You might not believe us, but St. Moritz isn't exactly a walk in the park. Ski boots leave your calves screaming, your wallet groans from the boutique raid, and the après-ski seems to linger just long enough to make mornings feel like climbing a mountain. But if you pause just long enough to inhale a giant gulp of Alpine air, you realize it’s shockingly crisp and impossibly pure. Somewhere between the frozen lake and the glittering peaks of the Swiss Alps, the cold doesn’t bite anymore. In fact, it can awaken something within.
On the sundeck of the Kulm Country Club, Odlo’s FW25 collection proved it could survive—and even flourish—in such clarity. At the early crack of sunrise, a small group gathered for Flow Below 0°, a yoga session hosted by Odlo and led by Krystsina Saiko. Saiko, a movement and yoga guide whose practice bridges mindful strength, functional movement, and body awareness. Although decidedly active, the session was as much a workout as it was a meditation, one that invited the body to meet the cold without flinching.
Odlo’s layering philosophy became apparent almost immediately. Active Base Layers worn by the men felt slightly insulating yet still breathable, designed for moderate efforts using recycled materials, while the women trained in Performance Base Layers built to handle high-sweat efforts with exceptional dry times and odour resistance. Every stretch, twist, and hold revealed fabrics engineered to retain heat while moving with the body, not against it. Seams and strategic ventilation offered breathability, letting the cold settle without letting it dominate.
Above them, Carsten Höller’s carousel spun steadily, its lights catching on the ice as guests moved through the session. The garments were so light and form-fitting that every stretch and bend felt unencumbered, allowing guests to take in the surroundings with full awareness. It’s not often you get to witness the sun peeking out over the mountaintops onto such a naturally stunning. Later, during a dedicated shoot, Krystsina Saiko wore Odlo’s FW26 merino base layer, showing the pure merino construction designed for endless comfort—lightweight, breathable, and naturally odour-resistant for any activity. In FW26, Odlo had built more than protection; it offered a frame through which the cold, the ice, and the horizon could be fully experienced.
By the end of the session, the snowy landscape had taken on a different character. What had begun as a space for movement had become a testing ground for Odlo’s technical approach: garments engineered to move with the body, retain warmth, and withstand subzero conditions. FW25 demonstrated that performance apparel could be precise in its construction without compromising fit or form, offering both protection and mobility in an environment that demands both.
For anyone curious to explore the intersection of performance and design further, you can check out Odlo’s Base Layer Collection here—and keep watching our channels to see more from our take over of St. Moritz.
