Special Release: 8 Moncler Palm Angels
Sitting at the helm of Moncler as Art Director, and designer for Palm Angels, it would only be natural that Francesco Ragazzi would eventually merge the two worlds that he's developed over the years. 8 Moncler Palm Angels is the latest installment to release from the Moncler Genius initiative, a collaboration platform for industry luminaries to each have their takes designing under the Moncler house.
Earlier this year at the Genius showing in Italy, we saw Ragazzi present his collection encased behind glass walls, and soaked under ominous hues of red neon. Imagined as the "museum of contemporary creativity", 8 Moncler Genius is an expressive extension of the original space and is now finally being made available to the public. The tone of the collection is predominantly black and red where we're offered evocative slogans - like "Make It Rain" and "I’m So High" - that capture the attitudes of angsty youths. Pieces in the assemblage include coach jackets, zip-up hoodies, sweatpants, gym bags and down-filled puffer vests that each carry some sporty accents.
One highlight is the Moncler x Palm Angels Red And Black Striped Down Vest which features Moncler's iconic rooster-logo in a special monochromatic palette. Another key piece is the Moncler x Palm Angels Make It Rain Fishtail Parka characterized by its shiny nylon and acetate exterior. While the collection overall feels contemporary, the silhouettes and their utilitarian constructions are still satisfyingly consistent with Moncler's rich history of Alpine mountaineering.
Scroll below to see more from 8 Moncler Palm Angels and click here to read more about earlier Moncler Genius collaborations.