MONCLER is the top sports fashion outerwear company on the planet. Its name is derived from Monestier de Clermont, a settlement outside the Alpine town of Grenoble. MONCLER began making clothing for the slopes during the early 1950s and are reputed to have created the original quilted down jacket, for skiers and climbers. Nowadays, MONCLER transitioned into producing excellent everyday wear; applying their previous experience to make quality clothing which stands up to the demands of every day urban usage.