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Picture: Mogens Graae in 1958 with one of the sleds that immortalized his name. Sitting on the sled is trapper colleague, Kjeld Solberg, in an original Musk Ox Arctic Parka Coat.
Picture: Mogens Graae, Greenland, 1947. A PIECE OF HISTORY Mogens Graae lived as a trapper in the harsh North East Greenland from 1946-48. Polar trappers lived alone and isolated with their dogs most of the time, in very harsh conditions up to one year at a time. The clothing and gear they used was extremely primitive compared to the Arctic gear of today. After his return Mogens Graae began to invent and develop equipment that would improve the conditions of arctic trappers and explorers, and founded Musk Ox. Shortly after the Sirius patrol started to use Mogens Graae s survival gear. Today Musk Ox still produce Mogens Graae s timeless and unique designs, staying true to Musk Ox s utilitarian heritage.
DESIGNED FOR SURVIVAL With the Sirius patrol in mind, Mogens Graae developed Arctic survival gear like tents, hollow fiber sleeping bags, sleds and the Arctic Parka Coat. The Sirius Patrol was founded in 1941, and to this day operate under extreme conditions in the harsh north eastern parts of Greenland, where proper equipment and clothing is vital for survival. Many explorers around the globe has benefitted from Mogens Graae s experience and creativity. Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man to reach the summit of Mount Everest, was one. When Hillary crashed his sled on his 1958 South Georgia expedition, he was saved by virtue of Graae s inventive sled design. Following this incident, Hillary was instrumental in giving name to Graae s Glacier as a token of appreciation for the man and his visionary designs. Picture: Sirius member, Peter Schmidt Mikkelsen, Greenland, 1977.
A REAL HERITAGE Christian Graae has always been fascinated by timeless, simple design, where fit and cut stay unchanged over time. Design that values craftmanship over profit, and function over form. This is why Christian Graae made the choice to run Musk Ox in the spirit of his legendary grandfather.
MENS JACKET COLLECTION AUTUMN/WINTER
THE ARCTIC PARKA COAT STYLE: #1005 & #1005F Mogens Graae had the Sirius Patrol in mind when developing the Arctic Parka Coat in 1960. The Parka Coat is made of highest quality natural materials, Wild Finn Raconn fur trim, Italian horn buttons, waxed cotton strings with leather stoppers and suede enforcements for preventing tear. The 2018 model is updated with the MO Dry-ventile shell making the Parka Coat water resistant, breathable and extremely durable. FEATURES Style #1005F comes with Finn Racoon Fur trim 8mm YKK two-way zipper Suede enforcements Hornbuttons Waxed cottonstring w/ leather stoppers COLORS Green #01 Black #03 Sand #04 DETAILS Cuff Pocket Elbow Waxed cottonstring SHELL LINING FIT SIZES 60% COTTON/ 40% NYLON COATED 12 MM 70% WOOL / 30% ACRYLIC REGULAR S - 2XL
THE ARCTIC PARKA COAT BM STYLE: #1006 & #1006F Mogens Graae had the Sirius Patrol in mind when developing the Arctic Parka Coat in 1960. The Parka Coat BM is made of highest quality natural materials, such as 100% coated cotton shell, Wild Finn Raconn fur trim, Italian horn buttons, waxed cotton strings with leather stoppers and suede enforcements for preventing tear. The 2018 model is updated with British Millerain dry waxed cotton shell making the Parka Coat weather proof. FEATURES Style #1006F comes with Finn Racoon Fur trim 8mm YKK two-way zipper Suede enforcements Hornbuttons Waxed cottonstring w/ leather stoppers COLORS Green #01 Navy #02 Black #03 DETAILS Cuff Pocket Elbow Waxed cottonstring SHELL LINING FIT SIZES BRITISH MILIRAIN DRY WAX COTTON 12 MM 100% WOOL REGULAR S - XL
THE LONG PARKA COAT STYLE: #1003 The Long Parka Coat is based on the Original Parka Coat which Mogens Graae designed in 1950 for daily use in Nordic climates. The Long Parka Coat reflects Mogens Graae s sense of quality and detail. The Long Parka Coat features wool hand pocket warmers and suede enforcements for preventing tear. The 2018 model is updated with the MO Dry-ventile shell making the Parka Coat water resistant, breathable and extremely durable. FEATURES 8mm YKK two-way zipper Suede enforcements Hornbuttons Waxed cottonstring w/ leather stoppers Split hood Adjustable waistband Wool hand pocket warmers COLORS Green #01 Black #03 DETAILS Cuff Pocket Elbow Waxed cottonstring SHELL LINING FIT SIZES 60% COTTON/ 40% NYLON COATED 6MM 100% ORGANIC WOOL REGULAR S - 2XL
THE HUNTER JACKET STYLE: #1001 The Hunter Jacket is based on the jacket Mogens Graae designed in 1962 by request of Denmarks largest hunting shop. The Hunter Jacket reflects Mogens Graae s sense for quality and detail. The jacket has suede enforcements on shoulders, elbows and pockets for preventing tear. The 2018 model is updated with the MO Dry-ventile shell making the Jacket water resistant, breathable and extremely durable. FEATURES 8mm YKK two-way zipper Suede enforcements Hornbuttons Waxed cottonstring w/ leather stoppers Split hood Side adjustment buckles COLORS Green #01 Black #03 Sand #04 DETAILS Cuff Pocket Elbow Waxed cottonstring SHELL LINING FIT SIZES 60% COTTON/ 40% NYLON COATED 6MM 100% ORGANIC WOOL REGULAR S - 2XL
THE HUNTER VEST STYLE: #1009 The Hunter Vest is based on the detachable wool lining of the Original Hunter Jacket, designed by Mogens Graae in 1962 by the request of Denmarks largest hunting shop. The Vest comes with suede enforcements for preventing wear, and the MO Dry-ventile shell makes the Vest water resistant, breathable and extremely durable. FEATURES 6mm YKK zipper Suede enforcements Side adjustment bands COLORS Navy #02 Black #03 SHELL LINING FIT SIZES 60% COTTON/ 40% NYLON COATED 6MM 100% ORGANIC WOOL REGULAR S - 2XL
WOMENS JACKET COLLECTION AUTUMN/WINTER
THE ARCTIC PARKA COAT STYLE: #1007 & #1007F Mogens Graae had the Sirius Patrol in mind when developing the Arctic Parka Coat in 1960. The Parka Coat is made of highest quality natural materials, Wild Finn Raconn fur trim, Italian horn buttons, waxed cotton strings with leather stoppers and suede enforcements for preventing tear. The 2018 model is updated with the MO Dry-ventile shell making the Parka Coat water resistant, breathable and extremely durable. FEATURES Style #1007F comes with Finn Racoon Fur trim 8mm YKK two-way zipper Suede enforcements Hornbuttons Waxed cottonstring w/ leather stoppers COLORS Green #01 Black #03 Sand #04 DETAILS Cuff Pocket Elbow Waxed cottonstring SHELL LINING FIT SIZES 60% COTTON/ 40% NYLON COATED 12 MM 70% WOOL/30% ACRYLIC REGULAR XS - XL
THE ARCTIC PARKA COAT BM STYLE: #1008 & #1008F Mogens Graae had the Sirius Patrol in mind when developing the Arctic Parka Coat in 1960. The Parka Coat is made of highest quality natural materials, such as 100% coated cotton shell, Wild Finn Raconn fur trim, Italian horn buttons, waxed cotton strings with leather stoppers and suede enforcements for preventing tear. The 2018 model is updated with British Millerain dry waxed cotton shell making the Parka Coat weather proof. FEATURES Style #1008F comes with Finn Racoon Fur trim 8mm YKK two-way zipper Suede enforcements Hornbuttons Waxed cottonstring w/ leather stoppers COLORS Green #01 Navy #02 Black #03 DETAILS Cuff Pocket Elbow Waxed cottonstring SHELL LINING FIT SIZES BRITISH MILLERAIN DRY WAX COTTON 12 MM 100% WOOL REGULAR XS - XL
MO DRY-VENTILE The MO dry-ventile fabric is developed in collaboration with our ambassadors who have been working as Sirius patrol members in extreme conditions in the far northeast of Greenland. The fabric is made of 60% cotton and 40% Nylon. This material combination, tight weaving process and Teflon coating makes the fabric breathable, water resistant and very durable.
BRITISH MILLERAIN SINCE 1880 Towards the end of the 1880 s, British Millerain began to develop fabrics to suit a wide variety of clothing requirements, from the rigours of life in the armed forces to the demands of country pursuits. Through more than a century of refinement, development and testing, they have earned a reputation as the leading manufacturer of waxed cottons and practical, aesthetic fabrics for outdoor applications. Like Musk Ox, their family principles have never changed, and they strive to introduce new products based on old and new technologies alike. Musk Ox are proud to collaborate with British Millerain, as we share many of the same principles.
Picture: British Millerain Fabric, Yorkshire Enland, 2016.
YORKSHIRE, THE HOME OF BRITISH MILLERAIN
ÖZTEKIN TEKSTIL Åben jakkeskud med fokus på inderfoer Öztekin Tekstil is a family owned business and has produced high quality wool lining using proud traditions since 1994. In 2011 Öztekin Tekstil introduced the product Wolly. Wolly is made of 100% lamb s wool. It is 100% organic and doesn t contain any chemical substances. Mogens Graae has always used 100% wool lining for all Musk Ox jackets he has produced. Musk Ox is proud to offer the same quality of wool lining in the jackets they produce today.
Picture: Öztekin Tekstil scouring plant, Istanbul Turkey.
MUSK OX AMBASSADORS The musk ox ambassador program is a program were Sirius Patrol member s helps to develop products that are functional in the toughest weather conditions. All our ambassadors have been operating in Extreme conditions in the far north east of Greenland. Through their knowledge and experience, they contribute to develop products that can improve exploxers conditions which was also Mogens Graaes vision when he founded Musk ox in 1950.
WILD FINN RACOON FUR COLLAR On the original Arctic Parka coat developed for the Sirius Patrol in 1960 by Mogens Graae, real fur collar was used for the hood. Real fur has great insulating qualities and is naturally moisture and snow repellent, which is highly advantageous in snowstorms and Arctic weather. Today Musk Ox use fur collars sourced from the Wild Finn Raccoon. Fur from the Wild Finn Raccoon is a byproduct of culling, and these animals live free in nature and are not bred in captivity. ANIMAL WELFARE The Wild Finn Raccoon is native to Scandinavia and the Baltic countries. It is not an endangered species and has never lived in captivity. In fact the population is growing, and culling of the species is therefore needed to keep equilibrium in its natural habitats. All laws and regulations within the EU concerning welfare of animals are respected. COLORS Black #01 Nature #02 White #03
THE UNISEX COLLECTION AUTUMN/WINTER
THE ORIGINAL PARKA COAT WF STYLE: #1000 & 1000F Mogens Graae had the Sirius Patrol in mind when developing the Arctic Parka Coat in 1960. The Parka Coat WF is made of highest quality natural materials, such as 100% coated cotton shell, Wild Finn Raconn fur trim, and suede enforcements for preventing tear. FEATURES Style #1000F comes with Finn Racoon Fur trim 8mm YKK two-way zipper Suede enforcements COLORS Green #01 Navy #02 Black #03 DETAILS Adjustment system Hut Elbow Cuff Lining Waxed cottonstring Pocket SHELL LINING FIT SIZES 100% COATED COTTON 16MM 30% WOOL/70% ACRYLLIC WIDE FIT XS - 3XL
THE ICELANDIC WOOL SWEATER, TURTLE NECK STYLE: #1014 HANDKNITTED UNISEX Mogens Graae had the Sirius Patrol in mind when developing the Icelandic Wool Sweater. The Sirius Patrol operate in the extreme conditions of the north eastern parts of Greenland. He knew that wool was a very good material for cold and wet conditions, since it has great insulating qualities, even when wet. The Icelandic Wool Sweater is made from pure Icelandic wool. Today you see Musk Ox wool sweaters more than 50 years old yet still fully functional. FEATURES Handknitted COLORS Black #01 White #03 Navy #02 Bn/wt #06 Wt/bn #07 Wt/bk #05 Bk/wt #04 MATERIAL FIT SIZES 100 % ICELANDIC WOOL REGULAR 2XS - 2XL
THE ICELANDIC WOOL SWEATER, ROUND NECK STYLE: #1013 HANDKNITTED UNISEX Mogens Graae had the Sirius Patrol in mind when developing the Icelandic Wool Sweater. The Sirius Patrol operate in the extreme conditions of the north eastern parts of Greenland. He knew that wool was a very good material for cold and wet conditions, since it has great insulating qualities, even when wet. The Icelandic Wool Sweater is made from pure Icelandic wool. Today you see Musk Ox wool sweaters more than 50 years old yet still fully functional. FEATURES Handknitted COLORS Black #01 White #03 Navy #02 Bn/wt #06 Wt/bn #07 Wt/bk #05 Bk/wt #04 MATERIAL FIT SIZES 100 % ICELANDIC WOOL REGULAR 2XS - 2XL
ISTEX Wool processing has been a trade in Mosfellsbaer since 1896, previously with the company Álafoss of Iceland. In 1991, the company Ístex was formed and took over the wool processing. Istex buys wool directly from farmers in Iceland and then process it to yarn. The wool scouring happens in the town Blönduós in north of Iceland and the spinning mill resides in the town Mosfellsbaer nearby Reykjavik. Because of its numerous qualities, Mogens Graae only used Álafoss icelandic wool when making wool sweaters for the Sirius patrol. Today the Musk Ox wool sweaters are made exactly the same way, still handknitted with Álafoss icelandic wool using the original Musk Ox patterns.
Picture: Shearing of sheep, Blönduós, Iceland, 2016.
BLÖNDUÓS, ICELAND. THE LOCATION OF THE ISTEX SCOURING PLANT.
Picture: Showroom, Copenhagen Denmark, 2018
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