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Parkas and outerwear should be left to Canadians, even in Toronto we get nasty snow and wickedly cold temperatures. Everyone from fashion lovers, outdoorsy types, and anybody who just wants to stay warm has picked up on Moose Knuckles outerwear, who manufactures all pieces in Manitoba.

Moose Knuckles is quite possibly one of the greatest Canadian inventions. Every jacket is filled with 100% goose down, compared to the typical down/poly fill mixture used in similar brands like Canada Goose. The shell is a nylon/cotton blend, it’s more visually appealing that the standard polyester; but also a lot more durable not to mention it’s fully waterproof. To avoid feathers poking through the lining, they’ve used a down-proof nylon liner. And it gets even more luxe with the detachable fox-fur hood trim.

Ballistic bomber (above) $750.

If parkas aren’t your style, Moose Knuckle offers their Aviator look done with a cotton flannel and shearling lining (below). The storm collar is detachable, for those few days when we’re lucky enough to not need it.

Flannel Aviator $695.

 

 

We know you don’t need to be reminded that winter is coming, but we’ve got parkas on the rack now! Fall 2011 Nobis outerwear is now at Gotstyle! Check out Max (left) in the Cartel bomber and Armando in the Kato peacoat.

Windproof, water repellant and breathable, these Canadian down-filled parkas are guaranteed to keep you warm and looking sharp all winter. So long snowboard jackets and Michelin Man parkas, these are perfect for wearing over your suit for the chilly commute to work or casually on weekends. $825 for the peacoat and $649 for the bomber.


Will Poho, for one, has come up with a line of parkas called Moose Knuckles, drawing, he says, from authentic Canadian symbols: moose for the animal and knuckles for the spirit of a hockey fight, with the humour of the brand name also being quintessentially Canadian. Any allusion to another meaning of moose knuckles, which is not printable in this newspaper, is also funny -and makes the name memorable, Poho said.

Poho, who thought he might call the parkas Canadian Heritage, acknowledged his debt to Canada Goose. “They’ve laid a claim,” he said. “They’ve given authenticity to Canadian-made parkas. It’s a cold country, so Canadians must make good parkas. The world has bought into that.”

Read: “Canadian COOL”: Moose Knuckles on the Montreal Gazette

What’s New: Moose Knuckles

September 23, 2010

WINTER 2011 UPDATE: Read about our latest Moose Knuckles jackets this season!

With the summer coming to a chilly close, reality kicks in as we’re forced to start looking towards the question that comes out every year: “What jacket are you going to wear during the winter?”

The Canadian born label Moose Knuckles from Will Poho has been a great addition to the store since bringing them in over a year ago, becoming a customer favourite and one of our most popular brands.

We’ve had people asking since the beginning of August (!!) about the new Moose Knuckle jackets. Their website and Fall/Winter 2010 collection are launching this month and we’ve just received stock for their Parkas from small to large sizes.

Come and get them while they’re still around! Please note we will not be doing holds on these jackets.

Melissa says “if you want to be warm this winter and not look like every other guy sporting a Canada Goose jacket, then this is the one. I was finally been able to imbrace winter when I got a Mooseknuckle parka last year, now I laugh at minus 30 knowing I’ll be warm AND not look like a Michelin man (I do not however, look like the chick in the picture either).”

The Moose Knuckle Bomber Jackets will be available in the next few weeks.

They were featured in two news articles – read about them below!

Globe & Mail: In a Sea of Ski Jackets, Moose Knuckles Stands Out

Toronto Star: Canada produces fashion by buddies and brothers