Born on the slopes!
In 1990, a young designer was invited to ski with friends in
Beaver Creek and Vail, Colorado. She didn’t ski very well at the time, but decided that she would definitely look good. She took some wonderful stretch velvet fabrics, made some great looking turtlenecks and went on her trip. Her friends and their friends loved and wanted these tops.
At the time, her significant other (who she later married) was a manufacturer of better ladies’ sportswear. When he saw that other people admired these beautiful velvet tops, the idea for Sno Skins was born.
On their next vacation to the Rocky Mountains, the couple decided to make up a small collection of velvet items and take them on their trip. They made appointments with a few key retailers and returned from their vacation with orders in hand. The rest is history!
Sno Skins is synonymous with superior quality clothing. Originally conceived as a ski/après ski company, Sno Skins clothing functions both on and off the slopes. The company has come a long way from just designing beautiful velvet tops. Sno Skins has evolved over the years, now offering an extensive Fall/Winter sportswear line and a beautiful Spring/Summer collection.
Researching and developing unique fabrics is a priority for the Sno Skins team. Inspired by texture, color and print, the collections combine distinctive design with elegant detailing. Novelty fabrics and trims are sourced world-wide and the garments are manufactured in the finest quality American sportswear factories. Luxurious yet easy to care for, the velvets, jacquards, blisters, sheers and other dimensional fabrics are crafted into alluring silhouettes with special attention paid to establishing excellent fit.
Considered to be a key lifestyle clothing resource to the retail community, Sno Skins is always growing to meet the needs of their customers.
Janine Weiss is the creative director of Sno Skins. She graduated from Parsons School of Design at the top of her class in 1985. Each season Janine researches and develops Sno Skins unique fabrics, modern silhouettes and whimsical details.
Using the finest fabrics, she blends exquisite texture with lush color and vibrant prints to design collections embellished with beautiful laces, embroideries and trims. Sno Skins is all about that one special garment that makes a statement and can pull a look together.
“My philosophy is to create beautiful clothing that is unique and luxurious and makes a woman feel good and look great!”
– Janine Weiss