Le Coq Sportif Molton Superieur Collection
In 1882 Emile Camuset founded Le Coq Sportif in the small town of Romilly-sur-Seine, located in the heartlands of the French textile industry. In 2012, the brand returned to the spiritual home, rebuilding its historic factory on the original site, and embarked on rediscovering the craftsmanship that had once propelled Le Coq Sportif to the forefront of sportswear innovation.
For Autumn/Winter ’16, the French brand release the Molton Superieur range, designed and manufactured in their Romilly Atelier, this line of simple, luxury essentials consists of heavyweight 460gsm interlock fabricated sweats and classic 240gsm cotton tee’s for maximum quality and comfort.
A town infused with industrial history and shaped by generations of enriching immigration, Romilly-Sur-Seine is the heart and soul of Le Coq Sportif. Here, The Rig Out explore the realities of industrial decline and subsequent rebirth through the eyes of the young, socially diverse community to whom Le Coq Sportif is a window to the world.
The Molton Superieur Collection launches online and in selected size? stores on Thursday 6th October.