Moncler Genius unveils the new 4 Moncler Simone Rocha collection
The romanticism of protection
July 3rd, 2019
The Moncler Genius project continues and, after the collaboration a few weeks ago with Palm Angels, it is now up to Simone Rocha to reinterpret the iconic down jacket, the cult item of Remo Ruffini's brand, according to her own codes and her aesthetic taste. For the new collection, the Irish designer started with a specific image:
The set is outdoors—they are in a forest of silver birch trees—and I was thinking about Girl Guides protecting themselves against nature . . . the idea of camping and tents almost becomes their protection.
Re-elaborated by Simone, this idea of protection from the elements acquires a new romanticism: the uniforms and symbols of the girl scouts meet the pragmatism and functionality of Moncler, while shapes and volumes evoke contemporary femininity. The voluminous silhouettes are turned into capes, nylon and longue saison are enriched and refined by taffeta, PVC, tulle, floral prints, and embroidery. Pearls, a distinctive feature of Rocha's creations, appear on the logo or on knitted bonnets.