Eco Chic Ski Attire
As our brothers and sisters up North start heading into the winter season, Oakley recently announced the release of the 2009 Gretchen Bleiler Signature Series, a collection of premium apparel and accessories that celebrate the style and spark of the namesake snowboarding champion. The 14-piece compilation includes design originals in colors ranging from olive to bright purple, shades that infuse fresh energy. Features such as wooden buttons with touches of antique brass evoke a high-end fashion feel.
Added touches, such as the gold chain on the new Mane Jacket, lavish the line with refinement. Reminiscent of a vintage pocket watch, the accent carries a subtle GB pendant and is just one of the highlights that enrich the collection with Gretchen´s unique sense of style.
Gretchen´s passion for the environment played a role in the creation of key pieces for her new Oakley collection. Designed with awareness of critical issues now facing the planet, the Eco versions of these performance products are composed of 100% recycled materials and are manufactured without solvents.
These garments are part of the Eco Circle® program and utilize Eco Storm® fabric, a waterproof and highly breathable material that is itself recyclable. Pieces in the collection that resonate with Gretchen´s environmental awareness include two jackets, one pant and two organic tees designed to be worn on or off the slopes.
A native of Ohio, Gretchen Bleiler found her passion in winter sports by the age of eleven. She is a three-time X Games Gold Medalist and an Olympic Silver Medalist.
So if skiing overseas is on the cards for you this Festive Season, be sure to get yourself a Mane Eco Jacket to hit the slopes in.
The liveeco team
