The Alpine Escape

The Huus Gstaad opened last month in the ski town of Gstaad in south-western Switzerland, a hotspot for the jet set during the winter months.

Portrait of Tammy Strobel

The Huus Gstaad opened last month in the ski town of Gstaad in south-western Switzerland, a hotspot for the jet set during the winter months. 

A 250km ski trail
sits next to the hotel.
A 250km ski trail sits next to the hotel.

Perched 1,111m above sea level, the 136-room hotel retains the Alpine chalet style of the original ’80s building it now occupies, but boasts contemporary and homey Scandi touches on the inside – the brainchild of Norwegian architect and designer Erik Nissen Johansen.

Do the Baymax a la Female’s 
September ’15 spread.
Do the Baymax a la Female’s September ’15 spread.

1 G. Kero cotton-blend shirt, Rue Madame.

2 Eugenia Kim wool beanie with fur, $490, On Pedder.

3 Silver bracelet with charms, $337, Pandora.

4 Embroidered leather gloves, $179, Scotch & Soda.

5 Uniqlo U nylon-blend jogger pants $79.90, Uniqlo.

6 Nicholas Kirkwood leather boots, On Pedder.

7 Nylon backpack, $2,450, Prada.

8 Nylon parka, $1,965, Moncler.

9 Acetate sunglasses, $680, Celine.

My Reading Room

Model Photo Lester Lai.

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