A Breakdown of Moncler Genius: an 8-Capsule Collaboration

March 05, 2018 4:00 PM

New York. London. Milan. Paris. We lump the biannual big-four global trade shows under the term "fashion week," but it's really a month-long whirlwind of style, color, texture, craftsmanship, attitude and ideas. So now that it's all wrapped up, we wanted to take a moment to revisit something that happened in Milan. Something we can't stop thinking about. Moncler Genius: eight collections, borne of distinct aesthetic inspiration, but united under the credo "Creativity is our energy. Multiplicity is our strength." 

You probably know Moncler from their form-meets-function quilted winter jackets which have kept skiers and snow bunnies warm since 1952. Or perhaps you've caught the recent collaborations that Moncler's president and creative director Remo Ruffini has been hatching up: Moncler Lunettes (a line of sunglasses with Pharrell Williams); Moncler O (a collab with Off-White's Virgil Abloh) and Moncler C (a collab with British designer Craig Green). Each project was innovative and fun with some unexpected elements. And it got Ruffini thinking...
 
So he's taken his penchant for design mash-ups and kicked it into overdrive, resulting in the aforementioned collaboration extraordinaire, Moncler Genius. All eight collections were housed under one roof on February 20th in Milan, but you can expect to see the garments for sale in Moncler boutiques and pop-ups over the next few months. And if the frenzy at the exhibit in Milan is any indication of things to come, the release of each collection will indeed be a HAPPENING. In the meantime, we've unpacked the vision behind each of the eight collections:
 
Cell One: Pierpaolo Piccioli Valentino's creative director has created a series of exquisite silhouettes for outerwear: a hooded cape with armholes, an A-line skirt with a fitted waist, and a cropped-cape top over an A-line bodice. Available in black, white and a multitude of bright colors, the collection is starkly futuristic and yet reminiscent of a Renaissance Madonna at the same time. 
 
Cell Two: 1952 Named after the year that Moncler was founded, the collection of brightly-colored puffer jackets, vests, joggers and sweatshirts combines an American streetwear sensibility with an Italian sophistication.
 
Cell Three: Grenoble A brightly colored collection of ski and apres-ski garments, Grenoble has been part of the company's portfolio for several years, and is named after the city in the French Alps where Moncler was founded. It's what you wear when you're sitting around a bonfire in the Alps, sipping brandy after a day on the slopes. It would also be smashing for a sledding adventure in Prospect Park. 
 
Cell Four: Simone Rocha The breakout star of the British fashion scene, Rocha is known for her flirty tulle dresses favored by celebrities like Rihanna, Beyonce and Keira Knightley. Her 21-look collection is a brilliant juxtaposition of her distinctive design elements fused with Moncler manufacturing techniques and materials. They will make you pray for snow.   
 
Cell Five: Craig Green Ruffini's collaboration with bold menswear designer, Craig Green continues with a bold collection of sparse, sculptural and decidedly impermeable outerwear that evokes a Samurai in an avalanche. In a good way. 
 
Cell Six: Noir Kei Ninomiya  Known for his all-black palette, Ninomiya is a Japanese designer with an eponymous brand under the Comme des Garcons umbrella. His Moncler collaboration is a master-work of texture and shape; some garments were woven from the nylon shell fabric, others are quilted in ways that sculpt the silhouette of the body in an unexpected way. 
 
Cell Seven: Fragment Hiroshi Fujiwara Known as one of the founders of Tokyo's Harajuku street fashion scene in the 1980's, Fujiwara has become internationally known as a DJ, producer and designer. His highly-wearable Moncler collection has elements of hip-hop and streetwear fused with Moncler classics like puffer coats, ski sweaters and quilted overcoats. 
 
Cell Eight: Palm Angels Moncler Art Director Francesco Ragazzi has long been obsessed with skater culture. In 2014, Rizzoli published a book of his black-and-white photography of the LA skater scene, and that book became a RTW collection for F/W 2015. This Palm Angels collection for Moncler is sexy and laid back, with glossy jackets and joggers in black and red. Not quite skater garb, but definitely a highly-wearable yet slightly subversive take on American streetwear. 
 
 
WRITTEN BY KAREN FRAGALA-SMITH
 
PHOTO CREDIT: MONCLER
 

related posts

BALENCIAGA WINTER 2019

BALENCIAGA’s 19 winter campaign see’s Paris as the inspiration.

August 20, 2019 4:28 PM  |  Fashion

TWELV MAGAZINE SUMMER PARTY@PUBLIC HOTEL

As the Men's New York Fashion Week came to a close, TWELV hosted a party on June 26th  for everyone in need of an unwind during this blistering summer.

July 13, 2019 9:41 PM  |  Fashion

BALENCIAGA PHONE HOLDER BAG

BALENCIAGA phone holder bag, first seen in the Winter 19 runway show, launches on July 12th. 


BALENCIAGA made such a cutest bag! Check it out!

July 13, 2019 6:00 PM  |  Fashion

FASHION STORY "STARDUST MEMORIES"

FASHION STORY "STARDUST MEMORIES" is now available! 
 
Check inside for the Full Page Editorial.
June 27, 2019 10:00 AM  |  Fashion

TWELV MAGAZINE SPRING PARTY @PUBLIC ROOF

We had spring fashion party at Public hotel rooftop. Very successful event and all guests enjoy in our amazing night. Check out super cool guests photos by CHAMA.

June 26, 2019 2:37 AM  |  Fashion

DIOR MEN'S SUMMER 2020 COLLECTION

The past of the future, now becoming then.The notion of the relic – The idea of constant evolution, investigation and creation of history – Sits behind every haute couture maison. T...

June 26, 2019 12:37 AM  |  Fashion

FASHION STORY "LA FEMME" by CHAMA

FASHION STORY "LA FEMME" by CHAMA is now available! 
 
Check inside for the Full Page Editorial.
June 25, 2019 8:00 PM  |  Fashion

Swedish Midsummer Party 6/21/19 By Tommy Saleh/ NY Cult

It is officially summer! Well, Midsummer if you ask the Swedes! 

June 25, 2019 7:00 PM  |  Fashion

Raf Simons F/W 2019 Campaign

Raf Simons Fall/ Winter 2019 Campaign 

Check out their newest beautiful campaign shot by Willy Vanderperre and styled by Olivier Rizzo!

 

Photographer: Willy Vanderperre 

June 20, 2019 1:00 PM  |  Fashion

DSQUARED2 FASHION STORY "WONDER WOMEN"

FASHION STORY "WONDER WOMEN" is now available! 
 
Check inside for the Full Page Editorial.
 
June 19, 2019 6:00 PM  |  Fashion

CITIZEN OF HUMANITY FASHION STORY "CITIZEN POL"

FASHION STORY "CITIZEN POL" is now available! 
 
Check inside for the Full Page Editorial.
 
April 19, 2019 12:00 PM  |  Fashion

"LESS IS MORE" AG & Blanda | Capsule Collection

The AG & BLANDA capsule celebrates women, water, and the interconnectedness of the human experience, illustrating how the support of one another leads to a...

April 11, 2019 8:39 PM  |  Fashion

M·A·C "POWDER KISS CABARET " EVENT

New York, NY (April 10th2019)… On April 9th, the spring event season kicked into high gear with the celebration of M·A·C COSMETICSPowder Kiss Lipstick collection.  Sony Hall, the...

April 11, 2019 11:18 AM  |  Fashion

Cartier Supports Trailblazing Female Entrepreneurs With Cash Grants and Personal Coaching

The Cartier company is renowned as a purveyor of fine jewelry for collectors who demand--and can afford--the very best.

March 20, 2019 4:00 PM  |  Fashion

LOUIS VUITTON HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

Louis Vuitton Holiday Gift Guide

Celebrate and show your love to everyone (and even to yourself) this holiday season with Louis Vuitton!

  

SMILE

December 24, 2018 3:00 PM  |  Fashion

Lagerfeld is Golden A Look at Chanel’s Metiers D’Art

Start with the exceptional savoir-faire of the French metiers d’art, sprinkle generously with ancient Egypt, add a dash of New York City 80s streetwear, and wrap it up in an iconic boxy...

December 16, 2018 8:00 PM  |  Fashion
Shot by Ryan Kim

TWELV MAGAZINE HALLOWEEN PARTY 2018 @PUBLIC ROOF

There was a different type of dress code at TWELV Magazine's most recent party, one that involved copious amounts of glitter, wigs, superhero capes and animal prints.

November 05, 2018 3:00 AM  |  Fashion

PRADA MFW S/S19 READY-TO-WEAR

October 10, 2018 5:00 PM  |  Fashion

DIOR MFW S/S19 READY-TO-WEAR

On the surface, dance and fashion could appear as two distinct forms of art. Closer consideration, however, reveals similarities of monumental magnitude. 
 
September 30, 2018 5:00 PM  |  Fashion

TRAVIS THE UNDERGROUND: Chelsea & Walker NYFW S/S19 Backstage

When asked by my old friend and mentor Hissa Charma to shoot the backstage photos for the Chelsea & Walker show it was an exciting new challenge for me.

September 28, 2018 2:00 PM  |  Fashion

Chelsea & Walker NYFW S/S19

It was big hair, bold suits and boogie music at the Chelsea and Walker SS19 New York Fashion Week Runway Presentation last week.  

September 19, 2018 3:00 PM  |  Fashion

Leuni NYFW S/S19

To beat the heat of the early days of fashion week, Leuni's cool Spring Summer 2019 fashion show took place on September 4th at 123 Bowery.

September 18, 2018 6:00 PM  |  Fashion
Shot by Pedro Torres

Chelsea & Walker x Twelv Magazine NYFW S/S19 Party @Better Days

It was Saturday Night Fever at Better Days...except that it was Sunday.

September 11, 2018 6:00 PM  |  Fashion

HUMANITY in Charitable Campaign #WeAreAllHumanity

In today’s political climate, more and more designers realize fashion cannot not be political.

September 05, 2018 2:00 PM  |  Fashion

MIU MIU F/W2018 CAMPAIGN "THE CONVERSATION"

 
August 03, 2018 3:00 PM  |  Fashion

TWELV MAGAZINE "TANABATA PARTY" @LADUREE

Summer is for easy nights with beautiful people, and the love that comes with it. That's what Tanabata, the Japanese midsummer festival, is all about.

July 11, 2018 2:00 PM  |  Fashion

DOLCE&GABBANA "GRAFFITI SUNGLASSES ARE AS FUN AS DRAWING ON WALLS"

"GRAFFITI SUNGLASSES ARE AS FUN AS DRAWING ON WALLS" 
 
 
June 19, 2018 5:00 PM  |  Fashion
Paris Jackson

The Life Ball in Vienna

Perry Ellis. Willi Smith. Gia Carangi. Tina Chow. Franco Moschino. Herb Ritts. Way Brandy. Angel Estrada. Leigh Bowery. Chester Weinberg. Halston.

June 11, 2018 6:00 PM  |  Fashion

Fashion Story "Over the Hills and Far Away"

FASHION STORY " OVER THE HILLS AND FAR AWAY" is now available!
 
 
Check inside for the Full Page Editorial.
May 31, 2018 11:00 AM  |  Fashion
Fashion designer Azzedine Alaia holding his two Yorkshire terriers, Patapouf and Wabo, walking in Paris street with model Frederique who wears one of his creations, a black leather zippered dress, 1986. Courtesy of Arthur Elgort.

"Azzedine Alaia: The Couturier" at the Design Museum

 The Design Museum in London has curated a new design exhibition in honor and exploration of the late designer Azzedine Alaia.

May 21, 2018 1:00 PM  |  Fashion

TWELV MAGAZINE "BLONDE SASHIMI FROM PLANET TWELV" PARTY @BETTER DAYS

TWELV is back again at Better Days on Broome Street for our monthly "Blonde Sashimi from Planet TWELV" Party.

May 16, 2018 12:00 PM  |  Fashion

Interview: ThreeASFOUR x Epson's cymaSCOPE Capsule

All clothing design involves an amalgamation between form and function and a negotiation between art and commerce.

April 26, 2018 10:00 AM  |  Fashion

TWELV MAGAZINE "BLONDE SASHIMI FROM PLANET TWELV" PARTY @BETTER DAYS

TWELV returned to Better Days on the Lower East Side for our legendary "Blonde Sashimi from Planet TWELV" as New York City celebrated the 'medicinal' day of April 20th (4/20).

April 23, 2018 5:00 PM  |  Fashion

Pier59's Federico Pignatelli Proposes a Model's Bill of Rights

Federico Pignatelli, founder and owner of Pier59 Studios and the Art and Fashion Group Company and Industry Model Management called for a gathering of the fashion industry on Thursday...

April 23, 2018 4:00 PM  |  Fashion

Fashion Story "Ne Va Pas Tranquillement"

FASHION STORY "NE VA PAS TRANQUILLEMENT" is now available!

 

April 16, 2018 12:00 PM  |  Fashion

Maison Kitsuné X Ader Error Launch Genderless Capsule

Maison Kitsuné’s latest collaboration hit stores on Friday, as the Parisian label teamed up with Korean cult sensation Ader Error for a 15-piece, genderless capsule collection.

April 10, 2018 4:00 PM  |  Fashion

Pages

SITE BY: monocomplex©Marbles & Marbles International Inc. Drupal Development by: DivDiv, NYC
▲ back to top ▲