While “form follows function” might not be the first thing on one’s mind when touching down in Aspen, creative wunderkind Herbert Bayer’s Bauhaus legacy remains the town’s quiet gravity.
Originally conceived to elevate the mind, body, and spirit, his “Aspen Idea” finds new expression in technicolor dresses, functional objects, and sleek aluminum finishes. Streamlined silhouettes balance athletic utility with indulgence, creating an alpine uniform where sport, leisure, and design converge.
Chanel Rouge Allure
Searing and absolute, the intense red in Chanel’s Rogue Allure evokes the clarity and simplicity of the German design school’s palette.
SHOP NOW: Rouge Allure Luminous Intense Lip Colour ($53)
SHOP SIMILAR: Westman Atelier Hydrobalm ($50), Glossier Ultralip ($22), Rare Beauty Kind Words Lipstick ($20)
Louis Vuitton Centerpiece
An eye-catching centerpiece from Louis Vuitton brings the structural discipline of the Bauhaus to the tabletop.
SHOP NOW: Inti Centrepiece ($2,610),
SHOP SIMILAR: Cerasarda Fruit Bowl ($195), Williams Sonoma Fruit Bowl ($119), Kosta Boda Glass Bowl ($75).
Sophie Buhai Nautilus Comb
Sophie Buhai reimagines an ordinary tool as a functional sculpture with subtle echoes of Bauhaus metalwork.
SHOP NOW: Nautilus Comb ($1,200),
SHOP SIMILAR: Sophie Buhai Tasseled Comb ($985), Lelet Glossy French Comb ($88), Undo Hairware ($64).
Louis Vuitton Malletier
Consider this standout from Louis Vuitton’s Objets Nomades for a touch of alpine modernism at home.
SHOP NOW: LV Riviera Chilienne Chair ($11,200)
SHOP SIMILAR: West Elm Relaxed Chair ($1,699), Williams Sonoma Directors Chair ($1,195), MoMa Folding Deck Chair ($299)
Hermès Haut À Courroies Bag
SHOP NOW: Haut À Courroies Collection ($30,000-70,000)
SHOP SIMILAR: Ralph Lauren Soft Ricky 33 ($3,800), The Row Soft Margaux 10 Bag ($3,650)
Alaïa Cuff
A structural open cuff with geometric edges and brash finishes brings Machine Age aesthetics to the mountains.
SHOP NOW: Alaïa Edge Cuff ($1,500)
SHOP SIMILAR: Georg Jensen Curve Bangle ($1,175), Jennifer Fisher Puffy Cuff ($500), Mejuri Dôme Figure Cuff ($348)
Alaïa Dress
The classic column silhouette is re-envisioned in a vibrant lime pleat, offering a high-octane alternative to traditional evening wear.
SHOP NOW: Alaïa Maxi Pleated Dress ($5,700)
SHOP SIMILAR: Alaïa Turtleneck Godet Sleeve Dress ($4,020), Ralph Lauren Satin Evening Dress ($3,490), Proenza Schouler Irma Dress ($2,290)
Saint Laurent Windbreaker
Alpine sports get a modernist edit with this sleek, color-block windbreaker. Saint Laurent translates the “Aspen Idea” into a functional mountain uniform.
SHOP NOW: YSL Cotton Windbreaker ($3,400)
SHOP SIMILAR: Willy Chavarria Track Jacket ($850), Sporty & Rich Shell Jacket ($330), Polo Ralph Lauren Windbreaker ($298)
Louis Vuitton Horizon 55
Industrial finishes meet nomadic utility—this new aluminum luggage takes the best of both worlds.
SHOP NOW: LV Horizon 55 Luggage ($4,700)
SHOP SIMILAR: Rimowa Suitcase ($1,950), Tumi Suitcase ($1, 595), Away Travel Suitcase ($745)
Loewe Blouson
A composition of modular blocks of green and maroon transforms this classic blouson into a wearable “Homage to the Square.”
SHOP NOW: Loewe Balloon Suede Blouson ($6,750)
SHOP SIMILAR: Loewe Bomber Jacket ($4,850), Versace Suede Patchwork Sweatshirt ($3,990), Marni Patchwork Blouson Jacket ($3,510)
Lemaire Naho Bag
Lemaire’s sculptural bag is a modernist artifact with its streamlined beauty and structural rigor.
SHOP NOW: Carlo Peñafiel Naho Bag ($5,690)
SHOP SIMILAR: Lemaire Egg Bag ($2,090), Khaite Lotus Tote ($1,980), Staud Moon Bag ($350)
Saint Laurent Pumps
For evening soirées, the classic pump is re-coded with translucent contrast and a metal stiletto heel.
SHOP NOW: YSL Brigitte Pumps ($3,600)
SHOP SIMILAR: YSL Guermantes Slingback Pumps ($1,350), Gianvito Rossi Rete 85 Pumps ($895), Retrofête Slingback heels ($398)
Jil Sander Knit Sweater
This cobalt blue knit offers a functonalist take on alpine comfort, nodding to Jil Sander’s aesthetic roots in the Bauhaus movement.
SHOP NOW: Jil Sander Turtleneck ($1,250)
SHOP SIMILAR: Victoria Beckham Turtleneck ($1,320), ALC Cashmere Turtleneck ($695), Ann Taylor Turtleneck ($179)
Loewe Boots
For après-hike nights, these two-tone pumps prove that technical rigor and evening elegance can coexist.
SHOP NOW: Loewe Emily Aqua Boot ($1,100)
SHOP SIMILIAR: Loewe Emily Mule ($1,400), Bottega Veneta Rubber Ankle Boots ($850), Christopher Esber Monsoon Rainboots ($525)
Zegna Il Conte Jacket
Zegna’s cashmere Il Conte jacket captures the purity of form, a sophisticated layer for high-altitude utility.
SHOP NOW: Zegna Il Conte Jacket ($5,750)
SHOP SIMILAR: Brunello Cucinelli Blazer ($5,500), Todd Snyder Cashmere Jacket ($1,198), Knickerbocker Factory Jacket ($395)
Loewe Dress
Rhythmic, primary-colored stripes define this column dress, bringing a sense of order to the Rocky Mountains.
SHOP NOW: Loewe Striped Maxi Dress ($3,850)
SHOP SIMILAR: Missoni Striped Metallic Maxi Dress ($1,400), La Double J Knitted Midi Dress ($980), Staud Striped Maxi Dress ($345)
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