This custom first emerged in the 19th century because of high society members from Britain. They began to take winter vacations at Swiss Alpine resorts.

Apres-ski style components gradually merged with current trends. Waxed jackets became fashionable around the beginning of the 20th century. Skirts below the knee became more prevalent as more women took up skiing. They were abandoned in favor of relaxed pants and jumpsuits in the 1920s, mostly due to Chanel.

One can transform their ski look into a more official outfit by switching out athletic accessories for fashionable ones: a beanie for a broad scarf or warm earmuffs, or a sherpa jacket for a puffy long jacket. Après ski is a blend of aesthetics and functionalism that appeals to both athletes and fashionistas.