Short for Monestier-de-Clermont, an Alpine town near Grenoble, France, Moncler was founded in 1952 by René Ramillion as an outdoor-gear company. Today, the French-Italian label is best known for its lightweight, super-warm quilted down jackets for women, men and kids, as well as ready-to-wear and accessories ready to take on harsh winter weather and stylish enough to hit the après-ski lodge.