MOOSE KNUCKLES & LUAR ANNOUNCE MULTI-SEASON PARTNERSHIP DURING LUAR’S NEW YORK FASHION WEEK SHOW ​

Driven by technical excellence and a bold aesthetic sensibility, lifestyle brands Moose Knuckles and LUAR announce a multi-season collaboration as pieces debut on the runway during LUAR’s AW24 runway show titled “Deceptionista” during New York Fashion Week. The partnership was born from the longtime relationship between Moose Knuckles’ Global Artistic Director, Carlos Nazario, and LUAR founder and designer, Raul Lopez.

“I deeply respect Raul’s vision and it has been a treat to witness what he has built with LUAR”, says Carlos Nazario, Moose Knuckles’ Global Artistic Director. “Growing up in this industry together, it was a natural choice to collaborate with him, my chosen family. The beauty of this collaboration comes to life through our shared experiences, and I am thrilled to finally marry the Moose Knuckles and LUAR communities.”

The philosophy of LUAR lies in the intersection of New York City and the Dominican Republic, promoting the constant curiosity of tomorrow through the redefinition of timeless design and the celebration of unhindered identity. Like Moose Knuckles, the brand attracts a community of forward-thinking creatives who require statement-making clothes that are equally functional and durable. The larger inspiration for the capsule comes from this marriage of practical-yet-exciting pieces that prioritize technical innovation, a commitment to Moose Knuckles’ continued mission of creating the world’s warmest coats, and boundary-pushing design. The pieces are utterly unique—with modal elements that reimagine what wearability can mean.

Both teams were heavily involved throughout the design and fabrication process, which involved exploring vintage references, embracing LUAR’s irreverent and unique silhouettes including his iconic Ana Bag, and mining Moose Knuckles’ vast archive of materials, techniques, and expertise. Classic luxury materials are leveraged in new and reimagined ways alongside weather-resistant outerwear staples like Nylon. LUAR’s innovative silhouettes are at the heart of this collection and draw inspiration from retro East Coast winter garments.

“It’s so exciting to be working with a brand that champions innovation, technology and design,” says Raul Lopez, founder, LUAR. “Those themes are always at the forefront throughout my design process making this partnership feel so organic.”

The first release of the collaboration was unveiled during NYFW and available in FW24.

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ABOUT MOOSE KNUCKLES:

Moose Knuckles is a luxury outerwear brand that breaks boundaries. Our premiere lifestyle pieces are inspired by culture and the spirit of youth and engineered for the coldest climates you can imagine. Our purpose: to warm you to your core so you can ignite the fire within. With a finger ever on the pulse, Moose Knuckles celebrates the creative excitement of collaboration. The partnership with LUAR continues our tradition of working with cutting-edge designers to innovate and inspire across the fashion landscape.