Every winter, Moncler- and Chanel-clad skiers descend upon St. Moritz for fresh Alpine snow, truffle fondue, and an après-ski scene steeped in excess. Many of the best dressed stay at the venerable Badrutt’s Palace, whose founder, Caspar Badrutt, helped establish St. Moritz as a resort town. The hotel reopened for the season with 25 new suites and guest rooms, all outfitted with B&B Italia furniture and Loro Piana upholstery. Look the part by skiing into the plein air Paradiso Mountain Club & Restaurant in a cream down jacket and black fleece-lined boots. Pop a bottle or two of brut, selected from cellar containing more than 30,000 bottles.
Below, we curated a list of elevated, après ski-friendly packing essentials fit for a snowy trip to Bardrutt’s Palace in St. Moritz, Switzerland. Sleek Dior ski goggles, vintage-inspired sweaters, and timeless Canada Goose jackets are all included.
The Badrutt’s Palace–inspired pieces we love:
The winter boots
First and foremost, you’ll need a durable winter coat that will protect your feet from rain, snow, and slush. You’ll want something with ample insulation and enough room inside for a thick pair of cozy socks. Luckily, top designers and Traveler-approved retailers offer sleek boots that look just as good as they perform.
The ski pants
When you’re not wearing a one-piece ski suit, you’ll want a lightweight pant that keeps you warm without weighing you down. This is one of the trickier packing essentials to get right, but you won’t be disappointed with styles like Klättermuse’s waterproof pants or The North Face’s supremely warm Freedom pants. A simple black pair will match nearly any ski sweater or jacket you pack and hold up well over time.
The ultra-warm jacket
Speaking of jackets, you’ll need one—and a very warm one at that. As important as having a well-insulated jacket is for winter days outdoors, you’ll still want to consider packability. And not all jackets need to be extremely bulky or heavy to do their job. We can’t talk about warm winter-friendly jackets without suggesting bestsellers from Moncler and Canada Goose—two popular brands who do this so well.
The ski goggles
One of the most fun winter accessories to show off on the slopes: ski goggles! Think a splashy pair from Dior, Fendir, or Loro Piano. Each of these ski goggles will complete your winter look and keep your eyes protected, too. Best of all, they will last—accompanying you on trips to Badrutt’s Palace and beyond for years to come.
The chic sweater
A vintage-inspired ski sweater is très chic—and simply essential for a trip to St. Moritz. Not only does it scream après-ski scene, but it is vital for keeping warm on those cold days. And while it’s fun to splurge, many of our favorite retailers have plenty of cool options that won’t break the bank, like these below from Lululemon and Sweaty Betty.
The neutral bag
Last but not least, a hotel as stylish as Badrutt’s Palace requires a versatile handbag you can tote from happy hour to dinner to shopping around town. Something neutral, leather, and classic-looking will do, like any of these coveted bags from Cuyana, Banana Republic, and The Row.
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This article appeared in the January/February 2025 issue of Condé Nast Traveler. Subscribe to the magazine here.
