FIT Future of Fashion 2024

Patience, Little Ace

Sky-blue ski suit features a cropped, insulated bomber-style jacket with top-stitch detailing. The jacket cinches at the waist with an elasticized band and includes an adjustable hood. It's paired with slim, flared 'salopettes' (a ski pant version of overalls), which have no side seams.

Look 1: Waterproof soft-shell skiwear with quilted insulation, welt zippers, and adjustable hood.

Front view of sky-blue ski suit. Set includes a cropped insulated jacket with an adjustable hood. It's paired with flared, high-waisted softshell ski pants, shaped to contour the body.

Front view: waterproof soft-shell skiwear with quilted insulation and welt zippers.

Back view of ski suit. which features a cropped, insulated bomber-style jacket with top-stitch detailing. The jacket cinches at the waist nd and includes an adjustable hood. It's paired with slim, flared ski pants that flatter the body’s natural lines.

Back view: waterproof soft-shell skiwear with top stitching and adjustable hood.

This shows the interior of the same cropped, insulated bomber-style jacket shown previously. The quilted lining features a centered embroidered logo and soft padding for warmth.

Inside, the quilted ski jacket features logo embroidery and a zipper with a whistle.

A close-up side view of the structured, insulated hood, highlighting its volume and softshell construction. A drawcord loop is visible at the back, allowing for adjustment. Topstitch detailing continues across the shoulder, reinforcing the garment’s technical integrity.

Close-up of ski jacket, featuring top stitching, welt zipper pocket, and an adjustable hood.

Patience, Little Ace is a love letter to my younger self— the impatient kid who couldn’t wait to grow up. This collection celebrates the carefree, silly side we all had—the side that finds magic in any moment. Blending performance with nostalgia, the skiwear/snow-wear line features ski pants, insulated jacket and coat, and thermals for warmth and protection.

So ... my  little reminder: carve your own path, embrace your inner child, and move through life with more fun—and less pressure. Enjoy!

Credits

Photographer: Tommy Ly

Mia Longden

Mia Longden

Geneva, Switzerland

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