Golden-girl of print Mary Katrantzou teamed with Moncler for the Moncler M collaboration.Together their creations are as gorgeously constructed to guard against the cold as they are compelling. For Moncler M the London-based Greek designer took inspiration from the duality found between the interiors of a classic sports car and those of a gypsy caravan.
Silhouettes were inspired by the sculptural shapes of Katrantzou's AW12 collection and the research on car interiors. The chiffon gowns of Katrantzou's AW12 show are converted into ultralight nylon coats, allowing the experience of wearing a ball-gown to become an everyday possibility and the sculptural silhouettes mimic the shape of a car seat, capitalizing on the versatility of the down jacket. Katrantzou also worked on bespoke brocades for this collaboration, which combine the exceptional technical abilities of Moncler with a hand crafted artisan textile.
