The Icons: The Moncler Jackets Everyone Wants

The Moncler jackets everyone wants are the ones with a clear silhouette: the glossy short puffer, the boxy hooded down jacket and the long belted coat. Moncler began in 1952 in Monestier-de-Clermont, a village in the French Alps, and it started with quilted sleeping bags and tents before it made jackets.

 

The Verone Short Down Jacket is the best short Moncler to start with, a rounded shape that sits easily over knitwear. The Himalaya hooded short down jacket and the Karakorum hooded short down jacket are the roomier, more relaxed takes.

 

For a sleeker line, the Avoce Hooded Short Down Jacket and the Fourmine hooded quilted shell down jacket carry the glossy finish Moncler is known for. Size up one if you layer a chunky sweater underneath.

The best Moncler jackets for men are the Himalaya down jacket and the Verone down jacket, both boxy and easy to throw over a sweater or a shirt. The Karakorum Puffer Jacket has a hooded, utility feel that works in the city and on a cold weekend away.

 

For something less obvious, the Almogordo reversible down jacket gives two looks in one coat, and the Exmoor 3-In-1 down field jacket splits into a shell and a liner so it works from October into February. The Montbeliard hooded short down jacket and the Baudinet short down jacket are the easy daily options.

The best long Moncler coat for women is the Hirma Hooded Long Down Jacket, because a long coat covers the most days and keeps you warm from the shoulders to the knee. The Suyenne hooded mid-length down jacket is a close second for a long commute.

 

For colder weather, the Halicte faux-fur-collar parka and the Chamer hooded quilted shell down coat bring more drama. The Down Litte Long Coat and the Sesie Hooded Mid-Length Down Jacket sit in the middle, with enough length to feel dressed up and enough structure to wear every week.

The Moncler jackets with the most texture are the teddy, bouclé and corduroy down jackets, and they are the best second Moncler to buy after a classic puffer. The Cedra Teddy Short Down Jacket and the Short Down Teddy Jacket combine the warmth of down with the softness of fleece.

 

The Gingham wool-blend down jacket and the Lumineux corduroy down jacket feel closer to a cardigan than a puffer, and the Quierzy hooded houndstooth twill down jacket suits anyone who wants tailoring and warmth in one piece.

The first Moncler jacket to buy is the shortest silhouette you would wear on a normal Tuesday, because that is the one you will reach for most. If you already own one, choose a second shape that does a different job, such as a long coat for cold commutes or a textured jacket for dinners out.

 

Try it on over the thickest sweater you own and check that you can lift your arms. A Moncler should feel snug and light, not tight.

 

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