers seamlessly beneath technical garments. Available in shades such as bone, chocolate, and ecru, it is a base layer that transcends functional utility to become an integral part of the styling.

SHOP THE LOOK: ⁠Sora

05 — THE TELLURIDE

Telluride Ski Suit

Alpine tailoring finds new expression in Telluride, a suit pairing a sophisticated appearance with technical materials engineered for the mountain. Its silhouette evokes classic ski imagery and translates it into a contemporary reading, where texture and proportions take center stage.

SHOP THE LOOK: ⁠Telluride Ski Suit

06 — THE VOLTA

Volta Ski Suit

Defined by sharp lines and a marked waist, Volta embraces a silhouette focused on the precision of the cut. Its technical construction coexists with a streamlined aesthetic, while the belt adds a structural detail that elongates the figure. A contemporary interpretation of the ski suit where design and functionality share equal prominence.

SHOP THE LOOK: ⁠Volta Ski Suit

07 — THE CORDOVA OTB

CORDOVA OTB Ski Suit

Certain silhouettes belong to the alpine imagination in their own right. The over-the-boot suit revives that heritage with a tailored fit, defined waist, and lines that flatter the figure. A piece that reaffirms the ski suit as a mountain wardrobe essential, far beyond seasonal trends.

SHOP THE LOOK: ⁠CORDOVA OTB Ski Suit

08 — THE MONT WOOL

Mont Wool Jacket

Tailoring finds its place on the mountain through texture and structure. Mont Wool offers a sophisticated take on the alpine jacket, highlighting wool with an aesthetic that departs from conventional athletic codes. A piece bridging technical outerwear with the glamour of the winter jet set.

SHOP THE LOOK: Mont Wool Jacket

Beyond the trend

The evolution of CORDOVA reflects a broader shift in the relationship between fashion and alpine sports. Technical wear is no longer defined solely by performance: silhouette, materials, construction, and the ability to carry select pieces into other moments of the alpine experience now matter just as much.

Ten years after its founding, the brand continues to explore that intersection between performance and style. The mountain remains the stage, but the wardrobe is no longer limited to withstanding its conditions—it also expresses a way of inhabiting it.

Because true ski chic does not depend on a single garment or a specific silhouette. It lies in the coherence of the ensemble, the choice of materials, and the understanding that, on the mountain, dressing is an essential part of the experience.