Moncler and Rick Owens cross paths once again

The SS26 collection marks a turning point as it is the first to be designed specifically for summer within this creative partnership.

Once again pushing the boundaries between brutalism and bucolicism, Rick Owens and Moncler offer a new instalment of their exquisite joint artistry. The inspiration comes from Berlin, with its bold, monolithic architecture, and merges with the Grenoble brand‘s historical expertise in outerwear. From this clash emerges a summer uniform designed to explore the city as if it were wild territory, and nature as if it were an urban extension. Concrete and vegetation coexist without friction, shaping an aesthetic that feels raw, functional and deeply poetic.

The silhouettes move naturally between both worlds: kilt-style shorts and asymmetrical fitted knit skirts coexist with hiking socks and Trailgrip Megalace trainers, reinforcing the idea of constant transition. The colour palette maintains the sober and sophisticated tone of the collaboration, with black, dark dust and worn olive, but introduces a new protagonist: an intense carnelian red that bursts in to bring energy.

Rick Owens‘ visual imagery is strongly evident in the details. The angular Geocamo quilting and graphic embroidery directly reference brutalist concrete façades, a recurring theme in his creative universe. Lightweight outerwear in leather and nylon, lightweight summer jackets and loose-fitting jumpers play with exaggerated proportions and architectural shapes. And, of course, gender neutrality runs throughout the collection.