1. Trend Report: Snow FashionThe Fusion of Performance & Style Sophie Coker University of Rhode Island Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design

2. Fashion Meets Function Think back to the days of flashy, one-piece neon pink and green ski suits and you'll be reminded why Snowboarding Fashion is so necessary in this day and age. Snowboard Fashion has the ability to be part of mainstream fashion without sacrificing what it’s all about. This year, snowboard trends were better spotted on the half pipe then on the runway. This winter, riders were spotted wearing basic graphics, electric neons, and even Olympians were dressed to kill.

3. Basic Graphics

6. Electric Neons

10. Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games Vermont-based snowboard company Burton designed Team USA’s snowboarding apparel for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games The uniforms are a tribute to classic Americana, featuring a preppy plaid-printed jacket in red, white and blue and snowboard pants resembling worn vintage jeans. Burton wanted to ensure that the uniforms met the needs of all riders and incorporated the performance benefits of Gore-Tex ® into the uniforms.

11. Team USA Snowboard Uniforms Designed by Burton

12. Shaun White Wins Olympic Gold 1000 × 749

13. Contact Information Sophie Coker University of Rhode Island Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design Sophie.Coker@gmail.com