Men's clothing and accessories brand Moncler was founded at Monestier-de-Clermont,Grenoble, France, in 1952 and is currently headquartered in Italy. Over the years it has combined style with constant technological research assisted by experts inactivities linked to the world of the mountain. The Moncler outerwear collections marry the extreme demands of nature with those of city life. In 2003 Remo Ruffini took over the company, of which he is currently Chairman and CEO. Moncler manufactures and directly distributes the clothing and accessories collections under the brand Moncler through its boutiques and in exclusive international department stores and multi-brand outlets.