The Milan-based heritage line debuts lighter layers for warm weather
In Partnership with MONCLER
Words by THE C MAGAZINE EDITORS
Quilted clothing for high altitudes gives way to multidimensional light-as-air outerwear in Moncler’s Summer 2026 collection reinterpreted with transportable layers designed for breezy summers spent seaside, lakeside, along shaded mountain trails or in sun-filled meadows. The Milan-based heritage line, known for its signature puffiness, pairs pillowy warm weather looks with neutrals and playful colors and patterns. The new designs in collections for men and for women prove durable, breathable technical gear is not just essential for harsh alpine conditions. Performance fabrics are also ideal for unpredictable temperature shifts that bring wind or rain amid an otherwise idyllic day.
This new utilitarian gear has an airy effortlessness.
Beyond reinterpreting staples for comfort and protection without the thermal thickness necessary for polar designs, Moncler is also lightening up its color palette with pastels and a cheeky new campaign with actor Jamie Dornan. The images play on the idea of puffy outerwear with buoyant inflatable-looking sea creatures from a lobster and crab to a flamingo, seahorse, whale, and octopus. The playful marine life and estuary-dwellers match hues found in the new collection and some larger-than-life versions are making their way to cities around the world this summer, from an octopus in Milan to Seoul and to a lobster in Chengdu to flamingos in Paris and Miami.
Men’s layered looks include light down-filled gilets or streamlined hooded shirts without down, and there are whisper-weight nylon windbreakers and field jackets as well as retro bowling shirts, striped polos, relaxed pants, shorts, and T-shirts to pair with crochet beanies or striped poplin bucket hats. The designs come in vibrant scarlet reds and rich burgundy hues as well as sunny yellows and relaxed denim and natural tones. Meanwhile, the women’s collection palette pairs stripes, gingham checks, and florals with pastel neutrals, pinks, and orange hues alongside forest greens. There are washed nylon parkas and shells plus quilted shirt jackets, a gingham pussybow playsuit, polo shirt dresses and pastel-printed shorts. In short, this new utilitarian gear has an airy effortlessness. moncler.com.
This story originally appeared in the Fashionable Living 2026 issue of C Magazine.
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