Moncler Grenoble opened its first U.S. flagship on East Hyman, a complement to its first U.S. boutique, located across the street. The Italian juggernaut commemorated the opening with a fashion show staged at a ranch just outside of town this past winter. The spectacular 2,690-square-foot flagship, designed by Swiss studio Küchel Architects, greets guests with a cave-like entrance that opens into an expansive space with the Grenoble collection displayed in circular bays. This summer, the brand has partnered with the Hotel Jerome for Hotel Jerome Treks by Moncler Grenoble, hosting guided hikes complete with custom Moncler merch and a Jerome-catered picnic midway. Chic!
Chanel has also arrived in Aspen with an East Hyman boutique replete with a fireplace, stone accents, and an array of rich textures (dark woods, plush carpet, tweed-upholstered furniture) seen throughout the 2,693-square-foot, two-floor space. This summer, new artistic director Matthieu Blazy’s Métiers d’art collection is on display.
Right next door, FoundRae has also made a permanent home in the mountains. With its emerald green walls and full bookshelves, it feels more like a home library than a jewelry showroom. Hand painted, quilted leather panels are a rich backdrop for glass vitrines bristling with gold chains and medallions.
On the dining front, a new Parisian bistro has landed in Aspen: Ludo Lefebvre’s Petit Trois in the Mollie hotel. The restaurant’s first location outside of Los Angeles is elegant and neighborly, with its white tablecloths and cozy bar. This summer, Petit Trois introduces lunch service as well as expanded outdoor seating. Find French toast with vanilla bean anglaise and a classic steak frites in the evening. And the hotel’s roof, Agave Bar, serves a curated selection of tequila, mezcal, and Lefebvre-crafted French-Mexican snacks.
At long last, White Elephant has arrived. The hotel line’s third outpost after Nantucket and Palm Beach, the 54-key hotel fuses contemporary design with a Western touch (think rustic stone detailing and rich leather seating). Outside, the grounds open up onto a pool, two hot tubs, and a fire pit. Guests can drop by LoLa 41, known for its seafood menu, before hitting the speakeasy.
Another of this winter’s arrivals is the beloved New York eatery Rubirosa, which introduced the cheekily named Mt. Rubirosa at the base of Aspen Mountain (at the Residences at Little Nell). The spacious deck, long a favorite for après cocktails, is now a destination for basking with a full stomach. Inside, a large dining room awaits. The famed Tie Dye pizza—a thin-crust pie with vodka sauce topped table-side with a swirl of bright green pesto—and the homemade Spaghetti alla Chitarra are crowd favorites.
And last but not least, the long-awaited Golden Horn (named for a legendary Aspen establishment that opened in 1949 in the same spot and operated for decades) has opened its subterranean doors on East Cooper. Everything about the Golden Horn pays homage to Aspen: The bar features shutters rescued from the now-closed Mountain Chalet; ceiling beams sourced from the old Mi Chola; and a bar rail reclaimed from Compromise Mine. (Don’t miss the wallpaper in the bathroom that’s collaged from vintage ski maps.)
The 2,000-square-foot establishment offers a “healthy gastropub” menu with locally sourced ingredients and—believe it or not affordable prices. There is also a golf simulator, pool tables, several TVs, and the “longest bar in Aspen” at 24 feet. Membership in the restaurant’s “Mug Club,” an appealing prospect to many locals, means discounted beer and well drinks. The entry hall even boasts a “Wall of Fame” honoring figures who have made a meaningful impact on our little mountain town.
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