A luxury outdoor collection from the Moncler Genius project, designed by Salehe Bembury, known for its nature-inspired palette and signature thumbprint quilting.
ORIGIN
Italy
PRICE TIER
luxury
SPECIALIZATION
UNISEX
A collaboration under the Moncler Genius platform, Moncler x Salehe Bembury marks the debut ready-to-wear collection for the acclaimed American footwear designer. Launched in 2023, the line, titled "Moncler ēquipements," reinterprets the luxury brand's 1950s mountaineering heritage through Bembury's distinct creative lens. Inspired by a shared passion for the outdoors, the collection fuses Moncler's technical expertise with a nature-inspired aesthetic, characterized by earthy palettes of burnt orange, moss green, and sunset coral.\n\nThe collaboration’s signature is the application of Bembury’s thumbprint “grain” motif, which is translated into the quilting of Moncler’s iconic puffers, vests, and other layers. Key pieces include utilitarian collarless jackets, GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ parkas, and cozy teddy fleeces. The partnership also extends to footwear, with a reimagined Trailgrip sneaker that incorporates the organic textures and bold colors of the collection. With a stated goal to “humanize luxury,” Bembury aims to make the outdoors more inviting for a diverse community, blending high fashion with functional, trail-ready design.

In this interview, Salehe Bembury discusses the creative vision behind his Moncler Genius collection, his goal of 'humanizing luxury,' and how his love for the outdoors inspired the designs.

This interview explores Salehe Bembury's pivot from footwear to a full ready-to-wear collection, his personal history with the Moncler brand, and the creative process behind the utility-driven, yet human-centric, collaboration.

Salehe Bembury details the story behind the collaboration's Trailgrip sneaker, the significance of his signature thumbprint motif, and his mission to make the outdoors more inclusive through design.