Choosing a warm jacket for the winter, many girls prefer Italian-made down jackets. Why is outerwear made in a country where there really is no real winter so popular? There are several reasons for this, but two factors are decisive: unconditional quality and incredibly beautiful design of Italian down jackets. Therefore, those who want to get a solid and stylish down jacket or coat, even the rather high price of things with a label made in Italy does not stop.
There are a lot of manufacturers of down jackets in Italy, but not all of them are known outside their country. Today we will tell you about a company whose products are popular in many countries of the world - Moncler.
A bit of history
Now the Moncler brand is known as “Italian,” but in reality the company was founded by a Frenchman and named after the small French town of Monestier de Clermont, located at the foot of the Alps. The year of the brand’s birth is officially considered 1952, and its creator is Rene Ramillon.
The first years of its existence, the company was engaged in the production of clothing and equipment for sports and tourism. So, a team of French skiers at the 1968 Olympics performed in Moncler clothing. In addition, the company created clothing and uniforms for participants in various expeditions - warm, durable overalls, sweatshirts, gloves, tents, sleeping bags, etc.
In 2003, the brand became so famous that an offer was made to purchase it from the Italian entrepreneur Remo Ruffini. The deal has taken place, and Ruffini is still the president and creative director of the company.
Materials, fillers and fittings
Italian clothing manufacturers are known for their scrupulous approach to selecting materials for their products, and Moncler is no exception. Even the smallest, invisible to the eye details must be of excellent quality, because it is the little things that often decide everything.
Synthetic fabrics, sometimes with the addition of natural fibers, are used as top materials. The choice of fabrics is quite typical - usually it is polyacetate, nylon or polyester. So that the down jacket can be worn in wet weather, the materials are impregnated with a special water-repellent composition.
The lining fabric, although it remains “behind the scenes”, must be of very good quality, since it has an important function - to remove excess moisture. In addition to hygroscopic properties, the lining should be pleasant to the body and allow the skin to breathe, protecting it from overheating and hypothermia. In Moncler down jackets, for these purposes, a membrane fabric is chosen, which is used for professional sports and tourist clothes.
A filler is what the thermal insulation properties of a down jacket depend on. In Moncler jackets, the natural filler, which is a mixture of goose or duck down and feather, is responsible for maintaining heat. The proportions of feather and fluff vary, depending on the weather for which the product is intended. For example, lightweight models use only fluff.
Moncler does not manufacture hardware on its own, but uses products from the Lampo and Riri brands, sometimes Fiochy. These names you will find on the runners and rivets of down jackets from this brand. All fittings are very durable, and serve for many years.
It's all about quality
The highest quality of Moncler down jackets is a recognized fact. The history of the company has more than 60 years, and all this time production has been developing - it has developed and mastered the latest tailoring technologies, modern materials, etc.
It was for the first time that Moncler first started using fluff of waterfowl as a heater for jackets.
Some products weigh less than 200 grams and have a thickness of only 0.3 cm, but are able to warm even in the most severe frost.
Models
Each new fashion season Moncler company replenishes the line of models with new, beautiful and stylish coats, jackets, vests and jumpsuits for down. We have made for you a selection of the most interesting models that are on sale today.
Extra long down jacket in delicate pink color without sleeves with a removable hood. The flirty hem trim in the form of a skirt gives the sports model a touch of romance.
The jacket of a lemon yellow color of medium length resembles, rather, an insulated jacket, thanks to a turn-down collar, patch pockets and narrowed sleeves. The model is made of quilted material, so it is not only elegant, but also very warm.
A short down jacket in monochrome colors attracts attention with its unusual design - after all, these are two things in one. A down jacket can be worn by turning it inside out: a strict strip turns into playful peas.
Oversized pearl down jacket with high collar and ¾ sleeve. The original stitch creates a horizontal stripes pattern on the fabric. This sports model will appeal to those who adhere to an active lifestyle.
Overalls-overalls
Since the Moncler brand began with the production of sportswear, the range of down jackets from this manufacturer is not limited to warm jackets for everyday life.
Those who love winter sports and outdoor recreation will surely enjoy the incredibly warm and comfortable Moncler downy jumpsuits.
Thanks to the use of the most modern materials and production technologies, overalls of this company perfectly retain heat, while completely not restricting movements. This is a great example of how sportswear can be not only practical, but also beautiful and fashionable.
Popular colors
The color scheme of Moncler down jackets is very diverse.Designers of the company do not adhere to any one style, but strive to be in line with the latest fashion trends.
In the latest collections there are models of both neutral shades and bright, saturated colors. Pearl gray, pale pink, beige, golden, turquoise, dark blue, orange, coral - in this palette of colors, every girl can find a down jacket that suits her.
How to distinguish an original from a fake?
Moncler products, like most popular brands, are often faked. Therefore, buying a down jacket from this manufacturer is not in the company store or from an authorized representative (and they are not in every city in our country), you run the risk of getting a cheap copy instead of the original product. Here are some simple ways to recognize a fake:
- Brand labels should be firmly sewn into the seam, and not sewn on top of it.
- The hardware must have the logo of the manufacturer. Moncler uses metal fittings from Lampo, Fiochy and Riri.
- All seams should be perfectly smooth and neat, without holes or protruding threads. You can evaluate the quality of tailoring by turning out the pockets and sleeves of the down jacket.
Spectacular images
Moncler down jackets are very popular among celebrities. We suggest you evaluate some of the most successful star images.
- Elizabeth Hurley in a fitted quilted down jacket in golden color and black over the knee boots.
Jessica Hart in a voluminous down jacket in a combined color with a hem and ankle boots.
- Reese Witherspoon in a loose black down jacket with a fur-trimmed hood, blue jeans and warm uggs.
- Victoria Beckham is known for her passion for sports: she wears a cropped down jacket in bright yellow with black ski pants.
Reviews
A huge number of reviews on Moncler products have been collected on specialized Internet sites, so if you are thinking about purchasing a down jacket from this brand, we recommend that you first read reviews of other customers. Most opinions about Moncler down jackets are positive, products are rated very highly - both in quality and in appearance. Negative reviews are extremely rare and are more likely subjective.