• Website: moncler.com
• Founded: 1952, Monestier-de-Clermont, France.
• Founders: René Ramillon and André Vincent
• Owned By: Moncler S.p.A.
• Known For: Down jackets, Maya, Grenoble, Moncler Genius, Alpine outerwear
• Category Focus: Outerwear, ready-to-wear, knitwear, footwear, bags, accessories, fragrance
Moncler is a luxury fashion house renowned for its down jackets, technical outerwear, and Alpine heritage. Founded in 1952 in the French mountain village of Monestier-de-Clermont by René Ramillon and André Vincent, the company began with equipment and protective clothing for mountain workers before its jackets accompanied major expeditions.
Known for bringing performance clothing into everyday fashion, Moncler combines practical construction with a distinctive luxury identity. Its signature down jackets, mountain-inspired collections, and Moncler Genius collaborations have made outerwear central to its global appeal.
Today, Moncler is part of the publicly listed Moncler Group, with Remo Ruffini as Executive Chairman and Bartolomeo “Leo” Rongone as Group Chief Executive Officer. monclergroup.com
Maya Down Jacket
Bady Down Jacket
Montbeliard Down Jacket
Moka Long Down Coat
Hermine Down Coat
Moncler Grenoble Ski Jacket
Trailgrip Sneakers
Moncler Pour Femme
Moncler's story began in 1952, when René Ramillon and André Vincent established the company in Monestier-de-Clermont, near Grenoble. Its early sleeping bags, tents, and protective garments served people working in demanding mountain conditions. The first down jackets soon proved their value on high-altitude expeditions.
Moncler gained wider recognition when its jackets equipped the Italian expedition to K2 and, later, the French downhill ski team at the 1968 Winter Olympics. During the 1980s, its outerwear moved from the mountains into city wardrobes.
After Remo Ruffini acquired Moncler in 2003, the brand expanded its international presence while developing new interpretations of its Alpine roots. Moncler Grenoble renewed its focus on mountain performance, while Moncler Genius introduced a changing series of creative collaborations.
Key milestones:
• 1952: René Ramillon and André Vincent found Moncler in Monestier-de-Clermont, France.
• 1954: Moncler jackets equip the Italian expedition that reaches the summit of K2.
• 1955: Moncler equips the French expedition to Makalu.
• 1968: Moncler becomes the official supplier of the French downhill ski team at the Grenoble Winter Olympics.
• 1980s: Moncler down jackets become popular as city fashion.
• 2003: Remo Ruffini acquires Moncler and begins its expansion as a luxury brand.
• 2010: Moncler Grenoble debuts in New York.
• 2013: Moncler lists on the Milan stock exchange.
• 2018: Moncler Genius launches as a platform for designer collaborations.
• 2022: Moncler celebrates its 70th anniversary with special products and events worldwide.
Moncler transformed protective mountain clothing into a global luxury signature, connecting its expedition heritage with contemporary fashion.
“Moncler brought the down jacket from the mountain into the modern wardrobe. Its enduring appeal comes from making warmth, performance, and style feel inseparable.”
Moncler matters because it made technical down outerwear a recognizable part of luxury fashion.
Its influence can be seen across:
• The evolution of the down jacket as a fashion icon
• The connection between Alpine performance and everyday style
• The growth of luxury outerwear as a category
• The use of creative collaborations to reinterpret heritage products
By combining mountain expertise, distinctive design, and new creative voices, Moncler continues to shape how luxury outerwear is worn.
