To think of a Moncler gilet as simply a jacket without sleeves is to do it a great disservice; allow the Alpine label to demonstrate the menswear staple’s unparalleled importance. While snowy mountaintops inevitably call for maximum protection, there are countless other situations and settings in which a gilet – or bodywarmer or padded vest, if you will – comes into its own thanks to the innate versatility of its sleeveless silhouette. Moncler’s offering covers every style, from insulating down pieces to lightweight layers and aesthetics from streetwear-inspired to tactical, with each design masterfully filling the wardrobe gap between mid-layers and heavier outerwear.