The Verbier Waffle Knit — A Ski Sweater Built to Stay
by Magnus de Pencier
The Verbier Waffle Knit — A Ski Sweater Built to Stay
Rooted in nostalgia and made for on and off the mountain, this 100% cotton pullover is something you'd find in your grandfather's closet, designed for the youth of today.
A few winters ago, after an early snowfall and a long afternoon of scrolling, I bought a sweater. Not one I needed — just one I kept returning to in a tab I’d left open for weeks. It was simple, cream-colored, waffle-knit. A bit too heavy to be called a layer. A bit too easy to be called a statement. I didn’t have the words for it then, but I think I was craving something slow. Something that didn’t ask for attention but offered presence.
That sweater would go on to outlast dozens of others in my closet. Not because it was trendproof, but because it made me feel anchored in a season that never seems to stay long enough. It wasn’t trying to sell me a lifestyle. It just showed up, every cold morning, without question. It’s the same quiet reliability we build into our Verbier Waffle Knit and runs through our full collection.
More Than an Après Ski Sweater
The Verbier Waffle Knit isn’t chasing high-tech. It’s not an après ski sweater that brags about breathability or compression zones. It’s not built for speed — it’s built for memory. 100% cotton, garment-washed, finished with a weight you can actually feel. A vintage ski sweater without the irony. A modern one without the ego.
And it doesn’t need a mountain to justify its place in your closet. Yes, it’s meant for cold mornings and colder lifts. But it’s just as at home in a drafty kitchen or the chill between Sunday errands. Pair it with the Backcountry Beanie in Oatmeal or the Navy Backcountry Beanie to keep the warmth in and the wind out.
Built With Purpose, Not Performance
There’s something quietly radical about designing a ski sweater that doesn’t scream “gear.” It remembers when outdoor clothing still had room to be emotional. Before outerwear turned tactical. Before layering was optimized. The Verbier Waffle Knit makes a case for the opposite: for slowness, softness, and a kind of analog ease we rarely let ourselves have anymore.
A Fit That Feels Familiar — But New
If this sweater feels like something from your grandfather’s closet, that’s intentional. Go Play Outside is rooted in generational memory — in old photographs of family cabins and disposable cameras at the base of runs. But this isn’t about replication. The fit has been modernized, slightly boxy without being oversized. Ideal for women looking for ski sweaters that don’t try to flatter with structure, but with ease.
It recalls the perfect moment ski sweater you wish you bought when it first appeared in a seasonal lookbook. Only this one comes back every year — and breaks in, not down.
The Sweater That Slows Things Down
For those who grew up cycling through trends, it can be hard to know when something is worth holding onto. But every so often, a piece arrives that feels outside of that cycle. Something you wear for five years, and forget where you bought it. Something that still feels right, even when your taste shifts. Something that softens with you.
The Verbier Waffle Knit is that kind of piece. Not loud. Not limited-edition. Not algorithm-approved. Just made for the cold.
The Verbier Waffle Knit, Season After Season
Whether you’re actually skiing, or just want to dress like you might be, the Verbier Waffle Knit is already waiting for you. You’ll know it by the weight. By the stillness it brings to a morning. And by the way it keeps showing up — season after season — without ever trying to be anything more than exactly what it is. Browse our full collection, or follow along on Instagram for the stories behind the gear.