Quilted down, utility pockets. The camel beige color of this vest is certainly field-derived, but when finished, it immediately exudes an air of luxury. The minimalist design work and the glossy sheen of the water-repellent nylon are no doubt contributing factors.
However, what cannot be overlooked is the quilt stitching, which consists of straight lines. Compared to popular patterns such as diamonds and onions, this is clearly more modern. Moncler has always been a fan of the square pattern, but square has always had a border as its icon. Vertical lines were literally emphasized, which made the smartness stand out.
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Moncler was founded in 1952 by Rene Ramillon and André Vincent. The company took its name from Monestier-de-Clermont, where it was founded. At the time of its founding, the company made tents and sleeping bags.
The year of the leap forward for Moncler was 1954. The year 1954 marked a turning point for the company when Lionel Terrey, the first French alpinist to successfully climb the Himalayas, was appointed as an advisor. In 1968, the French national team used Moncler as its official clothing for the Grenoble Olympics.
Once it had solidified its reputation as a gear-wear brand, "Moncler" pioneered a new path. The "Moncler Gamme Bleue" was born in 2009. The Moncler Gamme Bleue, which featured up-and-coming designer Thom Browne as its designer, was quite a hit. Since then, "Moncler" has become an indispensable brand when talking about the fashion scene.
The brand that went down to the countryside and climbed the highest building was Moncler, and this vest is one of the culmination.
The multiple flap pockets are all gusseted to securely hold baggage.
Photo_Hiroyuki Takashima
Text_Kei Takegawa
