Moncler Just Brought Back the First Jacket to Climb K2

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Let me take you back to the winter of 1952, when Moncler was born on the highest peaks of Monestier-de-Clermont, in southeastern France. The alpine workers in the region needed better gear, suitable for the chill, the wind, and the snow. Enter Moncler. In the seven decades since, the brand has taken on a life of its own, becoming one of the most well-known and well-loved cold-weather staples in the world (not to mention entering the highest echelons of fashion). Now, the brand is looking back—and forward.

With RE/ICONS, Moncler dives into its archives and brings out the pieces that make up the brand's DNA once a year. Last year, it was the Maya jacket; this year, the Karakorum "duvet" style, which was named for the Asian mountain range and debuted in 1954.

Three new Karakorum styles tell the history of Moncler, spanning the past, the present, and the future. Where do we come from, where are we now, and where are we going? The Moncler Karakorum in cotton, in ripstop, and in tech jersey—symbols of technical profiency and high-end design—seeks to answer those questions. The original Karakorum was worn by Achille Compagnoni and Lino Lacedelli as they made history as the first people to reach the K2 summit in 1954, the year it was introduced. The only question now is, where will yours take you?

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Karakorum Short Down Jacket in Cotton

Moncler looks back to the past with the cotton Karakorum, which references the original style worn on the first K2 expedition. This puffer is a fresh take on a classic down look, with Moncler Karakorum 1954 embroidery on the back.

Karakorum Short Down Jacket in Ripstop

The ripstop Karakorum speaks to the present of Moncler: bright colors, high shine, and an unmistakably luxe look. With a glossy finish, it puts a fresh spin on heritage wear, with shades in black, green, grey, burgundy, and blue.

Exclusive Karakorum Short Down Jacket in Ripstop

The ripstop Karakorum in soft, muted gray is an online exclusive—so snag it while you can, lest you have to wait another 70 years.

Karakorum Short Down Jacket in Tech Jersey

Looking to the future, the Karakorum in sleek, matte tech jersey is all about combining style and function. The weather-proof jacket is already an icon, with down filling, a detachable hood, and a Moncler Karakorum 1954 print on the back.

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