Just two years after Moncler was founded by French entrepreneur René Ramillon in 1952, the company outfitted the first successful ascent to the top of K2--the second highest mountain in the world. Sixty years and numerous expeditions later--not to mention the 1968 Winder Olympics, for which Moncler was the official supplier to the French national team--the brand is still a go-to for those who need a little extra warmth.