Jackets with overblown, down-filled forms feature in menswear designer Craig Green's collection for fashion brand Moncler's ongoing Genius project.
Green's sculptural, monochrome collection is the third to be launched as part of Moncler's Genius Project, which was unveiled at Milan Fashion Week earlier this year. Like the other seven collections, the pieces in the 5 Moncler Craig Green collection are inspired by the Italian brand's classic down jacket.

"I have always explored ideas of protection and functionality within my work, something that is also at the core of Moncler's heritage," said London-based Green.
"I thought it would be interesting for these ideas to be pushed further, interpreting Moncler?s performance based history, and developing designs with their years of technical knowledge and expertise."
Working solely with matte nylon and cotton downs, the voluminous pieces in Green's collection resemble life-saving inflatable flotation devices that are oversized yet lightweight.
Layered over trousers and vests, the padded jackets are tied with tubing and feature giant hoods that conceal faces. Black stitches create pinstripe effects lend the collection a graphic touch.

Other designers who have designed experimental collections as part of the Moncler Genius project include London-based designer Simone Rocha and Valentino creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli.

The designers were all briefed to keep the classic down jacket's function in mind, ens...