Perfect Moment: The Chamonix Ski Label Explained

Perfect Moment is a luxury ski label founded in Chamonix, France, in 1984 by the professional skier and extreme-sports filmmaker Thierry Donard, and owned since 2010 by Jane and Max Gottschalk. Today the business is Perfect Moment Ltd., a New York-headquartered, Chamonix-born company whose shares are OTCQB-traded (formerly NYSE American) under the ticker PMNT. You can shop the full Perfect Moment edit within our women’s skiwear, and the piece that defines the label is the Polar Flare Down Jacket in Black.

Who founded Perfect Moment?

Thierry Donard founded Perfect Moment in Chamonix in 1984. Donard was a professional skier and an extreme-sports filmmaker, best known for the La Nuit de la Glisse films he made with skiing and surfing friends. According to the company’s own annual report, the idea was born when he began making apparel for his free-ride skiing and surfing team. That origin matters: the label started as kit for athletes on big mountains, and the technical details you still find today, such as snow skirts, helmet-compatible hoods and RECCO reflectors, grew out of that brief.

The logo is inspired by the North Star, which the brand calls nature’s compass. You will see the star repeated across the knitwear, on intarsia sweaters and all-over prints, and it has become the house signature.

Who owns Perfect Moment?

Perfect Moment has been owned and run by the British-Swiss couple Jane and Max Gottschalk since 2010. Jane Gottschalk took over creative direction and refocused the label on fit, performance and fashion, which is the moment Perfect Moment moved from a niche freeride name to the cropped, flared silhouettes it sells now. The company describes her as Co-Founder, Creative Director and President. She was appointed President on 3 February 2025 and still oversees creative, marketing, commercial and brand strategy.

The company is public. It priced its IPO on 7 February 2024, selling 1,334,000 shares at $6.00, and began trading on NYSE American as PMNT the next day. In June 2026 it was delisted from NYSE American and its shares now trade on the OTCQB, still as PMNT. The company does not currently name a chief executive. Chath Weerasinghe, formerly of Canada Goose, serves as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. The FY2026 annual report shows revenue of $23.6 million and an operating loss of $5.2 million, narrowed from $13.8 million the year before, and it discloses going-concern doubt. Most of the year’s sales land between July and March, with the second to fourth quarters delivering 94% of revenue.

Perfect Moment history: 1984 to 2026

Signature pieces

The Polar Flare Down Jacket

The brand calls the Polar Flare “the flare that started it all”. It is a slightly cropped, fitted down ski jacket with a flared hem, and the spec is serious: 10K waterproof fabric, 700-fill-power Allied down, an adjustable snow skirt, a helmet-compatible hood and integrated RECCO rescue technology. The Polar Flare Down Jacket in Oyster Pink shows the pastel side of the range, while the Metallic Polar Flare Down Jacket in Shiny Black is the version for skiers who like a little shine. Our guide to the Polar Flare jacket covers every version.

The High-Waist Aurora Flare Ski Pant

Perfect Moment calls the Aurora its bestselling ski pant. The silhouette borrows from denim: high waist, fitted thigh, flared leg. It uses 10K waterproof, breathable fabric with 4-way stretch, a thermal fleece lining, a Riri lockable snap and snow gaiters. Start with the High-Waist Aurora Flare Ski Pant in Black, then read the full Aurora ski pants guide.

Ski suits, knitwear and base layers

The one-piece suits, led by the Polar Flare Down Ski Suit in Oyster Pink, carry the same flare into a single garment. The knitwear is where the star lives: the Star Dust Merino Wool Sweater in Black has an all-over star print, and the Apres sweater spells its purpose across the chest. Base layers, including the seamless thermal styles, are mostly made in Portugal.

Where is Perfect Moment made?

Its technical outerwear is largely produced in China, per its SEC filings, using Japanese and Chinese fabrics. Knitwear and accessories are made in Portugal and Italy. The product pages back this up: knit bottoms and base layers say Made in Portugal, while some accessories, knits and a group of outerwear pieces with Allied RDS down say Made in Italy. A few down gilets are made in Romania. The FY2026 annual report says the company works with partners in Europe and Asia and is shifting some production toward the EU and the UK.

Where to buy Perfect Moment

Perfect Moment sells through its own site, seasonal stores in New York and Kitzbuhel, and wholesale partners. The brand’s About page lists Net-a-Porter, Mytheresa, Saks and Neiman Marcus, and Selfridges also carries it. On Luxury Handbags the range sits on the Perfect Moment brand page, split across ski jackets, ski pants and ski suits.

Warranty, repairs and resale

Perfect Moment offers a 24-month warranty against defects in material and workmanship on products bought from the brand and its authorised sellers. Wear and tear, misuse and unauthorised repairs are excluded, and the brand may repair, replace, credit the item at its discretion.

Repairs run through United Repair Centre, a B-Corp social enterprise with facilities in Amsterdam and London. The service covers the UK and EU only, and the brand aims to return items 7 to 10 days after they arrive. Resale runs through Reflaunt: you trade in pieces for Perfect Moment credit with free shipping and get paid without waiting for them to sell. Unsold items are donated and recycled.

Who wears Perfect Moment?

The one verified royal moment is Catherine, Princess of Wales, in the red Mini Duvet II jacket in 2017 and again in 2019. The company’s annual report also cites social posts by a long list of names, from athletes to musicians, but those come from the company’s own filing. For a wider view of the market, see our edit of brands like Perfect Moment, and our honest take on whether Perfect Moment is worth it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns Perfect Moment?

Perfect Moment has been owned and run by Jane and Max Gottschalk since 2010. The company is now Perfect Moment Ltd., a Delaware corporation headquartered in New York, and its shares trade on the OTCQB as PMNT. Jane Gottschalk is Co-Founder, Creative Director and President.

Who founded Perfect Moment?

Perfect Moment was founded in 1984 in Chamonix, France, by Thierry Donard. He was a professional skier and extreme-sports filmmaker who began making apparel for his free-ride skiing and surfing team.

Is Perfect Moment a French brand?

Perfect Moment was born in Chamonix, France, in 1984, and its design language is rooted in the Alps. The company itself is now headquartered in New York, so it is best described as a Chamonix-born, New York-headquartered ski label.

Where is Perfect Moment made?

Its technical outerwear is largely produced in China, per its SEC filings, using Japanese and Chinese fabrics. Knitwear and accessories are made in Portugal and Italy, and a few down gilets are made in Romania.

Is Perfect Moment a public company?

Yes. Perfect Moment listed on NYSE American as PMNT in February 2024 after an IPO priced at $6.00 a share. Since 18 June 2026 its shares have traded on the OTCQB under the same ticker.

Does Perfect Moment have a warranty?

Perfect Moment offers a 24-month warranty against defects in material and workmanship on products bought from the brand and its authorised sellers. Repairs are handled by United Repair Centre for customers in the UK and EU.