Moncler Alexandre Rraymond
Moncler Alexandre Rraymond
Moncler Alexandre Rraymond
Level 6,2021-22
6FAMK005C
Communication Techniques and Strategy 3
Cristina Lastra, Agata Zdziarska
STAGE 2
STAGE 1
Visual Branding identity
EXECUTION STRATEGY
Brand Comm. history
METRICS
Creative director & brand strategy
CALENDAR
Competitors Overview
COMMUNICATION BUDGET
Target
CONCLUSION & VISION
TRENDS
BIBLIOGRAPHY
DIAGNOSIS
STAGE I
It was Chantal Thomas who collaborated with the brand in
1980 for nine years that allowed it to reach a wider public.
The brand’s new design, incorporates buttons to replace
zippers, fur, satin, rhinestone jewelry and feminine cuts In
the 1980s, Moncler became a mainstream brand, more for
the city Moncler is no longer just specialized for mountain
people, but is sold in sports stores.
BACKGROUND
time, that the identity of Moncler is preserved.
The company wasn’t huge or trendy from the start. Nowadays, Moncler is both a technical mountain product,
At the time Moncler took up the idea and made a but above all a fashion and luxury product with other
Moncler is an Italian brand with French roots that down jacket, intended only for factory workers who products in addition to winter clothing, such as polo shirts,
evolved from providing high quality ski equipment wore it on cold days. sweaters, shoes, or bags.
to making high-end outerwear. Founded in 1952 by
René Ramillon and André Vincent. The company of As the company grew and expanded its range of
down-filled sleeping bags and mountain tents at the product increasing public visibility including gloves ,
beginning was located near Grenoble, in Monestier- jackets and protection against harsh climate. These
de-Clermont . items continue to reinforce brand reputation.
Secondly, the visual brand identity has an aesthetic
Regarding the visual brand identity, Moncler recites rather futuristic, innovative and artistic. Moncler
a certain code of luxury in its visual identity, indeed, does not hesitate to use background astronauts,
the brand has a refined character whether in its retro visuals or clothing with futuristic looks in its
logo presented in black and white, its flagships communication.
stores are entirely marbled and still reflecting the
black and white. On their social networks including Instagram,
Moncler has no graphic limit and. associates with
Thus, this black and white graphic charter brighter colors especially with the yellow and also
is reflected on its website or in its official blue neons. Associated with artistic photo, the
announcements. Black ,being the color of luxury brand uses any type of graphic design,colors or
and predominates, contrasting with white and illustration image to attract a larger public.
aditional blue and red colors by small touches. The However a key element of these photographs and
white symbol of innocence, purity and cleanliness shooting is the mountain, indeed the brand uses the
also allows the relationship with the mountainous spectacular mountain views to convey their message
environment from which comes the origins of of tradition and heritage that the brand likes to put
moncler, embodying this time the mountain and forward.
snow.
VISUAL BRANDING
IDENTITY
Communication
With the arrival of Ruffini at the head of
the house in 2003, the brand positioned
itself more luxurious and opted for
a communication linked to its new
activities with seasonal poster campaigns.
HIStORY
Nevertherless to repositionate the
brand Ruffini had to change its product
proposition.
“ofMyMoncler,
brand, Moncler initially followed a strategy of
communication passing by the sporting event initial idea was to restart from the roots
sponsorship in particular by the sponsoring of
great alpine expeditions in the 60s and the Olympic to remind everyone of its history,
Games of Grenoble in 1968 where Moncler becomes
the official supplier and dressed with anoraks the its French origins, the moments of glory be-
French alpine ski team.
tween the Olympics of Grenoble and the alpine
Then Moncler had attack its communication by
targeting a wider public through fashion magazines
achievements. But, at the same time, I wanted to
that echo the quality and style of Moncler. created something ‘global ”
REMO RUFFINI (ELLE, 2021)
Moncler &
Annie leibovitz
Moncler COMICS Moncler BEYOND
2O12- To commemorate its 60th anniversary, the brand 2019- “Moncler Beyond” is an ad campaign featuring
has developed an exclusive interactive comic book that 19 ambassadors from different countries. It
presents each decade in six episodes. introducing models,rappers or activits with different
way of life and different stories.
WE LOVE WINTER Moncler
MONDOGENIUS
2021 -WeLoveWinter campaign 2021 - Advertising for the world of Moncler Genius , a
live immersive digital show.
In 2017, the house announced a major
project: Moncler Genius, where the brand
invited eight great fashion designers to share
their vision to the house, for eight collections
presented in Milan. Consisting of eight unique
collections displayed one at a time on a
monthly basis, Remo Ruffini reunited under
the same roof different creative designers:
Pierpaolo Piccioli, Simone Rocha, Craig Green
and Kei Ninomiya.
Moncler
of Moncler has been revolutionized from bi-
annual collections to monthly collections.
GENIUS
mmunication
“ofMyMoncler,
initial idea was to restart from the roots
to remind everyone of its history,
its French origins, the moments of glory be-
HIStORY
REMO RUFFINI
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
& BRAND STRATEGY
SALES
Regarding Moncler’s competitor, the brand has two
ARC’TERYX
Burbuerry is a luxury clothing and
accessories brand based in London, UK.
The brand has a strong heritage as it Most recently for its latest outerwear
was created by Thomas Burbuerry, an clothing collection the brand has installed
apprentice draper in 1856. a pop-up store that reflects a surrounding
From its origin, the brand is specializes in mountain range on Jeju Island in South
outerwear and is known for its warm and Korea.
waterproof clothing.
Made from plywood, timber and a reflective
The products are classic, the brand polycarbonate mirror material, the design
is extremely innovative. It is one of is intended to marry nature with modernity
the most digitalized luxury brands, and with the brand’s contemporary identity.
introducing virtual fitting rooms.
Furthermore, it is was the first luxury
brand to allow the purchase of its clothes
the same day of their presentation at the
fashion show, since 2016.
BURBERRY
Finally, Balenciaga is also a competitor
of Moncler in the high-end , luxury field.
Created in 1917 by Cristobal Balenciaga,
the brand based in Paris radiates today by
its products including geometric lines and
asymmetrical cuts.
BALENCIAGA
CONSUMER PERSONA
Domestic luxuries
TRENDS Luxury shopping has traditionally been
linked to tourism. The decrease in
international travel and its recovery
forecast for the year 2023 mean that
the luxury market must focus on the
national consumer, balance its retail
presence at a global level and invest
in local channels that allow it to have
a greater reach.
Wardrobe reboot
above all interactive content.
CREATIVE PROPOSAL
allow to create a unique proposal for futuristic
clothes in the new digital era. An Apocalyptic
world where the planet Earth has cooled
The first year will be developed around a
down and a part of the population survives
apocalyptic environment that is embracing
Following the strategy of Remo Rucinni, the without laws and government at extreme
technology while remaining faithful to the
key creative concept for Moncler will be temperatures. Including influence of survivor
traditional and mountain values of Moncler .
developed around the FUSION project. The characters and new highlight of technology
brand will propose a unique vision in 3 acts that will transmit the futuristic message and
The mix between the two universes:
spread over 1 year , each year an original references that Moncler wants to convey.
futuristic and mountain, will serve as a
experience dedicated to the development of keystone on all communication proposals of
a futuristic universe. Moncler.
Target
For this new strategy proposal, the main
target will be generation Z (18-2) , it
is the first generation born with digital
technology that is surrounded and immersed
by computers and smartphones, they have
Strategy proposal
had access to social media from a young
age. Consequently, Generation Z has a more
global view than previous generations. They
Message
have much wider access to information,
trends and cultural aspects of the world.
The global communication campaign will
aim to embed and reference this culture
to create a sense of belonging towards In order to spread Moncler’s new message,
Moncler. the new strategy will be shared through a new
futuristic universe, Moncler will thus transmit
a unique communication proposal around an
apocalyptic environment.
Innovative, Authentic
Core terms : Innovative, Authentic, Modern , Futur- 2. Increase sale revenue of 20% in one year
istic , Youthful
3. Introduce Moncler into a new artistic universe while remaining
Tone of Language : Technological, Quality , Unique
Universe , Survival , Apocalyptic
authentic
Headline - Moncler Fusion , The last Frost
4. Attract generation Z to strengthen brand awareness and increase
HASHTAGS
#MonclerFusion #MonclerCourchevelle revenues
#MonclerFusionPopUp #TheLastFrost
#MonclerMeta #MonclerGalacktik 5. Create engagement through unique digital and physical
#CyberMoncler
experiences.
Moncler FUSION
Moncler fusion colletctions will be a continuation of
Moncler Genius with a more innovative and digitalized
approach than ever. This project will bring together 6
COLLECTIONS
innovative designers who will each produce a collection
around the chosen theme: the Moncler apocalyptic
environment.
“ofMyMoncler,
initial idea was to restart from the roots
to remind everyone of its history,
MONCLER its French origins, the moments of glory be-
tween the Olympics of Grenoble and the alpine
FUSION achievements. But, at the same time, I wanted to
MADE TO CREATE FUTURE created something ‘global ”
Inspired by Annie Leibowits’s previous To enhance the survival side and refere to
advertising campaigns for Moncler, a new previous Moncler campaign, the survivor
advertising campaign “The Last Frost” will will be accompagnied by a snow leopard.
be created to introduce the Moncler Fusion The snow leopard and the apocalyptic
project. environment will be materialized in 3D
and virtually. To execute the campaign,
The format of the campaign will consist of Moncler will collaborated with the selected
a series of pictures in which Moncler will photograph David Lachapelle, a fashion
publish on its social medias and directed surrealist photograph.
for online magazine such as : Vice ID,
Dazed, Another Mag and Muse Magazine .
Finally, the aim of this campaign will be
The advertising will transcript a lifeless to convey the quality of Moncler products,
snowing world where a single person is highlighting the technical side of Moncler
standing in the middle of large snowy post clothing, resistant to the point of surviving
apocalyptic buildings. Equipped with a an icy planet.
large backpack and moncler clothing.
CAMPAIGN
ADVERTISING
THE LAST FROST
THE LAST FROST
In addition, the new collection
will be directly integrated into the
MONCLER
metaverse by any purchase of any
garment from the Project Fusion
collections.
NFT
digitalisation of Moncler and thus
allow the implementation of the
brand in the future metaverse.
Moncler X The Fabricant will propose
THE FABRICANT
a unique collection of clothing
to be integrated directly on their
avatar, with a code available at
each product purchase of the fusion
collection . The customers will have
the possibility of equipping their
avatar with the last design of the
brand.
PLACEMENT
The chosen video game has been
PRODUCT
selected to convey the futuristic
and apocalyptic message of
X
moncler fusion, the product
placements will be made in
the game, and both non-player
character and player avatars will
CYBERPUNK
be provided with Moncler unique
skin.
2077
the collection Moncler X The
Fabricant will allow the direct
implementation of Moncler outfits
into the video game.
ADVERTISING
Z, the story takes place in an
apocalyptic world destroyed by
YOUTUBE
relentless snowstorms, thus
GALACTIK
sharing the same moncler fusion
message.
MONCLER
the format of the video will
consist of a 4-5 minute video
introducing each galactic football
player individually and showing
their skills with the ball in a filled
stadium where each character of
the football team will highlight
moncler jersey.
SPONSORSHIP
To carry out this sponsorship, the
players will be required to represent
E-SPORT
moncler jersey in competition,
SK TELECOM
championship of league of legend
that will take place between each
stage of the competition circuit.
T1
Having a great impact on the Z generation,
esport is now a sport of great notoriety for
young consumers.
MONCLER
of a 3D environment will be useful
in transmitting the vision of the
INFLUENCR
Moncler brand in a new apocalyptic
STRATEGY
world. In this way, through their
X
social network Instagram the
influencers will post stories and
publication of the different
VIRtuAL
collections of Moncler Fusion.
INFLUENCER
strategy of integrating a digitalized
world, as a new way of promoting,
these new virtual influencers will
provide a full interaction to the core
target: the generation Z.
MONCLER
wood and cardboard, introduce to
POP UP
be to the side of his core target,
this new pop up store installed in
the Courchevelle valley, will be for
POP UP
v
For the promotion of Moncler Fusion
collections, Moncler will set up a fake landing
spaceship crash in the Courchevelle valley
(Famous luxury sky station ,France) .
E
T1 and the different virtual influencer
chosen to represent Moncler.
During the moncler pop up store in Courchevelle, Moncler intends to take
advantage of this great event to surprise and reach a maximum audience in
the media. In addition, the various collaborations introduce by Moncler to
integrate the metaverse during this year campaign such as Moncler X The
Fabricant , Moncler X Galactik Football or Moncler X Cyberpunk 2077 will serve
to create a consumer craze on the social medias around the new moncler
collections.
CALENDAR
MAYJUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR
MONCLER FUSION
COLLECTIONS DROP
THE LAST FROST
CAMPAIGN
MONCLER FUSION
POP UP STORE
GALAKTIC MONCLER SOCIAL
MEDIA CAMPAIGN
MONCLER NFT
COLLECTION
CYBERPUNK 2077
PRODUCT PLACEMENT
VIRTUAL INFLUENCER
SK Telecom T1
SPONSORSHIP
BUDGET
vv
II.
of them lasting 1 year, the first year is
thus dedicated to the introduction of an
apocalyptic icy universe. The second act
will be dedicated to the reconstruction
by the humans of this apocalyptic planet.
Finally, the third act will focus on the
successful restauration of the planet and
will bring a vision of an ultra futuristic
civilisation.
III.
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