What ski wear is most flattering and simultaneously most user-friendly (price is no object)?
This is a tough one. Outerwear technology has changed so much! Jackets no longer need to be big and bulky to be warm. Today's materials are lighter while providing the same degree of warmth. So you don't have to look like a refrigerator when you ski. Also, there are lots of great looks in goggles around: lot of colored, fashion frames that are actually flattering on the face. You don't have to spend a lot to look good.

A fashion trend that I don't recommend: white jackets and pants. You'll blend right into the snow so you're not visible to other skiers. Not particularly safe, in my opinion.

Best après-ski?
I'm afraid I'm not much for the high living après-ski scene. My idea of a good time after a day on the slopes is a soak in a hot tub, a glass of wine and a nice dinner out. No sense in exhausting yourself partying when there's skiing the next day!

Female ski idol and why?
I have tremendous respect for Jeannie Thoren. She revolutionized women's skiing thirty years ago by making people aware of a very simple and often overlooked fact: women are not small men! We're built differently, with wider hips, narrower shoulders, smaller feet and a different stance. All this means it's harder for a woman to get forward over her skis, keep her skis flat against the snow or get enough power out of her equipment. Women’s skis and boots need to be engineered to accommodate the biomechanical differences that can make a world of difference in our skiing. Jeannie's work in this field was really the impetus behind a lot of the women's ski equipment you see on the market today.