Under a blue sky that matched the color of the sea,  the world’s best tennis players flocked to Monte-Carlo from April 13 to 21 2013, entertaining a crowd of tennis fans with a spectacle of  dexterity,  power and wit. For the occasion Façonnable outfitted the members of the steering committee, the control managers and the hostesses. The linesman, featuring Faconnable exclusive uniforms, were buzzing around in shades of blue accentuated by red and white stripes, further elevating the style and glamour factor of this prominent event in Monte Carlo.

The exclusive Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters Series 2013 Collection features the prestigious club’s blazon, also applied to the navy blazers sported by the Royal couple – HSH Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco  - as they celebrated the victory of Novak Djokovic, who ended Rafael Nadal’s eight-year reign after an adrenalin-charged final on April 21, 2013.

The collection will be carried in the Façonnable flagship stores, alongside selected retailers worldwide.

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Reiterating its unique role in the luxury menswear with its “modern-classic” signature, Façonnable continues to strengthen its presence within the tennis sport world, and its commitment supporting kids’ charities.

The INDIGO Association (law 1901) was created in 1993 with the aim of improving the quality of life and care of sick children and their families as well as the medical staff of the Hematotology and Oncology Cancer Ward Pediatric Department of Lenval’s Foundation and Nice’s CHU. The Association also participates in medical staff trainings. Created by a team of doctors and nurses, the association gathers many members among families in need. Our patients, children and teenagers from 3 months to 18 years old, are treated for leukemia, cancer and HIV infections. These diseases demand heavy treatments (chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery), which can last from a few months to several years. They lead to constant hospitalizations and a regular follow-up in day hospitals. INDIGO implements and subsidizes several leisure activities inside the hospital in order to help children and teenagers to pursue their intellectual and psychological development during their hospitalization.

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The Façonnable Van has been dressed up this season to feature the brand’s eye catching Côte d’Azur-inspired 2013 Spring-Summer advertising campaign. Channeling the allure of the French Riviera, Façonnable’s finest looks will be sashaying down the world famous Monte-Carlo coastline to the Country Club, along with the most famous tennis stars and exclusive guests during this major international event.

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To kick-off the event, our global CEO, Moustapha El-Solh, teamed up with Lisa Goodman and Gaylene Vaden of one of the city’s most prominent charities, the Bellevue Youth Theatre Foundation.

Selected guests, including legendary retailer Blake Nordstrom, and many of Nordstrom’s outstanding management and buying teams mingled leisurely during the event. Clicking champagne flutes and nibbling at tasty appetizers our guests browsed through the racks brimming with dapper, elegant sportswear clothes with our typical French Riviera twist – textured linens, colorful hues, peachy scarves, checks and stripes.

Façonnable also cast a ray of Mediterranean sunshine over rainy Seattle and into the TV studios of New Day Northwest that broadcasted a group of models sporting a handful of our signature pieces – the exclusive Lahssan Trench coat featuring the brand’s signature stripes, double breasted navy blazers over pink trousers, floral Bermuda shorts with cardigans and an anorak tossed over a red sweater and jeans.

For four days, from March 20 to 24, a percent of sales registered in the boutique were donated to the  award-winning Bellevue Youth Theatre Foundation, an inclusive, no cost program, which targets youth ages 8-18, including disabled and at risk youth.

The new-generation store, located across Lake Washington, measures 3500 square-foot shop and boasts sand colored wood and flashes of sea blue stripes that channel the brand’s Southern French roots.

It’s housed inside the Bellevue Collection, a vibrant and upscale shopping center for affluent and confident consumers with a penchant for design and quality. Owned by Kemper Development, the Bellevue Collection epitomizes the culture and spirit of the region’s rich northwest with 250 top class retailers, department stores, the Hyatt Regency Bellevue hotel, a flurry of cool dining choices and a buzzing nightlife.

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Tennis is a sport that traditionally embodies the spirit and philosophy of the French Riviera brand. As part of the project celebrating the exclusive Monte Carlo Country Club Collection, Façonnable has organized again this year a contest in its boutiques in France, Belgium and Monte Carlo, as well as through its website and social media, featuring a dedicated page for online visitors seeking to participate, from March 26 to April 2, 2013.

The exclusive prize is a week-end to attend the Finals of the Monte Carlo Tennis Tournament on April 20 and 21 and enjoy the seaside life in the one of the most celebrated luxury haven.

Sophisticated ballot boxes a la Façonnable will be placed on the cash desks of the shops adhering to the initiative, enabling all Façonnable boutique guests and online visitors to participate in the contest with a subscription card bearing the logo of the Monte Carlo Country Club Collection. The winner will be announced on April 9, 2013.

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Owned by Kemper Development, the Bellevue Collection epitomizes the culture and spirit of the region’s rich northwest with 250 top retailers, department stores, the Hyatt Regency Bellevue Hotel, a flurry of cool dining choices and a buzzing nightlife.

Located just across Lake Washington on the eastside of the vibrant American city, the 3500 square-foot store is the latest luxury player to enter this upscale shopping, dining and entertainment venue, which has successfully captured the dynamism of the region. Façonnable is proud to be part of Seattle’s rich and diverse retail scene, also home to Nordstrom, one of the most storied department stores in US.

Boasting a next-generation retail concept, the new boutique channels the inimitable French Rivera spirit that has made Façonnable one of the world’s most distinguished lifestyle brands. Natural wood floors, whitewashed walls, and flashes of blue stripes create an airy, intimate environment, much in line with the outdoorsy spirit of the area.

Within the well-appointed boutique, clients will find Façonnable’s entire range of men’s and women’s collections. Known for its stylish, beautifully made clothing, at once of the moment and timeless, Façonnable is confident Washingtonians will overwhelmingly gravitate to its easy, luxurious and colorful approach to elegant sportswear.

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Women’s accessories feature handcrafted braided leather as well, which shows up in the straps of minimal heels and wide belts, both of which can take a woman from a day at the flower market to a night on the town. A special note to the new travel bags, evoking the style of a beach bag with signature Façonnable stripes detailing, a must for the Riviera, and a perfect item for urban travelers.

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For the occasion, Façonnable sponsored and outfitted one of the teams that participated in the three tournaments of the Polo de Cachagua Circuit (level 8 to 10 goals), part of the “Copa Tradición Calá Vicuña”. The talented Façonnable team, captained by Luis Vidal (1 Gol), and featuring players Juan Ruiz (0 Gol), Mauricio Lopez (3 Goles) and Gonzalo Ossandón (4 Goles), captured the attention of the polo fans thanks to their impressive swings and extraordinary team spirit. The players caught the eye of spectators also with their sophisticated bespoke Façonnable riding kit, wearing blue and white exclusive polo shirts.

The Façonnable team ranked third in the first Tournament (Copa Apertura) and second in the last two tournaments, the “Copa Banchile Inversiones” and the “Copa Club de Polo Calá Vicuña”. The other teams participating in the competition included: Equipe Zapallar (the winner of the Circuit), Casa Silva, Peugeot, La Florida, Cachagua, Soledad Vial Propriedades, Rauten Sur and Olmue.

The green polo fields are a boon at the Polo and Riding Club Calá Vicuña in Cachagua and can easily accommodate 100 horses in its sprawling 100 hectares of lush greenery. It is considered one of the most exclusive clubs down the impressive coastal line of Chile, targeting the villages of Marbella, Cachagua and Zapallar.

Even the non-players will have now the chance to dress like one during their leisure time. Façonnable is in fact offering the Special Edition Polo Shirts at select stores worldwide. Channeling the spirit of the French Riviera, these exclusive polo shirts are offered in many colors for a special Façonnable polo season that never ends.

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The ground floor windows of this gorgeous New York landmark are now plastered with larger-than-life images of the Façonnable Spring Summer 2013 advertising campaign. Featuring Façonnable signature stripes in navy and white fashioned into stylish trousers or shirts counterpointed by finely designed camisoles and blazers, these images bring a breezy French Riviera note to this landmark building. For the third season, in fact, these posters take the center stage on Broadway, making passers-by wish for the spring winds to start blowing.

Besides boosting Façonnable’s visibility in Manhattan, this stimulating new project further underscores the cohesion between the French Riviera house and M1 Group, which artfully remodeled the 10-story white terra cotta structure back to its glory days while received top ranking certification for its eco-friendly and green parameters.

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