MATCHLESS toasts its 125-year anniversary, hosted by Manuele Malenotti during the renowned Cannes Film Festival, at a private villa overlooking the Riviera. Guests included Alessandro Egger, Taras Romanov, Tina Lezhe, Frankie Lindquist, and more.
MATCHLESS celebrated its 125th anniversary alongside a commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the classic film Scarface. Hosted in the iconic Villa Cristal, the celebration included screenings of the film, themed cocktails, and live music, bringing the film to life for the brand’s 125th anniversary. The celebration brought the essence of the brand and the film to the Cannes Film Festival.
About MATCHLESS
Henry Collier, a design engineer, successful entrepreneur, and winning rider, founded Matchless Motorcycles in 1899 together with his sons, Charles & Harry. Riding his Matchless, Charles Collier won the first Tourist Trophy in 1907, the historic motorcycle race that still runs today on the Isle of Man. Stay up to date on the newest in the world of Fashion, Arts, Beauty and Lifestyle; Follow FAB on Instagram.
Leading riders of all disciplines quickly chose Matchless for the perfect mix of safety, performance, and elegance. Stars like Marlon Brando and James Dean soon followed, driving their own Matchless motorbikes in the 1950s.
The brand focuses on performance and technical fabrics for off-road outwear and the alliance between motorcycling and design. The Matchless tradition is one of British elegance and luxury in urban mobility as well as technical innovation, originally conveyed in their iconic 1940s’ advertising campaigns. The new Matchless Heritage Collection celebrates ‘True Men’ like Henry Collier, co-founder of Matchless Motorcycles—brave industrialists, winning racers, innovators, inventors, and men who knew how to fight, endure, and win.
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