This 2023 Fall/Winter collection would be your first capsule collection, what was your design concept/inspiration? How did you want to mirror the “Comptoir-ness” into the collaboration line?
The concept for the capsule was to show the quintessential Comptoir wardrobe highlighting our collections essential pieces. It was important for us to express the understated French style whilst using the high quality and innovative fabrication from UNIQLO. Giving the customer the essence of Comptoir at accessible price points.
The color card is very chic of mariniere with navy and ecru, along with the accent color of safran and rouge. What was the inspiration of the color concept?
Within our concept we wanted to keep to a classic chic French style. Keeping to the beautiful classic mix of Navy and Ecru with a rich Saffron and Rouge. It’s a twist on the classic French Essentials, giving our colour range a rich and high-quality appeal.
Which piece defines the spirit of this collection? Could you tell us any styling tip/idea?
The spirit is the balance between the femininity and sporty styling. For us the best example of this is the wide brushed jersey pleated wide pants styled with the premium lambswool wide striped sweater. The stripe dimension of the jumper is blown up so has the perfect sporty feel worn with the wide tuck front trousers which give us this elegance and femininity.
The peg jeans would be another highlighted item in the collection mirroring the COMPTOIR DES COTONNIERS essence. We’d imagine that it’s quite news for many people that denim is actually said to be first introduced in France!
Yes, we love this piece because of its heritage. The ecru with the Biscuit colour topstitch has an authenticity to it yet the pleat front gives a modernity to the jean. We’re using the perfect rivet that we found in the antique nickel. so, it just throws it off from being your average jean. And that is what is important in our collection.
COMPTOIR DES COTONNIERS is known for iconic French heritage with a feminine gesture and modern allure. How do you define the charm of contemporary French style? Please tell us your tips to dress chic from the collection.
French style can be defined by effortless chic. Being elegant in an understated way. It is also a question of attitude and modern mix & match. We have all of this in this capsule where you can mix grey pieces or ecru pieces together for monochrome modern chic looks, or where you can mix elegant casual pleated pants with sporty stripy jumpers, or denim pants with fitted feminine shirt under beautiful drape coat.
COMPTOIR DES COTONNIERS is noted for utilizing the natural fabric, but can you please share us more details of how the use of natural fabric is the part of your brand DNA? Any details we can hear regarding your craftmanship and authenticity in your production process?
The Natural use of the fabrics in our collection is key to our collection: It’s the starting from heritage achieve pieces and redeveloping them for our ready-to-wear is what gives our collection an authenticity and depth to each collection. The importance of natural fabrics is also giving the beautiful quality to the collection. The premium lambswool crew neck cardigan and the premium lambswool polo sweater from this collection takes on the ½ Cardigan stitch traditionally used in fisherman jumpers. Herringbone weave in brushed wool we took for belted wrap skirt is traditional Menswear tailoring we chose this fabric specifically to get this lovely combination between the masculine and femineity.
Do you think utilizing natural fabric is also to support your concept to express the “effortless chic”?
Yes, the importance for using natural fabric is integral part of the brands DNA. The Concept of Essential Iconic pieces made in beautiful high quality natural fabrics is at the heart of every collection. That we have this fluid relationship between quality natural fabrications craftsmanship and authenticity. This is what builds our effortless Chic spirit.
What does “COMPTOIR DES COTONNIERS” mean ? How’s that reflect to the collection today?
Originally, Comptoir des Cotonniers, name of the brand created in 1995, was inspired by ancient successful commercial comptoirs mixed with high quality of cotton fabrics back in this era. Today, it reflects the high-quality service provided in our network. The retail, online, and the high-quality nature of our products in terms of fabric, finishes to each and every garment as well as delivering each item responsibility to our customer.
Do you have a message you would like to share to customers through this collaboration?
Enjoy the beautiful design of Comptoir at very reasonable prices with high quality production of UNIQLO!