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LE COQ SPORTIF Le Coq Sportif is a renowned French sportswear brand with a long history. Established in 1882, it has a deep connection to sports and has been worn by numerous iconic athletes over the years. The brand produced the fi rst offi cial yellow jersey worn by the Tour de France race leader in 1951 and it also dressed tennis legend Arthur Ashe when he won the 1975 Wimbledon men’s singles championship and French star Yannick Noah at Roland Garros eight years later. These connections to major sporting events and athletes have solidifi ed its place as a brand in sports history. Some suggest that it was the founder’s son who encouraged the company to move from
the woollen industry towards sport clothing, and as a result the Camuset family started manufacturing sportswear in its factory in Romilly-sur-Seine, releasing its fi rst catalogue in 1929. A decade later they launched the fi rst tracksuit ever, the chándal. The brand’s revival eff orts have been crucial in maintaining its iconic status and relevance
in the modern era, with a Swiss holding company acquiring it in 2005, and its move towards athleisure bringing it to a new audience. Their combination of athletic performance with Parisian chic has made it an enduring icon in French culture and a fashionable choice for consumers.
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Each month, we take a look at a diff erent French drink. This month, Grand Marnier...
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Grand Marnier is a recognised brand of liqueurs that is best known for its Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge, an orange-fl avoured liqueur created in 1880 by Alexandre Marnier-Lapostolle. Made from a blend of cognac, distilled essence of bitter orange and sugar, it is usually drunk neat as a digestif. It can also be used in cocktails such as a Cadillac Margarita, El Presidente or Mai Tai, and in desserts such as the famed Crêpes Suzette. Grand Marnier has gained global popularity and been enjoyed in prestigious establishments such as the Ritz and Savoy hotels during the extravagant Belle Époque. A sophisticated liqueur with notes of vanilla and oak, it adds a touch of elegance to most cocktails. The brand’s fi rst distillery, built in 1827 in Neauphle-le-Château near Paris, has a rich history. From its humble beginnings in a small French village to its global recognition, Grand Marnier continues to be a beloved and versatile spirit that has leſt an indelible mark on the world of mixology. The business remains a family aff air and has been passed down through six generations since it was founded.
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