Perfect Moment Houndstooth: Ski Pants, Puffers, Suits and Knits

Perfect Moment houndstooth is the brand’s signature black and white check, used across ski pants, puffers, one-piece suits, knitwear and base layers, and the brand itself calls it “our iconic houndstooth”. For winter 2026/27, Coveti stocks 18 houndstooth pieces from Perfect Moment, from the High-Waist Aurora Flare Ski Pant in Houndstooth to the Cosmo Cape Jacket, across the women’s skiwear edit. Here is every style, and how to wear the print without overdoing it.

Why Houndstooth Works on the Mountain

Houndstooth is a broken check of four-pointed shapes, named for its resemblance to a dog’s jagged tooth. It began as a wool weave. The pattern is usually traced to the Scottish Lowlands, where it was known as shepherd’s check, though nobody can say exactly when it started. It moved into tailoring and later into fashion, and it has never really left.

On snow it is especially effective. A black and white print reads clearly from a distance and in photos, it hides small marks better than solid white, and it goes with every other colour you own. That is why Perfect Moment uses it as a signature, much as it uses the star.

Houndstooth Ski Pants

This is where most people start. The High-Waist Aurora Flare Ski Pant in Houndstooth is the brand’s bestselling ski pant shape in the print: a denim-inspired high-waisted flare with 10K waterproof, breathable fabric, 4-way stretch, a thermal fleece lining, Riri lockable snaps, snow gaiters with silicone grip and anti-tear guards. There is also a Black and White Houndstooth version and the Houndstooth High-Waist Aurora Flare in Black Houndstooth.

For more coverage, the JG Bib Ski Pant in Black and White Houndstooth flares gently from the knee and has adjustable suspender straps. Read our Aurora ski pants guide for the fit and inseam details.

Houndstooth Jackets and Puffers

Bubble Down Puffer Jacket

The Bubble Down Puffer Jacket in Black Houndstooth is the boldest jacket in the print. It has a rounded bubble silhouette, a cropped fit with a drawstring waist, waterproof two-layer jacquard fabric and 700-fill-power duck down. The oversized hood is removable and helmet-compatible, and the snow skirt detaches for town. See more short styles in our cropped puffer jackets edit.

Cosmo Cape Jacket

The Cosmo Cape Jacket in Black Houndstooth is the apres piece. The brand describes it as a quilted cape with a sculptural silhouette, chevron baffles and bold patch pockets, in waterproof houndstooth jacquard filled with 700-fill-power down. It has an oversized fit, a funnel neck, a Vislon zip and metal snaps. Wear it over a black knit and slim trousers in town.

Polar Flare and Duvet jackets

The brand’s signature cropped, flared ski jacket also comes in the print: the Polar Flare Down Jacket in Black and Snow White Houndstooth. The Duvet Down Ski Jacket in Houndstooth is a fitted ripstop down jacket with what the brand calls retro ’70s-inspired styling, plus an internal snow skirt and a ski pass pocket. Our Polar Flare jacket guide covers the Polar Flare family in full.

Houndstooth Ski Suits

For the full look, there are two one-piece families. The Tignes Ski Suit in Houndstooth is the brand’s bestselling suit: a sleek one-piece with a subtly flared leg, Toray Dermizax 4-way stretch fabric, a thermal fleece lining, snow gaiters, a removable belt and a helmet-compatible hood with a chin guard. There is also a Black and White Houndstooth Tignes. The Polar Flare Down Ski Suit in Houndstooth and in Black and White Houndstooth brings the flared jacket shape to a one-piece. See our women’s ski suits guide for how one-pieces fit.

Houndstooth Knitwear and Base Layers

The Chunky Wool Cropped Sweater in Houndstooth reinterprets the brand’s houndstooth as a bold macro design, in 100% virgin wool with a turtleneck and a cropped fit. It is Made in Italy and also comes in Black and Snow White Houndstooth. The Merino Wool Houndstooth Cardigan is a fitted full-zip layer with a high funnel neck, light enough to wear under a shell.

Closest to the skin, the Jacquard Base Layer Top in Black and White Houndstooth has a quarter-zip mock neck and a compressive fit, and the matching Jacquard Base Layer Legging is high-rise and designed to hit the ankle. Both are moisture-wicking and Made in Portugal. More options are in our Perfect Moment base layers guide.

Every Perfect Moment Houndstooth Piece

How to Wear Houndstooth

• One print per outfit. Houndstooth pants with a solid black jacket is the easiest formula. A houndstooth jacket works with plain black pants.
• Go full suit only when everything else is plain. A houndstooth one-piece needs black goggles, a black helmet and black gloves.
• Add one colour. A red knit and a red beanie make black and white houndstooth look sharper. The Apres Schild Merino Wool Sweater in Red is a good partner.
• Mix scales carefully. A macro houndstooth sweater with a small-scale houndstooth pant can work, but only if the colours match exactly.
• Use it in base layers for apres. The jacquard top and legging look like a set on their own under an open jacket.

For more outfit ideas, see our apres-ski outfit guide and the retro ski outfits edit.

Caring for Houndstooth Pieces

Each piece has its own label, so check before you wash. The Aurora pants and the JG Bib are machine wash at 30 degrees with fasteners closed and no fabric softener. The Houndstooth High-Waist Aurora Flare in Black Houndstooth says cool iron and drip dry in shade. The Chunky Wool Cropped Sweater is hand wash cold separately and lay flat to dry, and the merino cardigan is a delicate knit that the brand says should be handled with care to avoid abrasion. Keep the knits away from rough benches and ski edges.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Perfect Moment make houndstooth ski pants?

Yes. The High-Waist Aurora Flare Ski Pant comes in several houndstooth versions, including Houndstooth and Black and White Houndstooth, with 10K waterproof fabric, 4-way stretch and a thermal fleece lining. The JG Bib Ski Pant also comes in Black and White Houndstooth.

What is the Perfect Moment houndstooth jacket?

There are several. The Bubble Down Puffer Jacket and the Cosmo Cape Jacket both come in Black Houndstooth, and the Polar Flare Down Jacket comes in Black and Snow White Houndstooth. The Duvet Down Ski Jacket also comes in Houndstooth.

How do you style houndstooth ski pants?

Pair them with a solid jacket, usually black, so the print is the only statement. Add one colour through a knit and a hat, such as red. Keep goggles and gloves plain.

Where does houndstooth come from?

Houndstooth is usually traced to woven wool from the Scottish Lowlands, where it was known as shepherd’s check. Its exact origins are not documented. The name comes from the jagged shape of the motif, which resembles a dog’s tooth.

Does Perfect Moment make a houndstooth ski suit?

Yes. The Tignes Ski Suit, the brand’s bestselling one-piece, comes in Houndstooth and in Black and White Houndstooth. The Polar Flare Down Ski Suit is also available in both houndstooth versions.