# Diamond and Gold Skis LACROIX Ultime Skis Fuse Performance With Luxury By Alexandra Choli | Published 2009-03-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacroix-ultime-skis-diamond-gold-phillipe-tournaire References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/lacroix-ultime-diamond-gold-skis/) & [luxury-design](http://www.luxury-design.com/fr/articles-design/ski_de_luxe_ultime_par_lacroix-261) If you demand utter skiing performance or simply attention on the slopes, the collaboration between French ski makers and Parisian jeweler Phillipe Tournaire brings to you the ideal pair: the [LACROIX](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacroix-pineapple-coconut) Ultime skis, diamond & gold edition. The opulent pair features a wooden core with titanium edges, hand crafted and available in a selection of rare veneers. Renowned for manufacturing artistry and high precision, the LACROIX house combines technological innovation, aesthetic enhancement and flawless finishing to create the most sophisticated skis. Philippe Tournaire puts his stunning final touch with a white gold inscription encrusted with four differently shaped diamonds. Flashing its exclusivity, the striking pair is available only from [Tournaire’s store](http://209.85.227.132/translate_c?hl=en&sl=fr&u=http://www.philippetournaire.com/Ski-LACROIX.html&prev=/search?q=Lacroix+Ultime+skis&num=100&hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&hs=lWa&usg=ALkJrhhc_FBXiKptFo4Lc_OCqTYXB2ApEw) on the Place Vendôme in Paris. True pieces of art, the LACROIX Ultime skis with diamond & gold are definitely aimed at expert skiers; you must be skillful enough to make it through the shiny white slopes, while at the same time avoiding all those stunned, envious glances thrown accidentally right at your path. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Ski Equipment:** The fusion of luxury and performance in skiing equipment presents opportunities for high-end retailers and luxury goods manufacturers. - **Artisanal Ski Construction:** Hand-crafted ski construction with advanced technology and rare veneers presents opportunities for boutique ski manufacturers and high-end retailers. - **Personalization and Customization:** The trend toward personalized and customized skiing equipment presents opportunities for retailers, manufacturers, and jewelers to collaborate and offer unique, one-of-a-kind products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Goods:** The collaboration between ski manufacturers and jewelers for high-end, luxury ski equipment presents opportunities for luxury goods manufacturers to expand their offerings. - **Sporting Goods:** The fusion of luxury and performance in skiing equipment presents opportunities for boutique ski manufacturers to create high-end, artisanal products. - **Retail:** The trend toward personalized and customized skiing equipment presents opportunities for retailers to offer unique, one-of-a-kind products and collaborate with manufacturers and jewelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Opulent Cozy Skiwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fusalp.md) - [Alpine Couture Luxe Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-ski-2025.md) - [Luxe Limited-Edition Ski Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phaenom-ski-boots.md) - [Fashion House Snowboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-snowboard.md) - [High-End Snowboard Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moncler-grenoble-xx-whitespace.md) - [Mohair-Laced Luxe Ski Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-boot-1.md) - [Alpine Luxury Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-mens-ski-collection.md) - [Limited-Edition Artist-Designed Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistdesigned-ski.md) - [French Fry Ski Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-fry-skis.md)