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Circe Snow previewed its sophisticated outerwear at Aspen Fashion Week.

Although we’ve already shared with you some of the great runway styles we saw during New York Fashion Week, our thoughts recently turned to a show far from Bryant Park. The first Aspen Fashion Week had the streets of the tony Colorado ski resort abuzz about trends in ski and snowboard wear for next fall and winter.

The runway show at Belly Up Aspen featured new looks from Moncler, Fendi, Rossignol, Ed Hardy SNOW, Under Armour, Obermeyer, Kaestle, Osklen, Circe Snow (shown) and Isaora, which launched its brand-new snowboard-inspired line. Limelight Lodge hosted an event for Aspen fashion designer Gabriel Conroy, who showed his latest gorgeous hand-sewn designs incorporating eco-friendly hemp “silks.” Accessories boutique B’jewel offered up elegant adornments.

Attendees also viewed an exclusive screening of Valentino: The Last Emperor, director Matt Tyrnauer’s behind-the-scenes documentary about the two years preceding the legendary designer’s retirement and Valentino’s relationship with longtime business partner Giancarlo Giammetti. In attendance at the Wheeler Opera House event were Valentino and Giammetti themselves; the audience gave a standing ovation.

We applaud this showcase of winter sportswear. How do you usually find your favorite looks for the slopes and chalet?

Photo credit: Leigh Vogel