Santini presents the Paris-Nice collection inspired by the sun and colours of the Côte d'Azur
28 février 2022 - 12:27
Santini has unveiled the Paris-Nice capsule collection, a vibrant homage to the Cote d’Azur city where the elite pro stage race finishes: from the Promenade des Anglais to the blue of the sea that laps the beaches of Nice. An elegant, sophisticated look !
Paris-Nice stage race once again cuts vertically across France between March 6th and 13th this year. As always, it will attract the elite of the pro cycling world to its start-line in the French capital. In homage to the big event and the city of Nice, Santini has launched a brand-new capsule collection. Its jersey, bib shorts and accessories feature a mix of images and colours inspired by the legendary Promenade des Anglais, the signature blue of the sea that laps the city’s iconic beaches, and the yellow of the umbrellas that dot the latter.
«We chose blue to reference the work of Henri Matisse who lived in Nice for over three decades – explained Santini’s Creative Director Fergus Niland – It’s a shade that featured in his “Blue Nude” series of paintings and is now the main colour in the Santini capsule collection».
The collection comprises a jersey, gilet, bib shorts, base layer top and accessories.
The short-sleeve jersey is made from ultralight Silkiss Sahara mesh fabric, the perfect choice for even the hottest days, and also has an elastic silicone gripper band on the lower hem to keep it gently but firmly in place right throughout the wearer’s time in the saddle. Its sleeve ends have a soft elastic finish and there is a long centre zip too. Santini also suggests popping the colour-coordinated windproof gilet over the jersey on downhill stretches.
The bib shorts are made from gently compressive Thunderbike Power fabric and include Santini’s GITevo pad with a gel core which gradually absorbs impacts to guarantee the ultimate comfort even on long cycles. Featuring a vibrant pattern inspired by a bird’s eye view of Nice’s bright yellow beach umbrellas, the sleeveless base layer jersey is made from ultralight micromesh. A selection of coordinating accessories - cap, gloves and socks all inspired by the La Course au Soleil - complete the Paris-Nice look!
This new capsule collection is a further addition to the Santini’s partnership agreement with A.S.O. which also spans the supply of the leader jerseys for Paris-Nice and the Tour de France, and the creation of capsule collections dedicated to the other A.S.O. races.
The Paris-Nice capsule collection will be available from www.santinicycling.com from February 28th, from select cycling stores worldwide as well as in the Paris-Nice village in Nice, place Masséna, on March 11th, 12th and 13th.