Jet - lag aside, the toughest thing about spending a few weeks in the southern hemisphere is coming back to realize that winter, with its frosty bite, invariably awaits in New York. It's not that I can't handle the cold - four consecutive Scottish winters proved I can.

Working with Moncler is very easy." So said Fujiwara of a collection that incorporated personal passions that included a biker made in conjunction with Lewis Leathers (so a double collaboration); a bomber embroidered with the cover art from Kool the Gang's Spirit of the Boogie; and a sweater featuring the longitude and latitude of Fujiwara's favorite restaurant in Paris, L'Ami Louis. A white paint - splattered two - piece look in black corduroy, galvanized sole Converse (another double collaboration) and a series of matte surfaced down jackets - not all in black for a change - featuring Fujiwara's signature graphics (lightning bolts over mountain tops) were further highlights.

For labels that have made their name in a niche and since perfected it, one of the biggest struggles can be breaking from the self - imposed mold. If this is the first time you're hearing the name Hiroshi Fujiwara, know that he was a creative multi - hyphenate before that was even a thing: a DJ, streetwear designer, and overall arbiter of cool who is as well - versed in hip - hop and rock as he Moncler Outlet is in sneakers and fashion.

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