# Designer Ski Gear Dior's Ski Gear Features a Helmet and Poles By Ell Smith | Published 2020-11-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diors-ski-gear References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2020/11/dior-ski-capsule-collection-monogram-snowboard-helmet) & [dior](https://www.dior.com/en_int) [Dior's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-and-technogym) ski gear has arrived just as the snow starts to fall, offering the more luxe consumer alternative sportswear gear that's sure to help them standout on the slopes. Skiing and fashion have always come hand-in-hand, with the 80s [apres ski style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veronica-beard-apres-ski) serving as fashion inspiration even to this day. With that in mind, it's no surprised Dior launched its own [luxury ski line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-mens-ski-collection), boasting styles to keep the athlete both cozy and casual on the lifts. The new kit features all of the basics, including a pair of skis, poles, and a helmet. Arriving in a chic all-black colorway, these items are also branded with Dior's logo to make for an instantly recognizable experience. Image Credit: Dior ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Ski Gear:** Opportunity for luxury fashion brands to enter the ski gear market by offering high-end, stylish and branded equipment. - **Apres Ski Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore designing apres ski-inspired clothing and accessories, catering to consumers who want to make a fashion statement after hitting the slopes. - **Branded Sportswear:** Sportswear companies can capitalize on the trend of branding ski gear with logos and designs, offering consumers a recognizable and stylish experience on the slopes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion brands can expand their offerings by entering the ski gear market and providing high-end ski equipment and apparel. - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can explore creating apres ski-inspired clothing and accessories to cater to fashion-conscious ski enthusiasts. - **Sportswear:** Sportswear companies have the opportunity to innovate by incorporating branding and stylish designs into their ski gear, appealing to fashion-forward consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mohair-Laced Luxe Ski Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-boot-1.md) - [Luxe Slope-Ready Fashion Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skiwear-collection.md) - [Contemporary Skiwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dkny-tech.md) - [Performance Ski Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsaks-ski-collection.md) - [Alpine Couture Luxe Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-ski-2025.md) - [Sleek Luxury Sports Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-and-technogym.md) - [Luxury Womens Ski Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-lv-ski.md) - [Alpine Luxury Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-mens-ski-collection.md) - [Technical Luxury Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-skiwear-2025.md)