# High Fashion Snowboard Gear The Moncler Genius Project Sees a Range of Functional Special Items By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-12-10 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moncler-genius-projects References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/moncler-genius-special-items-collection/) & [store.moncler](https://store.moncler.com/en-ca/genius/7-moncler-fragment-hiroshi-fujiwara?tp=72010&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkuasgrOV3wIVCA1pCh1dsQjiEAAYASAAEgIRkfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds) The Moncler Genius Project is a celebration of collaboration, an [interdisciplinary approach to fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-and-salomon). As an end to this design-forward year of innovative outfits and fabrics, the [luxurious label](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moncler-and-jw-anderson) releases a collection, simply dubbed 'Special Items,' that offers a selection of [functional yet stylish sports gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moncler-salehe-bembury). From a snowboard that has been produced through a partnership between Burton and Hiroshi Fujiwara to a Palm Angels x Fracesco Ragazzi skate deck. Surely, this approach to functional sports products propels the Moncler Genius Project from a fashion-focused initative to a truly interdisciplinary venture. In addition to this, Special Items also sees a vinyl recorded by Alexander Desplat, as well as "a pair of the legendary long-sleeved, down-filled gloves." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Interdisciplinary Fashion:** Collaboration between fashion and sports leads to innovative functional products. - **Luxury Sports Gear:** The fusion of luxurious labels with sports products creates high-end functional items. - **Designer Collaborations:** Partnerships between designers and sporting goods companies create stylish and functional products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sporting Goods:** Innovative collaborations with fashion designers provide opportunities for sporting goods companies to create new lines of fashion-forward and highly functional products. - **Luxury Fashion:** Partnering with sports companies to create luxurious sports gear can open up new markets and create new revenue streams for luxury fashion brands. - **Music Industry:** The use of vinyl records in collaboration with fashion brands and sporting goods companies provides opportunities for the music industry to reach new audiences and markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Alpine Performance Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grenoble-fw25.md) - [Music-Informed Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roc-nation-and-moncler.md) - [Alpine Luxury Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-mens-ski-collection.md) - [Fashion-Forward Insulated Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moncler-and-jw-anderson.md) - [Alpine Couture Luxe Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-ski-2025.md) - [Mountain-Inspired Equipment Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moncler-salehe-bembury.md) - [Sporty Luxurious Down Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inter-milan-1.md) - [Winter Boot Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-adidas-x-moon-boot.md) - [Alpine Streetwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jacquemus-x-nike.md)